Semi Ajayi’s biography, net worth, career, transfers, and clubs, including Hull City, West Brom, and Arsenal, are detailed alongside his FIFA ratings, stats, salary, injury updates, and personal life. His height, jersey number, Instagram, style of play, PES and EA FC stats, Premier League performance, goals, education, family, wife, and siblings are also covered.
Semi Ajayi Biography
Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo Ajayi was born on 9 November 1993 in Crayford, England, to Nigerian (Yoruba) parents, Biyi and Dayo Ajayi. His mother, Dayo, was born in the UK but returned to Nigeria, where she met Semi’s father.
He earned his nickname “Semi” at school because his full name, Oluwasemilogo (which means “The Lord has glorified me”), was difficult for classmates to pronounce.
Since his childhood, Semi’s parents have been very supportive of his interest in becoming a football player to the extent that his parents allowed his schooling to take a back seat. In fact, his father often takes Semi and his brother Fikayo to training sessions.
Semi had several siblings, such as his brothers Jay, Solomon, and Fikayo Ajayi. Jay had a professional career as an American football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins before retiring because of injuries.
Solomon also had the same career as an American football player for the Liberty Flames as a linebacker (LB) before being signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
His older brother, Fikayo, started as a rugby player but switched to football before injuries like a hamstring and a broken leg put a full stop to his sports career. He later pursued a scholarship in the United States and now works in New York.
Meanwhile, as for his faith, the religion of the Yorubas in Nigeria is generally Christian or Muslim. While parts of his name (Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo Ajayi) suggest he is a Christian, others appear in both Christian and Muslim families. He has not publicly revealed his religion.
Education
Semi Ajayi attended Dartford Grammar School. He used to be a brilliant student with good grades, particularly in languages, science, and math. His parents told him the importance of maintaining good grades to continue playing football.
At age 16, Semi received a football scholarship with Charlton. He had to choose between continuing his academic path and pursuing football. He ultimately chose football, and his parents supported his decision.
Despite leaving school for football, Semi Ajayi has expressed a desire to return to his studies in the future. He enjoyed subjects like French, Spanish, mathematics, and business studies, and would like to continue them later.
Semi Ajayi Transfers
Starting at Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic trained him as a young player. The club offered a first professional contract in January 2012.
Later that year, he moved to Dartford for twenty-eight days. He played 3 games and scored 1 goal.
Then he returned to Charlton and helped the reserve team win the Professional Development League 2. He also sat on the senior bench once against Blackpool.
Moving to Arsenal
Arsenal noticed him and brought him to their Academy in September 2013. He scored a header in his Arsenal U21 debut.
Semi joined the senior bench four times in the 2014–15 season but did not play. He took part in a friendly against Boreham Wood.
Joining Cardiff City
Cardiff City took him on loan in March 2015. He did not make a first-team appearance. At the end of the season, he signed a two-year deal with Cardiff.
He received the number twenty-nine shirt. His name came up twice as an unused substitute in the League Cup.
Loan Spells
AFC Wimbledon signed him on loan in September 2015. He made 5 appearances.
After that, Crewe Alexandra took him on loan in November 2015. He played well. A debut came quickly. A place in the Football League Team of the Week followed.
Good performances helped extend the loan to its maximum length. He set up a goal against Walsall. He finished the loan in February 2016 and went back to Cardiff.
Rotherham United
Rotherham United signed him on loan in January 2017. A debut came the next day. He scored his first goal for the club in February.
Semi played seventeen games and later signed a permanent deal that began on 1 July 2017. He helped the team win promotion through the play-off final on 27 May 2018.
In April 2019, he won the EFL Championship Player of the Month. That season, he also won Away Player of the Season and Goal of the Season for a strike against Leeds.
West Bromwich Albion
On 20 July 2019, he joined West Bromwich Albion. A four-year contract started his new chapter.
He scored his first Premier League goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Liverpool on 27 December 2020. Semi played many matches in the Championship and Premier League across several seasons.
Hull City
On 19 June 2025, Semi’s current club, Hull City, signed him on a free transfer. It was a two-year deal with an option for one more year. He wears the number 6 shirt.
Nigeria Youth Career
In May 2013, he joined the Nigeria U-20 squad for the Toulon Tournament. He made his debut against Belgium U21 in a 1–1 draw. He also played against Portugal and Brazil. After the tournament, he said he was proud to play for Nigeria.
