Jay Enem

Jay Ifeanyi-Junior Tyron Enem (born 11 March 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Bologna.

Club career Enem spent his formative years at AFC, AZ Alkmaar and Ajax. Having come through the youth ranks at the latter club, he made his debut for Jong Ajax on 11 March 2022, coming on as a substitute in a 3–3 Eerste Divisie draw against FC Dordrecht. During the 2021–22 season, he also became the top scorer for Ajax's under-18 team. In the summer of 2022, the striker featured for Ajax's senior team in several pre-season friendly matches, scoring against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.

On 18 August 2022, Enem joined Serie B club Venezia on a permanent deal, signing a two-year contract, with an option for another season; he was initially registered for the under-19 team. He made his first-team debut for Venezia on 21 January 2023, coming on as a substitute in the final minutes of a 0–1 league loss to Südtirol.

On 31 January of the same year, Enem joined Serie C side Vis Pesaro on loan until the end of the season. He was part of the team that managed to stay in the third tier without taking part in play-outs, following Imolese's point deduction and consequent relegation.

On 16 September 2023, Enem was sent on loan to Cypriot side Ethnikos Achna until the end of the season. On 10 September 2024, he moved on a new loan in Cyprus, this time with PAC Omonia 29M.

Enem later joined Serbian SuperLiga side OFK Beograd, before moving to Red Star Belgrade on loan, with the transfer later made permanent for €2 million. On 31 August 2026, Enem returned to Italy, joining Serie A club Bologna for a reported fee of €6 million.

Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Enem is of Nigerian descent.

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Honours Red Star Serbian SuperLiga: 2025–26 Serbian Cup: 2025–26