Habeeb Ogunneye

Habeeb Omotolani Oluwatoyin Ogunneye (born 12 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Arsenal.

Career At age 15, Ogunneye debuted for the under-18 team of English Premier League side Manchester United. He has played in the UEFA Youth League for the club's youth academy.

Ogunneye mainly operates as a defender. He has been described as "likes to join the attack and help his team on the offensive".

On 15 July 2025 Ogunneye joined EFL League Two club Newport County on loan for the 2025–26 season. He made his debut for Newport on 9 August 2025 in the 2–1 league win against Crawley Town. Ogunneye scored his first Newport goal on 23 August 2025 in the 2–1 league defeat to Milton Keynes Dons.

International career Ogunneye is eligible to represent both England (through birth) and Nigeria (through heritage). He has featured for the England U17 team, making three appearances between 2021 and 2022. As of 2024, Ogunneye faced a decision regarding his senior international allegiance, with both nations actively monitoring his progress. England U21 manager Lee Carsley has publicly identified him as a "possible future star," indicating The Football Association's desire to secure his commitment.

Career statistics Club