Peter Olayinka

Peter Oladeji Olayinka (born November 16, 1995) is a Nigerian professional footballer who primarily plays as a left winger. Known for his strength, speed, and versatility across the attack, Olayinka has established a significant career in European leagues, notably becoming one of the most prominent Nigerian players in Czech and Serbian football. Early Life and Education Peter Olayinka was born on November 16, 1995, in Ibadan, Nigeria. His early football development began in his native country at the 36 Lion FC academy, a renowned breeding ground for Nigerian talent. This formative period laid the groundwork for his transition to European professional football. Career Progression Olayinka began his senior career in Europe after moving to Albania. He first joined Bylis Ballsh in 2012, where he spent a season before moving to Northern Cyprus to play for Nicosia FC. In 2014, he transferred to K.S. Skënderbeu Korçë, a top club in Albania, where he began to gain wider recognition. His career trajectory accelerated when he moved to the Czech Republic. After a short spell in Belgium with Gent, he was loaned to Dukla Prague in the Czech First League, which paved the way for his move to Slavia Prague in 2018. At Slavia Prague, Olayinka enjoyed the most successful period of his career, becoming an integral part of the team that consistently dominated the Czech league and made notable appearances in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. Major Achievements Olayinka's time at Slavia Prague was marked by numerous triumphs. He won multiple Czech First League titles and domestic cups. A standout moment in his career was his performance in the UEFA competitions, where he earned widespread praise, particularly for scoring a goal against Inter Milan in the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League, making him the first Slavia Prague player to score in the competition in 12 years. International Career and Current Status Olayinka has represented the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. He made his debut in 2019 and has been intermittently called up for international duty. He recently concluded a stint with a club in Serbia. As of the latest update, Olayinka is without a club, having departed his last team, and is reportedly a free agent.