Adeleke Akinola Akinyemi

Ventspils In early August 2018, Akinyemi went AWOL, resulting in his club, FK Ventspils filling a missing persons report amid fear the player had been kidnapped. Akinyemi returned to Ventspils a few days later, 13 August, playing in their win over FK Liepāja on the same day.

Start On 16 August 2018, IK Start announced the signing of Akinyemi, on a contract until the end of the 2021 season, from FK Ventspils. After scoring 3 goals in Start's 2018 campaign which ended in relegation, in the 2019 1. divisjon season opener he broke his ankle. He was sidelined for a long time and failed to break into Start's first team after that. The former top scorer did not manage any goals during a loan to Hamkam in 2020 either.

Karviná On 6 February 2023, Karviná announced the signing of Akinyemi, from KF Laçi.

Ilves On 27 August 2024, Akinyemi joined Ilves in Finnish Veikkausliiga, signing a deal for the rest of the season with an option for the 2025. On 1 September, Akiyemi scored in his Ilves debut, in a 1–1 away draw against Gnistan in the league. On 18 February 2024, he signed a new 1+1-year deal with Ilves.

Career statistics Club

Honours MFK Karviná Czech National Football League: 2022–23

Ventspils Latvian Cup: 2017

Ilves Veikkausliiga runner-up: 2024

Individual Virslīga top goalscorer: 2017 Veikkausliiga Player of the Month: September 2024