Born in London to Nigerian parents, Ade Akinbiyi is a former professional footballer, widely recognised as a powerful centre forward and for his record signings, including a £5.3 million move to Leicester City.
He has also represented Nigeria at international level. Starting his career with the Norwich City youth team, he made his debut against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Cup in 1993. His first move was to Gillingham in 1997: the young player made ...