AFCON 2025
Femi Azeez is name that is fast-becoming popular among Nigeria football fans. The versatile forward is reportedly among the players Eric Chelle is planning to invite to the Super Eagles ahead of the next round of matches this summer.
Thr 24-year right winger just wrapped up a briliant season with Millwall in the English Championship helping them secure a place in the playoffs with 11 goals and seven assists in 35 league matches.
Femi Azeez is exciting to watch and has potentials to to become a Premier League star ahead of next season as he is currently being linked to Brighton and Hove Albion and Bournemouth reportedly.
This pots examines five important facts about the British-Nigerian forward.
Family Background
Femi Azeez was born in Westminster, London, and grew up in Northwood. He has a Nigerian father and a Spanish mother (reflected in his full name with “Beloso”). His younger brother, Miguel, also plays professional football.
Rising Championship Star
Oluwafemi “Femi” Javier Azeez Beloso (born June 5, 2001) is a dynamic English forward/winger currently playing for Millwall in the EFL Championship. He is known for his pace, creativity, and direct style, he has impressed with strong goal and assist tallies in recent seasons.
International Choice
Femi Azeez is eligible to okay for three countries: Nigeria, Spain and England but the 24-year-old has committed his international future to Nigeria (Super Eagles), following his father’s heritage according to reports.
Career Path
Released by Watford’s academy at 14, Femi Azeez started in non-league with Northwood and Wealdstone before joining Reading in 2019. He developed into a key Championship player there before he moved to Millwall in August 2024 on a long-term deal.
Versatile Attacker
He primarily plays as a right winger or forward. He has earned recognition like Championship Player of the Month and continues to build a reputation as one of the division’s exciting talents. He scored 11 goals and even assists in the just-concluded English Championship helping Millwall secure a place in the playoffs.
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