Sam Adekugbe

About

Samuel Ayomide Adekugbe (born January 16, 1995) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Born in England, he represents the Canada national team.

Born on January 16, 1995, in London, England, Adekugbe lived in England until the age of 10, when his family decided to move to Calgary, Alberta. He is of Nigerian descent. His younger brother Elijah is also a professional soccer player.
Adekugbe received his Canadian permanent resident card on August 23, 2013, which qualified him as a domestic player on Canadian clubs for MLS roster purposes. He became a Canadian citizen in 2016.
Adekugbe is a fan of Manchester City. He is a part-owner of Northern Super League club Calgary Wild.

On August 28, 2013, Adekugbe signed a Generation Adidas homegrown contract with MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps FC, making him the seventh homegrown signing in club history. He made his professional debut on October 27 in the final game of the 2013 season which ended in a 3–0 victory over Colorado Rapids.

During Winter 2015, Adekugbe…