About Omar Sowunmi
Born 1995. Omar Sowunmi is a British association football player.
Yeovil Town With Lowestoft keen to sign Sowunmi permanently upon the expiry of his contract, the defender also had a trial with Exeter City, and was amongst a host of trialists to feature in an end of season trial match at Yeovil Town. Having impressed manager Paul Sturrock, on 24 June 2015, Sowunmi signed a one-year contract with League Two side Yeovil Town. Sowunmi made his debut for Yeovil as a substitute in Yeovil's 1–0 defeat against York City, on 18 August 2015. He scored his first goal for Yeovil against Morecambe on 5 September 2015.
He was offered a new contract by Yeovil at the end of the 2017–18 season. He was captain during the 2018–19 season.
Colchester United On 1 July 2019, Sowunmi signed for his hometown club Colchester United for an undisclosed fee. He made his club debut on 20 August, coming on as a substitute for Luke Norris in Colchester's 2–2 League Two draw at Grimsby Town.
After 30 appearances for the club,
Bromley On 16 August 2021, Sowunmi signed for Bromley following a successful trial period with the club.
Sutton United On 16 June 2023, Sowunmi agreed to join League Two club Sutton United on a free transfer.
Bromley On 1 July 2024, Sowumni returned to newly promoted League Two side Bromley for an undisclosed fee.
Following promotion in their second campaign at the level, he was named in the League Two Team of the Season for the 2025–26 season.
Personal life Sowunmi was born in England to a Nigerian father and an English mother. He attended Philip Morant School.
Career statistics
2015–16 League Two
2016–17 League Two
2017–18 League Two
League Two
League Two
League Two
National League
2022–23 National League
Sutton United 2023–24 League Two
League Two
League Two
League One
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Honours Lowestoft Town Suffolk Premier Cup: 2014–15 FA Trophy: 2021–22
Individual EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2025–26
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British association football player (born 1995)
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Omar Sowunmi was born on 7 November 1995 in Colchester.
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Omar Sowunmi is an association football player.
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