TJ Eyoma

Timothy Joel "TJ" Eyoma (born 29 January 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Challenger Pro League club Lommel.

Early and personal life Eyoma was born on 29 January 2000, in Hackney, and attended Highbury Grove School. His brother Aaron Eyoma or "AJ" is also a footballer, who was previously at Arsenal and Derby County. Eyoma played youth football at Clissold Rangers and Islington-based club Crown & Manor.

Club career Early career Described as comfortable at centre back and right back, in September 2018 Eyoma signed a professional contract with Spurs until 2021. On 4 January 2019, he was named as a substitute against Tranmere Rovers for the FA Cup match at Prenton Park and came on to make his first team debut.

Lincoln City On 30 January 2020, Eyoma joined Lincoln City on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic cutting short the season, he did not feature for the club and returned to Tottenham Hotspur without making an appearance. On 11 August 2020, Eyoma rejoined Lincoln City on a season-long loan until the end of the 2020–21 campaign. shortly after signing a new three-year contract with Tottenham. He made his Lincoln City debut against Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Cup on the opening day of the season. On 17 August 2021, it was announced by Lincoln City that Eyoma would rejoin the Imps for a third time, as a permanent signing for an undisclosed fee. He made his first appearance as a full-time Lincoln City player in the EFL Trophy against Manchester United U21. The club announced he would be released following the end of the 2023–24 season.

Northampton Town On 1 November 2024, he joined League One side Northampton Town on a short-term deal. The following month this was extended to the end of the season. Following one season at Northampton Town, he was released at the end of the 2024–25 season.

Lommel On 18 July 2025, Eyoma joined Belgian Challenger Pro League club Lommel on a two-year deal.

International career Born in England, Eyoma is of Nigerian descent. Eyoma was part of the England side that won the U17 World Cup in India.

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Honours England U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2017