Taiwo Awoniyi Biography: Wife, House, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Cars, Stats, Goals, Wiki, Children

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Biography

Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi (born August 12, 1997) is a highly skilled and talented Nigerian footballer. He has established himself as a prominent figure in professional soccer. 

With his exceptional abilities as a striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has become an integral part of Premier League club Nottingham Forest and represents his country on the international stage as a proud member of the Nigeria national team.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi
Stage Name:	Taiwo Awoniyi
Born:	12 August 1997 (age 27 years old)
Place of Birth:	Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Kwara State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	Buckinghamshire New University
Height:	1.83 m
Parents:	Solomon Adewoye Awoniyi, Mary Motunrayo
Siblings:	Kehinde Awoniyi
Spouse:	Taiwo Jesudun (m. 2018)
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Emmanuel Awoniyi
Occupation:	Football Player
Net Worth:	US$16 million

Early Life & Education

Taiwo Awoniyi, a professional footballer, was born on August 12, 1997, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. He was raised by his father, Solomon Adewoye Awoniyi, and his mother, Mary Motunrayo. 

Growing up, Taiwo shared a special bond with his twin sister, Kehinde Awoniyi. As he navigated through life, he pursued higher education and successfully obtained a degree in business management from Buckinghamshire New University.

Career

Taiwo Awoniyi embarked on his professional soccer journey at the Imperial Soccer Academy in Nigeria. In 2015, a significant shift occurred as he transitioned to Liverpool. Yet, his tenure with the club was brief, leading to an immediate loan stint at FSV Frankfurt.

While at FSV Frankfurt, Taiwo Awoniyi amassed 13 appearances and even notched a goal. Following this, he embarked on a journey of loan spells spanning five seasons, taking him through clubs like NEC Nijmegen, Mouscron, Gent, Mainz, and Union Berlin.

The year 2020 marked a turning point as Awoniyi sealed a permanent deal with Union Berlin. His contributions shone in the 2020–21 season with an impressive tally of 15 goals in 31 matches, propelling Union Berlin to a historic fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga.

The 2021–22 season saw Taiwo Awoniyi maintaining his field prowess, scoring 15 goals in 34 appearances. His exceptional performance earned him the title of Union Berlin’s Player of the Season.

On August 6, 2022, Taiwo Awoniyi marked his Premier League debut with Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United, following a club-record transfer fee of £17 million in June 2022.

Beyond club endeavors, Taiwo Awoniyi‘s talents extended to junior levels of international representation for Nigeria, including victories in the 2015 African U-20 Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

These milestones underscore Taiwo Awoniyi‘s football journey. His senior international debut in 2021 solidified his standing as a rising star in Nigerian football.

Notably, on August 19, 2023, Taiwo Awoniyi received a commendation from Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh for his second English Premier League goal in the 2023-24 season.

Awards & Nominations

• 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup
• 2015 African U-20 Championship
• 2015 African U-20 Championship Team of the Tournament

Social Media

• Instagram: @awoniyi18 
• Twitter: @taiwoawoniyi18 
• Facebook: Taiwo Awoniyi

Personal Life

On June 15, 2018, Taiwo Awoniyi and his partner, Taiwo Jesudun, celebrated their love and commitment to each other with an engagement and traditional wedding ceremony held in Kabba. 

The festivities continued the following day, June 16, with a beautiful white wedding in Ilorin. As their love story unfolded, the couple welcomed a precious addition to their family on October 16, 2020, when they became parents to a baby boy named Emmanuel Awoniyi. On Saturday, August 12, 2023, which happens to be his birthday, the couple welcome yet another child to their family.

Taiwo Awoniyi, 27, a celebrity, celebrates his birthday every August 12.

Net Worth

Taiwo Awoniyi, the Nigerian professional footballer, is believed to have a net worth of approximately £12.6 million (equivalent to US$16 million). This substantial amount can be attributed to several factors, including his lucrative weekly salary of £50,000 (equal to US$63,000), which significantly increases over time. 

Taiwo Awoniyi‘s transfer fees from the various clubs he has played for throughout his career have also contributed to his impressive net Worth. Furthermore, he has secured lucrative endorsement deals with prominent brands, further bolstering his financial standing.

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