Tobi Adewole

Oluwatobiloba "Tobi" A. Adewole (born October 14, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for USL League One club Chattanooga Red Wolves.

Career Born in Cheverly, Maryland, Adewole played for various youth soccer clubs, namely Olney BGC, Bethesda SC, and Potomac SC. In 2013, Adewole enrolled at George Washington University, where he played for his college's soccer team, the George Washington Colonials.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds On January 9, 2017, Adewole signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the United Soccer League after impressing then-head coach Dave Brandt in an open trial. The next season, on April 14, 2018, he scored his first professional goal in a 1–0 victory over Ottawa Fury FC at Highmark Stadium.

During the 2019 season, Adewole started almost every match for the Riverhounds, forming a formidable partnership with Joseph Greenspan and Thomas Vancaeyezeele in defense.

In December 2019, it was announced that Adewole was out of contract with the Riverhounds.

Saint Louis FC Prior to the 2020 season, Adewole joined another Championship club, Saint Louis FC. He made his debut for the club on July 11 in a 0–2 defeat against Indy Eleven. Adewole completed his season with Saint Louis FC with just 12 appearances.

Phoenix Rising On December 1, 2020, Adewole signed with Championship club Phoenix Rising. After 9 games, Adewole and Phoenix Rising mutually agreed to part ways on September 8.

Indy Eleven On September 24, 2021, Adewole was signed by Indy Eleven and made his club debut on September 29, 2021.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks On April 22, 2022, he signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

RW Koblenz Adewole signed with German Regionalliga Südwest side RW Koblenz in late July 2022.

Greifswalder FC On 18 July 2023, Greifswalder FC announced the signing of Adewole. They won the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state cup and finished 2nd place in the Regionalliga Nordost.

Westchester SC On 7 March 2025, Adewole joined USL League One club Westchester SC ahead of their inaugural season.

Charlotte Independence On September 10, 2025, Adewole made the move to fellow USL League One side Charlotte Independence.

Chattanooga Red Wolves Adewole joined USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves SC ahead of their 2026 season.

International Adewole is able to represent both the United States and Nigeria. In April 2018, he said "I want to play for Nigeria. I’m just 22 and believe I can contribute a lot to the national team."

Career statistics His oldest brother, Tomi, played college soccer for the Villanova Wildcats, and his sister, Teju, was a sprinter for the Princeton Tigers.