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David Odumosu
David Odumosu (born 23 March 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Cliftonville. Early lifeOdumosu was born in Dundalk to Nigerian parents.[1] He attended O'Fiaich College of Further Education, Dundalk.[2] Club careerYouth careerOdumosu played with local sides Glenmuir United[1] and Bay United.[3] Originally playing as an outfielder, Odumosu transitioned to a goalkeeper at under-12 level[4] before eventually signing for Malahide United. While at Malahide, Odumosu played alongside Conor Grant and Oisin McEntee. Odumosu trialed in England with West Ham and Everton before signing for his hometown Dundalk as a youth player, where he played at U17 and U19 level.[citation needed] Drogheda United2020 SeasonHaving never made an appearance for Dundalk's senior side, Odumosu made the switch to League of Ireland First Division side Drogheda United under Tim Clancy for the 2020 season. Odumosu would go on to play all 18 matches for Drogheda that season as they went on to be crowned Champions, keeping 6 clean sheets.[5] Odumosu then went on to be named Drogheda Fan’s Young Player of the Season while also being shortlisted for the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Goalkeeper of the Year alongside Alan Mannus (Shamrock Rovers) and Ed McGinty (Sligo Rovers).[5] 2021 SeasonHaving spent a month on trial with Watford, Odumosu would resign with Drogheda for the following 2021 season in the Premier Division.[5] Odumosu would make 31 appearances that season keeping 7 clean sheets as Drogheda finished 7th.[6] St Patrick's Athletic2022 SeasonAfter trialing with Bolton Wanderers,[7] Odumosu signed for St Patrick's Athletic for the 2022 season to provide competition for West Ham United loanee Joseph Anang.[8] Upon Anang returning to West Ham that summer, Odumosu would suffer an ankle injury leading to Clancy signing Danny Rogers.[9] 2023 seasonOdumosu extended his contract with the club ahead of the 2023 season. He would go on to be first choice goalkeeper for the beginning of the season, however newly signed goalkeeper Dean Lyness become first choice from the 6th game of the season onwards.[10] CliftonvilleOn 6 July 2023, Cliftonville announced the signing of David Odumosu on loan from St Patrick's Athletic to provide competition to first-choice keeper Nathan Gartside. He was the first signing under Jim Magilton, who had admired him as a player while working as sporting director at Dundalk.[11] He made his debut for the club on 5 September 2023, in a 3–2 loss away to Carrick Rangers in the County Antrim Shield.[12] On 30 January 2024, it was announced that Odumosu had joined the club on a permanent basis as part of the deal that saw Luke Turner join St Patrick's Athletic for an undisclosed fee.[13][14] International careerOdumosu made his first international appearance under Andy Reid at under 18 level against Scotland U18. Odumosu would also end up being called up at under 21 level without ever making it off the bench. Odumosu also represented the Republic of Ireland School Selects team.[2] Odumosu has expressed interest in representing the Nigeria under 23 squad.[1] Career statistics
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