Babajide Ezekiel Adeeko (born 3 April 2003) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for side Wigan Athletic.
Born in Ireland to Nigerian parents, Adeeko grew up in the Ballybane area of Galway. He played football at local club Mervue United until the age of 13, when he moved to England with his mother. He then joined the Academy at Wigan Athletic.
Adeeko signed his first professional contract with Wigan Athletic in June 2021. He made his first team debut in the 2021âÂÂ22 season, appearing as an substitute against Sunderland in the EFL Cup.
He made his league debut on the opening day of the 2023âÂÂ24 season, coming on as an substitute against Derby County. He made his first league start on 15 August 2023 against Carlisle United.
Adeeko scored his first goal for the club on Boxing Day 2024 against Rotherham United.
In 2022, Adeeko was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-19 team for their Under-19 Championship qualifiers. He made one appearance for the team in their 4âÂÂ0 win against Armenia.
In September 2023, he received his first call-up for the under-21 team, and made his debut in a 3âÂÂ2 win against Turkey.