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Gabriel Osho

Gabriel Osho

English footballer (born 1998)

Gabriel Jeremiah Adedayo Osho (born 14 August 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Luton Town. Mainly a centre-back, Osho can be deployed as a full-back.

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Early life and education

Born in Reading,[4] Osho attended Leighton Park School in Reading and The Forest School in Winnersh.[5]

Career

Reading

In July 2016, Osho signed his first professional deal with Reading,[6] signing a new deal until the summer of 2020 on 3 January 2018.[7]

After short loan spells at National League clubs Maidenhead United and Aldershot Town, Osho made his debut for Reading in a 0–1 defeat to Middlesbrough on 22 December 2018 earning man of the match.[8]

On 29 January 2019, Osho joined Bristol Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.[9]

On 28 October 2019, Osho featured on trial for Ipswich Town U23's in their game against Coventry City.[10]

On 7 December 2019, Osho joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until 4 January 2020.[11]

With his contract with Reading due to expire on 30 June 2020, and due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2019–20 season, Osho signed a short-term extension with Reading until the end of the season on 26 June 2020.[12] Following the completion of the 2019–20 season, Osho was offered a new contract by Reading,[13] but went on to decline the offer and leave the club.[14][non-primary source needed]

In October 2020, he played for Salford City's development squad in a Central League match.[15]

Luton Town

On 18 November 2020, Osho joined EFL Championship side Luton Town on a permanent deal.[16] In December 2020, Osho rejoined National League side Yeovil Town on a one month loan deal.[17]

On 21 January 2021, Osho joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.[18]

Osho established himself as a first team player for Luton during the 2021–22 season, making 26 appearances.[19] The following season, Osho scored in the Championship play-off semi-final against Sunderland as the team achieved promotion to the Premier League.[20]

After missing the beginning of the 2023–24 season through injury, Osho made his Premier League debut in a 3–1 loss at Aston Villa on 29 October 2023.[21] He scored his first Premier League goal in 4–3 home defeat to Arsenal on 4 December.[22]

On 24 May 2024, Luton said it was negotiating a new contract with the player.[23]

Personal life

Born in England, Osho is of Nigerian descent.[24]

Career statistics

As of match played 19 May 2024[25]
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  1. Appearance in FA Trophy
  2. Appearances in Championship play-offs

Honours

Luton Town

References

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    Briard, Dan (10 January 2021). "Gabriel Osho on the move to Luton, his debut and progression in the FA Cup!". www.lutontown.co.uk. Luton Town F.C. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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    "15 youngsters sign new pro deals with Reading". Reading F.C. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
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    "Osho starts for senior debut, four Academy players in line-up". Reading F.C. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
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    "Osho joins Bristol Rovers on loan". Reading F.C. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
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    "Osho joins Glovers on one-month-long loan". Reading F.C. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
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    "Adam, Blackett, Gunter, McCleary, Obita and Osho all agree contract extensions to the end of July". Reading F.C. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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    "Royals bid farewell to five first team players out of contract". Reading F.C. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  14. [14]
    "Very best of luck to @gabeosho who has opted to decline the offer of a new deal and departs the Royals following the expiration of his contract at the end of last month". Reading F.C. Twitter. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020 – via Twitter.
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    "Gabriel Osho Joins Dale On Loan". Rochdale A.F.C. Rochdale A.F.C. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
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