Mofe Jemide

Eyimofe Uyighosa John Jemide (born 8 November 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga Portugal 2 club Alverca.

Club career Crystal Palace Born in Tottenham, London, Jemide joined Crystal Palace from Barnet at under-12 level and progressed through the academy system at Palace. During the 2022–23 season he impressed for the Under-18s side, playing in 25 out of a possible 26 matches in all competitions at centre-back.

During the summer of 2023, Jemide played with the Crystal Palace under-21 side for the first time on their United States tour in Salt Lake City. In November 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, signing a three-year deal.

Alverca On 20 August 2026, Jemide joined Liga Portugal club Alverca, becoming the first English player in the club's history.

International career Born in England, Jemide is also eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents. He has represented England at youth level, including at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and helping England U17 qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

On 9 September 2025 Jemide made his debut for the England U20 side as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat against Italy at Chesterfield.

Style of play Formerly a midfielder, Jemide has been converted into a commanding ball-playing centre-back. He was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best first year scholars in the Premier League in October 2023.

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