One To Watch – Cheltenham Town

Name: Kayode Odejayi Position: Striker Height: 6’2 Weight: 77kg

Date of Birth: 21-2-1982 Place of Birth: Ibadon, Nigeria Nationality: Nigerian

Kayode is a tall and powerful striker who was born in Nigeria but moved to London at the age of three. He was given a trial by Bristol City on the recommendation of his cousin, Ade Akinbiyi. He spent three years at Ashton Gate and had a spell with Forest Green while he was there.

He then moved to Forest Green on a permanent basis following his release by Bristol City and enjoyed a successful 2002-03 season, scoring 16 goals.

Kay moved to the Robins in the summer of 2003 but struggled in his first two seasons, although he showed great form last season finishing the club’s top scorer with 13 goals in all competitions.

Kayode Odejayi

League

Cup

Season

Club

Fee

Apps

Goals

Apps

Goals

1999-00

Bristol City

Trainee

3

0

0

0

2000-01

Bristol City

3

0

0

0

2001-02

Bristol City

0

0

0

0

2001-02

Forest Green

Loan

6

1

3

1

2002-03

Forest Green

Free

38

13

3

1

2003-04

Cheltenham

£5,000

30

5

3

0

2004-05

Cheltenham

32

1

1

0

2005-06

Cheltenham

44

11

8

2

Totals:

156

31

18

4