Player Name: Ola Aina
Full name: Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina
- Nationality: Nigerian (also eligible for England; born in England)
- Date of birth: 8 October 1996
- Place of birth: Southwark, London, England
- Position: Primarily right-back / wing-back; can also play at left-back or on the right wing
- Height: Approximately 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Club career (high-level):
- Developed in the Chelsea FC academy, progressing through the youth ranks.
- Spent time on loan at Hull City (2017–2018) in the English Championship.
- Joined Torino FC in Serie A initially on loan (2018–2019), then permanently (2019–2023), establishing himself as a regular starter.
- Signed for Fulham FC in the Premier League in August 2023.
International career with Nigeria:
- Chose to represent Nigeria at senior level despite youth appearances for England U16–U21.
- Made his senior debut for the Nigeria national team (Super Eagles) in 2019.
- Part of Nigeria’s squad at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and subsequent qualifiers and friendlies.
- Noted for defensive versatility, athleticism and ability to contribute going forward from full-back.
Notable attributes and style of play:
- Physically strong and quick, with good stamina for up-and-down flank play.
- Comfortable on both flanks; can overlap to provide width and deliver crosses.
- Defensively solid with good tackling and positional awareness.
Career highlights:
- Progression from Chelsea academy to becoming a regular Serie A starter with Torino.
- Transition to Fulham, returning to the Premier League.
- Senior international caps for Nigeria and participation at major African tournaments.
Last known club status: Fulham FC (signed August 2023). Squad numbers and appearances change season to season.
Note: For up-to-the-minute statistics (current season appearances, goals, assists, and exact cap tally for Nigeria), consult a live sports database or the club/national team official sites since those numbers change frequently.