Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba on 26 August 2023, Jimoh-Aloba signed for Aston Villa. The transfer was reported to be for a fee around £1 million. On 10 October 2023, Jimoh-Aloba signed his first professional contract.

On 24 September 2024, Jimoh-Aloba made his senior debut as a substitute in an EFL Cup win away to Wycombe Wanderers. On 8 October 2024, Jimoh-Aloba signed a new "long-term" contract with Aston Villa. 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.

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.

On 30 December 2025, Jimoh-Aloba made his Premier League debut for Aston Villa during the 4–1 loss against Arsenal as a second-half substitute.

On 29 January 2026, Jimoh-Aloba made his European debut as a substitute, scoring the winning goal from a Kadan Young pass during the 3–2 victory against RB Salzburg in Aston Villa’s final league phase game in the UEFA Europa League.

Loan to West Bromwich Albion On 2 February 2026, Jimoh-Aloba re-joined Championship side West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season.

International career Born in England, Jimoh-Aloba is of Nigerian descent. He has represented England at various youth levels.

On 5 September 2025, Jimoh-Aloba made his U20 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Italy at the SMH Group Stadium.

Career statistics

Honours Aston Villa UEFA Europa League: 2025-26

Aston Villa U21 Birmingham Senior Cup: 2023–24

Aston Villa U18 FA Youth Cup: 2024–25