James Adeniyi

Early career

Adeniyi was born in Lagos, Nigeria into a Muslim family, and was raised in the Mushin neighbourhood of Lagos along with his two brothers and four sisters. In 2009, he was called up to a training camp hosted by the Nigeria under-17 national team, but he was later dropped and didn't make the final squad that went on to tour Qatar.

Bylis Ballsh

In January 2012, James joined Albanian Superliga side Bylis Ballsh, where other Nigerian players were already part of the squad, and he initially joined the club's youth team before being promoted to the first team ahead of the 2012–13 campaign. He made his professional debut on 23 September 2012 in an Albanian Superliga tie against FK Kukësi, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute for Shkëlzen Kelmendi in the 1–0 loss. Just a few days later on 26 September, James made his first professional start in an Albanian Cup tie against Tërbuni Pukë, where he also scored his first professional goal in the 2–0 win.

Loan to Tomori Berat

In January 2013, James was sent on loan to fellow top flight side Tomori Berat for the second part of 2012–13 season. After being initially used as a right-back, James impressed with his attack play and incursions forward and was given a more attacking role. He played his first game for his new side on 10 February, starting and playing full-90 minutes in a 1–0 away loss to Tirana. His first score-sheet contributions for the team came later in his fourth appearance, netting…

As of match played 1 June 2025

James is a practicing Muslim. He is eligible to play for Nigeria, Togo and Albania, and has expressed his desire to play for Albania should the opportunity present itself.

Laçi

Albanian Cup: 2014–15 Albanian Supercup: 2015 Skënderbeu Korçë

Albanian Superliga: 2015–16, 2017–18 Albanian Cup: 2017–18 Gabala

Azerbaijan Cup: 2018–19