Ramon Azeez facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ramon Olamilekan Azeez | ||
| Date of birth | 12 December 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Abuja, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Novelda | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Future Pro Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2016 | Almería B | 78 | (7) |
| 2012–2017 | Almería | 71 | (4) |
| 2017–2019 | Lugo | 49 | (2) |
| 2019–2021 | Granada | 40 | (2) |
| 2021 | → Cartagena (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2025- | Novelda | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | Nigeria U17 | 7 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Nigeria U20 | 9 | (1) |
| 2014–2019 | Nigeria | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 May 2021 | |||
Ramon Olamilekan Azeez, born on December 12, 1992, is a Nigerian footballer. He played as a midfielder. Ramon spent most of his professional career playing in Spain. He played for teams like Almería and Granada in La Liga, Spain's top football league.
Ramon also played for the Nigerian national team. He represented his country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Ramon Azeez's Club Career
Starting in Spain with Almería
Ramon Azeez was born in Abuja, Nigeria. He started playing football at the Future Pro Academy. In 2010, he decided to move to Spain to join UD Almería. He officially joined the club in July 2011.
After playing one full season with Almería's reserve team, UD Almería B, Ramon made his first team debut. This happened on August 17, 2012. He came on as a substitute in a game against FC Barcelona Atlètic.
On June 28, 2013, Ramon officially joined Almería's main squad. The club had just been promoted to La Liga, Spain's highest football league. He played his first game in La Liga on August 30, playing for 23 minutes.
First Goals and Challenges
Ramon scored his first professional goal on December 21, 2013. It was the only goal in a game against Real Betis, helping his team win. He scored against Real Betis again in their next match, scoring in the 94th minute for a 3-2 victory.
During the 2014–15 season, Ramon did not play as much. Almería was relegated from La Liga that season. In June 2015, he asked to leave the club. He was sent back to the reserve team in August.
On January 26, 2016, Ramon returned to the main squad. He agreed to a new professional contract.
Playing for Lugo and Granada
On July 13, 2017, Ramon Azeez joined CD Lugo. This team also played in Spain's second-tier league. Then, on February 1, 2019, he moved to Granada CF, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.
On September 21, 2019, Ramon scored a goal for Granada. He headed the ball into the net from close range. This goal came in the first minute of a 2-0 home win against the defending champions, FC Barcelona. In February 2021, he was loaned to FC Cartagena until the end of the season.
Ramon Azeez's International Career
Playing for Nigeria's Youth Teams
Ramon Azeez played for the Nigeria under-17 team. He was part of the team that finished second in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Two years later, he also played in the U-20 World Cup for Nigeria's under-20 team.
Playing for the Senior National Team
On February 3, 2014, Ramon was called up to the senior national team. This was for a friendly match against Mexico. He made his debut on March 5, playing in the second half of a 0-0 draw.
Ramon was chosen for Nigeria's team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He played his first World Cup game on June 16. It was a 0-0 draw against Iran. In September 2019, Ramon was called back to the national team after five years.
Career Statistics
International Appearances
| Nigeria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 |
Honours and Awards
Nigeria U20
- U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: 2011
Nigeria U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2009
Individual
- FIFA U-17 World Cup Bronze Ball: 2009
See also
In Spanish: Ramón Azeez para niños
