Full Name: Diallang Jaiyesimi
Date of Birth: September 2, 1998
Place of Birth: London, England
Early Life and Youth Career:
Diallang Jaiyesimi was born on September 2, 1998, in London, England. He developed a passion for football from a young age and began his footballing journey in local youth teams. He caught the eye of talent scouts with his skills and dedication, leading him to join the academy of a professional football club.
Professional Career:
Jaiyesimi made his professional debut as a footballer in the senior squad of Norwich City, an English football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. He made his first-team debut for Norwich in the EFL Cup during the 2016-2017 season. However, to gain more playing time and experience, he was loaned out to several lower-league clubs.
He spent time on loan at clubs like Grimsby Town and Swindon Town, where he showcased his potential and ability to make an impact on the pitch. His performances during these loan spells earned him praise from fans and pundits alike.
Playing Style:
Diallang Jaiyesimi is known for his pace, dribbling ability, and creativity on the wing. He is a versatile attacker capable of playing on either flank, as a winger, or even as an attacking midfielder. His ability to take on defenders one-on-one and deliver dangerous crosses into the box makes him a valuable asset in the final third.
Career statistics
Club
- As of May 8, 2022[61]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Rushden & Diamonds | 2004–05[6] | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
2005–06[6] | League Two | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 16 | 5 | |
2006–07[6] | Conference Premier | 45 | 19 | 2 | 1 | ― | 3[c] | 0 | 50 | 20 | ||
2007–08[6] | Conference Premier | 28 | 16 | 3 | 2 | ― | 3[d] | 0 | 34 | 18 | ||
Total | 90 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 104 | 43 | ||
Gillingham | 2007–08[62] | League One | 18 | 4 | ― | ― | ― | 18 | 4 | |||
2008–09[63] | League Two | 41 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[e] | 3 | 49 | 21 | |
2009–10[64] | League One | 42 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1[f] | 1 | 48 | 17 | |
Total | 101 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 115 | 42 | ||
Norwich City | 2010–11[65][a] | Championship | 39 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | 41 | 13 | |
2011–12[68] | Premier League | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ― | 26 | 5 | ||
2012–13[69] | Premier League | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ― | 19 | 3 | ||
Total | 74 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 21 | ||
Eintracht Braunschweig | 2013–14[70] | Bundesliga | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | ― | 10 | 0 | ||
Millwall | 2013–14[71] | Championship | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ― | 14 | 2 | |
Coventry City | 2014–15[72] | League One | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 30 | 3 |
Barnsley | 2015–16[73] | League One | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Blackburn Rovers | 2015–16[73] | Championship | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ― | ― | 19 | 2 | ||
Walsall | 2016–17[74] | League One | 38 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 41 | 7 |
2017–18[70][g] | League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
Total | 46 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 7 | ||
Grimsby Town (loan) | 2017–18[75] | League Two | 5 | 1 | ― | ― | ― | 5 | 1 | |||
St Mirren | 2018–19[78] | Scottish Premiership | 30 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 6 |
Kilmarnock | 2019–20[79] | Scottish Premiership | 4 | 0 | ― | ― | ― | 4 | 0 | |||
Stevenage | 2019–20[79] | League Two | 4 | 0 | ― | ― | 1[f] | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
Chelmsford City | 2020–21[70] | National League South | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |||
2021–22[70] | National League South | 28 | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 30 | 11 | ||
Total | 30 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 12 | ||
King’s Lynn Town (loan) | 2020–21[80] | National League | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | |||
Career totals | 478 | 131 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 533 | 145 |