Michael Obafemi is represented by the football agency PlayerWorks. The player currently plays for Burnley FC; the current market value is €600k. Contract expires on 30.06.2027 — 7 months left.

timeline Career History

22/23
Swansea Swansea
23/24
Burnley Burnley
23/24
Millwall Millwall
23/24
Burnley Burnley
24/25
Plymouth Plymouth
24/25
Burnley Burnley
25/26
Bochum Bochum
25/26
Burnley Burnley
25/26
Blackpool Blackpool
25/26
Burnley Burnley

Rating

63

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Michael Obafemi player profile photo

Michael Obafemi

Ireland • Centre-Forward visibility35,1B Wikidata Q47477465

ATT

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TEC

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TAC

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DEF

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CRE

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AGE

26

Height: 1,70
Foot: Right
euro €600k
support_agent Agent: PlayerWorks

ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity

Position

Forward

Age

26

Height

1,70

Foot

Right

Personal details

Date of Birth
06.07.2000
Place of birth
Dublin, Ireland
Nationality
Ireland / Nigeria
League
Championship
Shirt number
45

info About Michael Obafemi

Michael Obafemi is a 26-year-old Centre-Forward from Ireland. Michael Obafemi has played for Burnley FC since 2026. The contract runs until June 2027. Current estimated market value: €600k. Michael Obafemi is represented by the football agency PlayerWorks. 19 transfers on record; the highest fee was €4.00m for the 2023 move from Swansea to Burnley. In the 2025/2026 League One season: 5 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.70 m, preferred foot: right.

Who is Michael Obafemi's agent?

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Michael Obafemi is represented by the football agency PlayerWorks.

Which club does Michael Obafemi play for?

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Michael Obafemi currently plays for Burnley FC as a Centre-Forward.

What is Michael Obafemi's market value?

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Michael Obafemi's market value is estimated at around €600k (2026 data).

Where is Michael Obafemi from?

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Michael Obafemi holds Ireland nationality.

How old is Michael Obafemi?

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Michael Obafemi is 26 years old.

scoreboard Recent Matches

Date Opponent Score Rating
16 Jul 2026
Real Salt Lake (A)
Club Friendly Games
4 - 1 (L) –
12 Jul 2026
Columbus Crew (A)
Club Friendly Games
1 - 1 (D) –
14 Feb 2026
Plymouth Argyle (H)
League One
0 - 4 (L) 6.5
7 Feb 2026
Huddersfield Town (A)
League One
2 - 2 (D) 6.0
31 Jan 2026
Luton Town (A)
League One
1 - 0 (L) 6.2

Market Value & Form

League One 2025/2026

Market Value

Comparison of two independent sources

Current Value

€600k

Model Estimate

€444k

€356k – €533k

20222026

Season Form

Goals

0 / xG 0.16

Assists

0 / xA 0.14

Shooting

2

Pass accuracy

73.5

Goals
%0
Assists
%0
Rating
%2

Bars show the player's league percentile.

Detailed Statistics Show expand_more

Percentages show the player's league percentile.

Shooting

Goals 0 %0
xG 0.16 %2
xG excl. penalty 0.16 %2
Shooting 2 %0

Passing

Assists 0 %0
xA 0.14 %13
Accurate passes 25 %4
Pass accuracy % 73.5 %84
Accurate long balls 1 %18
Long ball accuracy % 50.0 %73
Line-breaking passes 3 %9

Possession

Dribbles 1 %7
Dribble success % 33.3 %32
Duels won 5 %1
Duels won % 16.7 %1
Aerials won 1 %0
Aerials won % 11.1 %1
Touches 63 %3
Touches in opposition box 3 %0
Dispossessed 3 %93
Fouls won 1 %0

Defending

Defensive actions 3 %2
Tackles 2 %6
Interceptions 1 %21
Fouls committed 7 %84
Recoveries 7 %6
Possession won final 3rd 1 %4
Dribbled past 5 %46
Clean sheets 0 %0
Goals conceded while on pitch 1 %94
xG against while on pitch 3.13 %93

Discipline

Yellow cards 1 %51
Red cards 0 %100

Careers

Club career

  1. Burnley Current
    07.2026 – present

    0 apps · 0 goals

  2. Blackpool Loan
    01.2026 – 06.2026

    5 apps · 0 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2025/2026 5.89
    League One 5 0 0 5.89
  3. Bochum Loan
    09.2025 – 01.2026

    3 apps · 0 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2025/2026 6.10
    2. Bundesliga 2 0 0 6.24
    DFB Pokal 1 0 0 5.82
  4. Burnley
    07.2025 – 09.2025

    0 apps · 0 goals

  5. Plymouth Argyle Loan
    08.2024 – 06.2025

    31 apps · 2 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2024/2025 6.22
    Championship 29 2 0 6.21
    FA Cup 1 0 0 –
    EFL Cup 1 0 0 6.68
  6. Burnley
    07.2024 – 08.2024

    0 apps · 0 goals

  7. Millwall Loan
    01.2024 – 06.2024

    14 apps · 2 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2023/2024 6.41
    Championship 14 2 0 6.41
  8. Burnley
    07.2023 – 01.2024

    2 apps · 0 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2023/2024 6.35
    Premier Lig 2 0 0 6.35
  9. Burnley Loan
    01.2023 – 06.2023

    14 apps · 2 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2022/2023 6.49
    Championship 12 2 1 6.52
    FA Cup 2 0 0 6.36
  10. Swansea City
    08.2021 – 01.2023

    52 apps · 15 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2022/2023 6.52
    Championship 19 3 1 6.52
    2021/2022 6.83
    Championship 32 12 3 6.83
    FA Cup 1 0 0 7.15
  11. Southampton
    01.2018 – 08.2021

    39 apps · 5 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2021/2022 6.41
    EFL Cup 1 0 0 6.41
    2020/2021 5.91
    Premier Lig 4 0 0 5.91
    EFL Cup 1 0 0 –
    2019/2020 6.31
    Premier Lig 21 3 2 6.29
    FA Cup 2 0 0 6.54
    EFL Cup 2 1 1 –
    2018/2019 6.40
    Premier Lig 6 1 1 6.40
    EFL Cup 1 0 0 –
    2017/2018
    Premier Lig 1 0 0 –
  12. Southampton U21 Youth
    07.2017 – 08.2021

    3 apps · 1 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2018/2019
    EFL Trophy 1 1 0 –
    2017/2018
    EFL Trophy 2 0 0 –
  13. Southampton U23 Youth
    12.2016 – 06.2021

    24 apps · 8 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2020/2021
    Premier League 2 4 1 0 –
    2019/2020
    Premier League 2 1 0 1 –
    2018/2019
    Premier League 2 Div 2 8 4 1 –
    Premier League International Cup 2 0 0 –
    2017/2018
    Premier League 2 Div 2 9 3 3 –
  14. Southampton U18 Youth
    07.2016 – 07.2018

    32 apps · 16 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2017/2018
    U18 Premier League 14 9 1 –
    FA Youth Cup 2 3 0 –
    2016/2017
    U18 Premier League 16 4 1 –

National team

Ireland U21 08.2019

5 apps · 0 goals

Ireland 11.2018

12 apps · 2 goals

Ireland U19 10.2017

4 apps · 1 goals