Kunle Dada-Luke facts for kids
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Dada-Luke receives L1O Young Player of the Year award in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Olakunle Olumide Dada-Luke | ||
| Date of birth | January 12, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Full-back,Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Pacific FC | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2013 | West Toronto SC | ||
| 2013–2018 | Toronto FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2016–2018 | Toronto FC III | 25 | (6) |
| 2018 | Toronto FC II | 5 | (0) |
| 2019 | Helsingør | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Atlético Ottawa | 0 | (0) |
| 2021- | Pacific FC | 95 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2017 | Canada U17 | 2 | (0) |
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Olakunle Olumide Dada-Luke (born January 12, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player. He plays as a full-back for Pacific FC. This team is part of the Canadian Premier League.
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Kunle's Early Soccer Journey
Kunle Dada-Luke started playing soccer when he was just three years old. He joined a youth team called West Toronto SC. He played there for ten years, learning many skills.
In 2013, he moved to the Toronto FC Academy. This is a special training program for young soccer players. In 2017, he even scored a goal in a big youth tournament against the famous Juventus academy team.
Playing for Different Soccer Clubs
Starting with Toronto FC
From 2016 to 2018, Kunle played for Toronto FC III. This team is part of League1 Ontario. In 2018, he was named one of the "Young Players of the Year." He was also chosen for the league's second all-star team.
Later in 2018, he also played for Toronto FC II. This team competes in the USL. He played in five games for them.
Moving to New Teams
In 2019, Kunle joined a Danish club called FC Helsingør. He signed a three-year contract after a successful tryout. While there, he changed his playing position from a winger to a defender. He left the club in early 2020 without playing any official games.
In March 2020, Kunle joined Atlético Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League. However, he got an ankle injury. Because of this, he could not travel to play during the 2020 season. He never played a game for this club.
Winning with Pacific FC
In March 2021, Kunle signed with Pacific FC. In his first season, he helped his team win the CPL title. He also made two assists during that season.
On September 3, 2022, he scored his first professional goal. This goal was against York United FC. His great play that week earned him a spot on the CPL Team of the Week. In 2023 and 2024, he continued to play for Pacific FC.
Playing for Canada
Kunle Dada-Luke was born in Canada. His family is from Nigeria. In 2014, he joined the Canadian youth soccer program. He was part of the Canada U15 team.
In 2017, he was chosen to play for the Canada U17 team. He played in two games during the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.
What Kunle Has Won
Pacific FC
- Canadian Premier League: 2021
