Tolu Arokodare, the Nigerian footballer, has been making an impressive feat from way back to this day. Born in Festac Town, in Lagos, Nigeria, Tolu began his youth career by playing for different clubs, from Kashmir Academy and Flying Sports Academy in Festac, down to Box2Box FC in Surulere Lagos. Along with building his career, Tolu had trials with two European clubs, Toulouse and Freiburg, and ended up with Latvian club Valmiera in 2019 with the duration ending in 2023.
After his time at Valmiera, Tolu Arokodare joined the Belgian Pro League side, Genk, in early 2023, signing a 4-and-a-half-year deal where he plays as a center-forward. This was the beginning for the whole world to see his greatness. On his debut, he scored as a substitute.
In the match against Koch Westerlo, Tolu Arokodare delivered an impressive contribution to his team’s win, with one assist and a goal in 45 minutes. In this new season, he has contributed to Genk’s growth with 16 goals so far and 5 solid assists.
While renowned for his electrifying on-field performances, he possesses a refined off-field aesthetic, evident in his sophisticated fashion sense. His keen eye for style is undeniable, contributing significantly to his overall persona.
Through his 2024/2025 season so far, his achievements and feats put him into consideration for being selected for the next Super Eagles squad, alongside making him one of the football players to watch out for in 2025.
The 24-year-old player is truly one of the impressive players to look out for in 2025.