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James Olayinka

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James Olayinka

Midfielder · October 2020–May 2021

Former playerLoan spell
Before, during & after Southend
THE CAREER JOURNEY

Before, during & after Southend

Arrived fromArsenal
Southend UnitedOctober 2020–May 2021
Next club / destinationArsenal (loan return)

Arsenal midfielder James Olayinka arrived at Roots Hall on loan in October 2020, giving Southend energy and drive during a difficult League Two campaign. He contributed important goals from midfield, including one in the FA Cup, and became a regular despite the club's struggles.

His loan was extended in early 2021 and he finished the season with 21 competitive appearances and three goals before returning to Arsenal.

Player details
AT A GLANCE

Player details

Position
Midfielder
Nationality
Nigeria
Southend years
October 2020–May 2021
Status
Former player
Loan club
Arsenal
Historical appearances & goals
SOUTHEND CAREER RECORD

Historical appearances & goals

Recorded career totals
CompetitionStartsSub appearancesAppearancesGoals
League173202
FA Cup1011
League Cup / FA Trophy0000
Other cups0000
All competitions183213

This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.

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