Ruud van Nistelrooy appears prepared to give Leicester City’s next generation a chance to earn their stripes in the first team.
Jeremy Monga made his historic Premier League debut under the Dutchman and plenty of young Leicester stars have been spotted training with the first team.
Although Monga wasn’t named in the squad for the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on 12 April, two others were.
Jake Evans is a name known to supporters but a lesser-known player is Olabade Aluko. But who is the young star aiming to make a name for himself? Leicester City News gives you the lowdown.
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Who is Olabade Aluko?
Olabade Aluko is a professional footballer currently at Leicester City.
Aluko joined Leicester’s academy as a youngster and has been playing for the Foxes’ Under-18s and Under-21s sides.
What is Olabade Aluko’s full name?
His full name is Olabade Olatomiwo Samuel Aluko.
How old is Olabade Aluko?
Aluko was born on 30 November 2006. The location of where he was born is not known.
What position does Olabade Aluko play?
The youngster can play as either a right back or even operate as a centre-back when required.
Is Olabade Aluko related to Eni Aluko?
Even though they share the same surname, the two are not related.
Is Olabade Aluko related to Soni Aluko?
Similarly to Eni Aluko, Olabade Aluko shares the same surname but is not related to Soni.