Super Eagles of Nigeria
His first senior call-up came in August 2018 for the 2019 AFCON Qualifiers. He called it a “dream” call-up. Semi Ajayi made his debut against Seychelles after coming on for the injured Chidozie Awaziem.
In December 2023, he was named in the 25-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. He played every single minute of all seven matches. Nigeria finished as runners-up.
Honours
Semi Ajayi helped Rotherham United win key matches in 2018. He played for Nigeria when they came second in the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in 2023.
The 32-year-old was the EFL Championship’s best player in March 2019, and Nigeria honoured him with the title of a Member of the Order of the Niger for his achievements.
Semi Ajayi Stats
He didn’t make a single first-team appearance for Charlton Athletic when he began his career in 2012–13. A loan to Dartford resulted in one goal in four matches. But when he joined Arsenal between 2013 and 2015, once again, no first-team appearance was made.
Ajayi signed for Cardiff City on loan in 2014–15, later joining permanently, though without any first team action. Another loan move to AFC Wimbledon and Crewe Alexandra followed in 2015–16, producing 18 appearances without goals. Rotherham United marked his breakthrough. There, he scored 13 goals in 91 appearances across league and cup competitions.
At West Bromwich Albion (2019–2025), he made 177 appearances with 13 goals, including a Premier League season in 2020–21. He joined Hull City in 2025–26, making seven Championship appearances. Internationally, Ajayi has made 45 caps for the Super Eagles of Nigeria since being called up in 2018, scoring just once. So far, he has a total of 314 club appearances with 28 goals.
Semi Ajayi Profile
Semi Ajayi Wife/Girlfriend
Information regarding Semi Ajayi’s personal life is not available because no wife or partner has been confirmed. Reliable sources such as his Wikipedia page, Hull City profile, and club news focus exclusively on his football career.
However, one person linked to Ajayi is Instagram influencer Amelia Akhatar, whom he is said to have promised marriage but ended up ghosting. Akhatar posted details of their one-month communications and one date with Ajayi. She was upset about how the relationship ended. Akhatar made it known that nothing serious happened between them other than that one and only date.
Aside from that one incident, Ajayi has kept his romance away from social media. He has not confirmed any relationships, shared photos of any girl, or been involved in relationship scandals. His girlfriend, if he has one, is still unknown.
He continues to maintain privacy over his relationships. Only his football career is open to all.
Semi Ajayi Cars & Houses
There is no public information about his car collection. Semi does not show off his cars or houses on social media, so Semi Ajayi’s cars and houses are unknown.
Obviously, his salary is high enough that he could own multiple cars and make big personal purchases. So, this is not a case of not being able to afford one.
Net Worth, Salary & Market Value
Semi Ajayi currently earns £8,000 per week at Hull City, which adds up to £416,000 per year.
Previously, he earned £16,000 per week (£832,000 per year) at Hull City in 2025, £13,000 per week (£676,000 per year) at West Brom from 2020 to 2024, and £2,600 per week (£135,200 per year) at Rotherham United in 2018 and 2019.
His total net worth is £4,898,400. His current contract with Hull City expires on June 30, 2027.
Ajayi’s market value is estimated to be around €1 million. Different sources provide varying figures, with FootballTransfers valuing him between €0.7M and €1M, and FotMob listing his market value at €847.5K.
Style of play, PES and EA FC Stats
In eFootball and PES 2021, Semi Ajayi has a rating of 75. His stronger foot is the right foot. He is 193 cm tall, weighs 83 kg, condition C, price 8,000, max level 31.
His abilities include attacking (59), offensive awareness (53), finishing (57), kicking power (66), dribbling (56), ball control (58), tight possession (53), balance (56). Defending includes defending (70), heading (73), jumping (70), defensive awareness (69), tackling (73), defensive engagement (67), aggression (69).
Ajayi’s passing abilities include passing (58), low pass (64), lofted pass (62), set piece taking (52), and curl (54). His physicality includes physicality (69), speed (70), acceleration (63), physical contact (76), and stamina (66). His goalkeeping stats are 40 across all categories. Semi Ajayi rarely uses his weak foot; weak foot accuracy is medium, his form is standard, and his injury resistance is low.
Semi Ajayi’s playing style is called “The Destroyer,” and his skills in the game include heading, man marking, blocking, and fighting spirit.
Semi Ajayi FIFA ratings
Semi Ajayi’s FIFA ratings vary by edition. He has a 70 overall rating in EA SPORTS FC™ 26, a 71-rated Silver Rare card in FIFA 23, and an 87-rated TOTS card in FIFA 20.
