David Akintola

Babajide David Akintola ⓘ(born 13 January 1996) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Hull City.

Club career

Early career

Akintola is a product of FC Ebedei. He played in the Torneo Bellinzona U18s, making one assist, and is viewed as one of Nigeria's most anticipated young talents.

Akintola transferred to FC Midtjylland in November 2014 from his new clubs cooperative club, FC Ebedei. He played for Midtjylland U19 in the 2014–2015 season, where they won the league. He helped the team, scoring 9 goals.[citation needed]

Midtjylland

Before being loaned to Thisted FC, Akintola was promoted to the Midtjylland senior team prior to the new season.

Akintola was loaned out to Norwegian First Division-side FK Jerv on 11 March 2017 for the rest of the season. On 16 February 2018, he was loaned out again, this time to FK Haugesund.

In February 2019, Akintola was once again sent out on loan, this time to Rosenborg with the option to make the move permanent after the 2019 season.

In January 2020, Akintola signed a six-month loan contract with Omonia Nicosia.

On 28 September 2020, Akintola joined newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig club Hatayspor on a one-year loan.

Adana Demirspor

On 27 July 2021, Akintola transferred to Adana Demirspor on an undisclosed fee.

Hull City

On 15 August 2025, Akintola joined Hull City on a two-year deal. He made his debut on 17 August, when he came on as a 67th-minute substitute for Joel Ndala in the 3–2 home win against Oxford United. He scored his first goal for the club on 4 October, in the 1–0 home win against Sheffield United.

Career statistics

Club

As of 24 January 2026.