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Tom Dele-Bashiru
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Tom Dele-Bashiru is a professional football player who currently plays for Reading on loan from Watford. He is an English-born Nigerian international, and his official position is as a midfielder.
He wears a jersey number 8 for the national team, 24 for Watford, and 19 for Reading.
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ayotomiwa Sherif Dele-Bashiru |
| Date Of Birth | 17 September, 1999 |
| Age | 22 years old |
| Birth Place | Manchester, England |
| Parent(s) | Bandele Bashiru |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Current Team | Reading F.C. (On loan) |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Jersey No. | #8 (national team), #24 (Watford), and #19 (Reading) |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Nationality | English |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | Nigerian |
| Relationship Status | N/A |
| Social Media | Twitter and Instagram |
| Net Worth | Around $2 million |
Tom Dele-Bashiru Early Life
On 17 September 1999, Tom Dele-Bashiru was born in Manchester, England, under the sign of Virgo.
His full and real name is Ayotomiwa Sherif Dele-Bashiru, and his age is currently 22. He has 6 feet 0 inches in height and weighs over 68 kg.
His father is Bandele Bashiru, and his mother’s name is currently unavailable. However, his parents are from Nigeria.
As loving parents, they may have always been there for him to support their son in his up and down. They may still be busy doing everything from their side to push him toward his dream.
Tom Dele-Bashiru Career
Youth Career
Tom is a product of English giant Manchester City. He joined the club’s youth academy in 2005 and developed his skills there playing at the junior level.
Nonetheless, he has been a youth player for the City until 2017.
Senior Career
On 19 December 2017, Tom made his professional debut with the City in the EFL Cup versus Leicester City. He came on as a substitute for Phil Foden in the 91st minute and played in extra time and won the game in a penalty shoot-out by 3-4.
A 22-year-old left Man City after his contract with the club expired and joined another English Premier League (EPL) team, Watford, on a 6-year deal on 24 July 2019.
Tom debuted for Watford in a 3–3 draw match against Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup third round and netted the opening goal.
On 3 October 2020, he was injured in the first half of his debut league start against Reading. Watford confirmed that the midfielder would undergo an anterior cruciate ligament injury surgery. That injury made him stay out and take rest for approximately six months.
In the summer of 2021, the Hornets transferred him to the Championship side, Reading, on a season-long loan to get more playing time and thoroughly mend his fitness.
International Career
Tom is eligible to play for England and Nigeria because he was born in England but has Nigerian descent. And he already played for the England U16 team.
Nevertheless, he chose to represent Nigeria later and played in the 2019 Poland FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Tom Dele-Bashiru Relationship
There are currently no signs of his dating life. Perhaps Tom prefers not to share his possessions with others.
He could be dating someone important to him right now, or he could be alone. On the other side, as a talented young star, he may be preoccupied with his football career rather than focusing on other things.
However, if he ever comes up with his relationship in public, his target audience will be aware of it.
Tom Dele-Bashiru Net Worth
There are no details regarding his actual earnings available right now. However, as per our estimates, his net worth could be around $2 million.
On the other hand, Tom is so passionate player; hence he has an attitude of dedication and hard work in his field of interest.
So, he may be receiving a good sum from his possession, and it also depends on performance.
Tom Dele-Bashiru Social Media
Tom uses Instagram and Twitter. He goes by the same handle on both platforms, @tomdele10.
On Instagram, he has 40 posts, 54.1k followers, and 207 followings. Likewise, he has 57 followings and 7,294 followers on Twitter.
Follow him on both to see updates on his life and game.
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