Dipo Akinyemi

Potters Bar Town

Akinyemi began his career at Potters Bar Town's youth set-up in 2011 after impressing youth manager John Gibbs playing Sunday league football. He was part of the Potters Bar under-18 team that defeated full-time academy teams in consecutive years in the FA Youth Cup. After three years in the youth team, Akinyemi made his first-team debut on 6 September 2014, scoring in a 4–0 away victory against Bedford Town. He made seven league appearances in the Southern League Division One Central over the next two months.

Stevenage

After gaining first-team experience at Potters Bar, Akinyemi joined the academy of League Two club Stevenage at the end of 2014. He trained with the first team towards the end of the 2014–15 season and was an unused substitute in two league matches in April 2015. Akinyemi signed his first professional contract that summer, and made his senior debut under new manager Teddy Sheringham in the opening match of the 2015–16 season, a 2–0 defeat to Notts County at Broadhall Way. He scored his first goal for the club in his third appearance, finishing off a counterattack in a 2–2 draw away at Newport County on 15 August 2015. Akinyemi made 16 appearances during the season, predominantly in its opening months, and scored once.

Loan spells

Akinyemi joined National League club Aldershot Town on a one-month loan on 10 November 2015, intended to aid his development through regular first-team football. He scored on his debut…

Deployed as a centre forward throughout his career, Akinyemi's youth manager at Potters Bar Town, John Gibbs, highlighted his work ethic and strength, also commending his attitude and dedication. He has also been described as "pacy and strong" and "a real threat".

As of match played 15 August 2026

Born in England, Akinyemi is of Nigerian descent.