Timothy Eyoma

Timothy Joel "TJ" Eyoma (born 29 January 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Challenger Pro League club Lommel.

Timothy Eyoma

Personal information
Full name	Timothy Joel Eyoma[1]
Date of birth	(2000-01-29) 29 January 2000 (age 25)[2]
Place of birth	Hackney, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[3]
Position(s)	Right back, Centre back
Team information
Current team	Lommel
Youth career
	Crown & Manor
2015–2018	Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2021	Tottenham Hotspur	0	(0)
2020–2021	→ Lincoln City (loan)	39	(1)
2021–2024	Lincoln City	74	(4)
2024–2025	Northampton Town	24	(0)
2025–	Lommel	0	(0)
International career
2015–2016	England U16
2016–2017	England U17	12	(1)
2017–2018	England U18	0	(0)
2018	England U19	6	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  England FIFA U-17 World Cup Winner 2017 India UEFA European Under-17 Championship Runner-up 2017 Croatia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:19, 26 April 2025 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Eyoma was born on 29 January 2000, in Hackney, and attended Highbury Grove School. His brother Aaron Eyoma or "AJ" is also a footballer, who was previously at Arsenal and Derby County.^[4][5] Eyoma played youth football at Clissold Rangers^[6] and Islington-based club Crown & Manor.^[7]

Career

Early career

Described as comfortable at centre back and right back, in September 2018 Eyoma signed a professional contract with Spurs until 2021.^[8] On 4 January 2019, he was named as a substitute against Tranmere Rovers for the FA Cup match at Prenton Park and came on to make his first team debut.^[9]

Lincoln City

On 30 January 2020, Eyoma joined Lincoln City on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season.^[10] But due to the COVID-19 pandemic cutting short the season, he did not feature for the club and returned to Tottenham Hotspur without making an appearance. On 11 August 2020, Eyoma rejoined Lincoln City on a season-long loan until the end of the 2020–21 campaign.^[11] shortly after signing a new three-year contract with Tottenham.^[12] He made his Lincoln City debut against Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Cup on the opening day of the season.^[13] On 17 August 2021, it was announced by Lincoln City that Eyoma would rejoin the Imps for a third time, as a permanent signing for an undisclosed fee.^[14] He made his first appearance as a full-time Lincoln City player in the EFL Trophy against Manchester United U21.^[15] The club announced he would be released following the end of the 2023–24 season. ^[16]

Northampton Town

On 1 November 2024, he joined League One side Northampton Town on a short-term deal.^[17] The following month this was extended to the end of the season.^[18] Following one season at Northampton Town, he was released at the end of the 2024–25 season.^[19]

Lommel

On 18 July 2025, Eyoma joined Belgian Challenger Pro League club Lommel on a two-year deal.^[20]

International career

Born in England, Eyoma is of Nigerian descent.^[21] Eyoma was part of the England side that won the U17 World Cup in India.^[22]

Career statistics

As of 26 April 2025

Club	Season	League			Domestic Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Tottenham Hotspur	2017–18[23]	Premier League	—						2[a]	0	2	0
	2018–19[24]	Premier League	—		1	0	—				1	0
	2019–20[25]	Premier League	—						3[a]	0	3	0
	Total		0	0	1	0	0	0	5	0	6	0
Lincoln City (loan)	2019–20[26]	League One	0	0	—						0	0
Lincoln City (loan)	2020–21[27]	League One	39	1	1	0	3	0	10[b]	0	53	1
Lincoln City	2021–22[28]	League One	23	1	1	0	0	0	4[a]	0	28	1
	2022–23[29]	League One	25	0	1	0	3	0	5[a]	0	34	0
	2023–24[30]	League One	26	3	1	0	2	0	4[a]	0	33	3
	Total		74	4	3	0	5	0	13	0	95	4
Northampton Town	2024–25[31]	League One	24	0	1	0	0	0	2[a]	1	27	1
Career total			137	5	6	0	8	0	31	1	181	6

Honours

England U17

• FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2017^[32]
• UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2017^[33]

Notes

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in League One Play-offs & Football League Trophy