5. Ola Aina
Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina (born 8 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for English side Chelsea FC. Ola Aina was born in London, England to Nigerian parents.
Aina joined Chelsea at Under-11 after a successful trial. He started his career as a right winger with an eye for goal, before moving further back and establishing himself predominantly as a highly mobile full-back, also capable of playing as a central defender. Aina continued to impress at right-back in his youthful career at Chelsea. He eventually earned a professional contract at Chelsea upon his 17th birthday in October. His impressive displays for Chelsea’s youth was acknowledged by Jose Mourinho, who included the defender in his squad for the post and pre-season tours. Ola has been at the centre of Chelsea’s golden youth generation, he has won loads of trophies with Chelsea as one of the leaders of men in the team.
He has represented the Three Lions at Under-19s, Under-18s, Under-17s, Under-16s. Ola is still eligible to play for Nigeria due to his parental background.
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