Miguel Azeez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Azeez and the second or maternal family name is Beloso.

Miguel Adedayo Azeez Beloso (born 20 September 2002) is an English professional^[5] footballer who plays for Greek Super League 2 club PAS Giannina.

Miguel Azeez

Personal information
Full name	Miguel Adedayo Azeez Beloso[1][2]
Date of birth	(2002-09-20) 20 September 2002 (age 22)[3]
Place of birth	Camden, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)[4]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	PAS Giannina
Number	4
Youth career
2008–2020	Arsenal
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2024	Arsenal	0	(0)
2021–2022	→ Portsmouth (loan)	6	(0)
2022–2023	→ Ibiza (loan)	10	(0)
2023	→ Wigan Athletic (loan)	2	(0)
2024	Atlético Baleares	14	(1)
2024–	PAS Giannina	14	(1)
International career‡
2018	England U16	5	(1)
2018–2019	England U17	13	(0)
2019	England U18	7	(1)
2019	England U19	1	(0)
2021	England U20	3	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:15, 12 October 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Azeez started his career with Arsenal's youth academy at the age of 5.^[6] On 24 September 2019, Azeez was given a professional contract by Arsenal.^[6][7][8] He made his first team debut on 10 December 2020, replacing Joe Willock in the 83rd minute of a 4–2 UEFA Europa League win away to Irish side Dundalk at the Aviva Stadium.^[9]

On 30 August 2021, Azeez joined EFL League One club Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the season.^[10] He made his debut for the club on 18 September 2021 against Cambridge United, but was substituted after 59 minutes as Portsmouth lost 2–1.^[11] He scored his first goal for the club on 9 November 2021 in an EFL Trophy tie against Crystal Palace U21s.^[12] Arsenal recalled Azeez from Portsmouth on 17 January 2022.^[13]

On 1 September 2022, Azeez was loaned to Spanish Segunda División side UD Ibiza for the season.^[14]

On 10 January 2023, Azeez joined Championship club Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season.^[15]

Atletico Baleares

At the end of the 2024 Winter transfer window, Azeez joined Spanish semi-pro Primera Federación side Atlético Baleares in a permanent move after spending over a decade in the Arsenal Academy.^[16]

PAS Giannina

On 31 August 2024, Azeez signed a contract with PAS Giannina.^[17]

International career

Azeez was born in England to a Nigerian father and a Spanish mother.^[6] Azeez has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-20 levels.^[18]

Personal life

Azeez was born in England and grew up in Northwood to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother. His older brother Femi plays as a professional footballer for Millwall.

Career statistics

As of match played 10 March 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Arsenal	2020–21[19]	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	1[a]	0	0	0	1	0
Arsenal U21	2020–21[20]	—	—		—		—		—		3[b]	1	3	1
	2023–24[21]	—	—		—		—		—		1[b]	0	1	0
	Total		—		—		—		—		4	1	4	1
Portsmouth (loan)	2021–22[22]	League One	6	0	2	0	0	0	—		2	1	10	1
Ibiza (loan)	2022–23	Segunda División	9	0	1	0	0	0	—		0	0	10	0
Wigan Athletic (loan)	2022–23	Championship	2	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0	2	0
Atlético Baleares	2023-24	Primera RFEF	5	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0	5	0
Career total			22	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	6	2	32	2

1. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
2. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy