Timoni Gbalajobi is the new young scoring sensation in the United States of America that is currently painting Philadelphia Union FC with goals.
The 16 year old free-scoring forward who has previously featured for the U.S. U-15 men’s youth national team, we gathered is eligible to represent Nigeria at the U-17 level with his dual citizenship status.
Gbalajobi currently plays for Philadelphia Union U-18. Remarkably, he started playing since four seasons ago.
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It would be recalled that Nigeria has lost so many of its stars to foreign countries including the U.S. which has Folarin Balogun in their ranks and many others like Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke for England, Michael Olise France, David Alaba Austria, Manuel Akanji Switzerland to mention a few.
For Nigeria, this is the best time to secure the player’s future before he debuts for another country at full international level.
The young talented forward continues to be a highly productive attacker for the Union’s youth ranks. In February 2026, he secured the U-16 Golden Boot at the elite Snow Bowl International Academy Tournament.
Last season he churned out impressive statistics of 35 goals 7 assists in 45 matches to underscore his immense potential.
Gbalajobi is definitely a player to watch as he’s destined for the top in the round leather game.
