Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba^[2] (born 2 October 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Aston Villa. Jimoh-Aloba is a product of the West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa academies and has represented England regularly at youth international level up to U18 level.

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba

Personal information
Full name	Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba[1]
Date of birth	(2006-10-02) 2 October 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth	Birmingham, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Aston Villa
Number	56
Youth career
2013–2023	West Bromwich Albion
2023–2024	Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Aston Villa	0	(0)
International career‡
2021–2022	England U16	4	(0)
2022–2023	England U17	6	(1)
2024–	England U18	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 24 September 2024

He made his senior debut for Aston Villa in the EFL Cup in September 2024 and won the 2024-25 FA Youth Cup with their under-18 side in May 2025.

Club career

Jimoh-Aloba began his career at the academy of West Bromwich Albion. Despite being linked with a transfer to Chelsea,^[3] on 26 August 2023, Jimoh-Aloba signed for Aston Villa.^[4] The transfer was reported to be for a fee around £1 million.^[5] On 10 October 2023, Jimoh-Aloba signed his first professional contract.^[6]

On 24 September 2024, Jimoh-Aloba made his senior debut as a substitute in an EFL Cup win away to Wycombe Wanderers.^[7] On 8 October 2024, Jimoh-Aloba signed a new "long-term" contract with Aston Villa.^[8] On 4 January 2025, Jimoh-Aloba featured in a Premier League squad for the first time, as an unused substitute in a 2–1 victory over Leicester City.^[9]

On 5 May 2025, Jimoh-Aloba scored a goal in the FA Youth Cup final, which ended as a 3–1 victory against Manchester City U18s.^[10][11]

International career

Born in England, Jimoh-Aloba is of Nigerian descent.^[2] He has represented England at various youth levels.^[12]

Career statistics

As of 28 February 2025^[13]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Aston Villa	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	3[a]	1	6	1
Career total			0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	3	1	6	1

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Aston Villa U21s

• Birmingham Senior Cup: 2023-24^[14]

Aston Villa U18s

• FA Youth Cup: 2024–25

U18s premier league:2024-25

U18s supercup: 2024-25