David Kasumu

David Ayomide K. Kasumu[3] (born 5 October 1999) is an English-Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Milton Keynes Dons.

David Kasumu
Personal information
Full name David Ayomide K. Kasumu
Date of birth (1999-10-05) 5 October 1999[1]
Place of birth Lambeth, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Milton Keynes Dons
Number 8
Youth career
0000–2017 Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Milton Keynes Dons 50 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:30, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Kasumu joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at a young age, and went on to progress through various age groups before moving into the club's development squad. On 30 April 2016, he was named as a substitute for the first team's away trip to Ipswich Town but did not feature.[4]

On 9 August 2016, Kasumu made his full professional debut for the club, playing 62 minutes in a 2–3 EFL Cup first round away win over Newport County.[5] On 26 December 2017, he signed professional terms with the club, a one-and-a-half year deal which was later extended a further year.[6] On 13 August 2019, Kasumu scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 EFL Cup first round encounter with rivals AFC Wimbledon.[7] He signed a new contract in December 2019, with undisclosed terms.[8]

International career

In July 2015 Kasumu was called up to the Nigeria U15 national team and took part in a training camp in Abuja.[9]

Career statistics
As of 23 November 2020.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons 2016–17[10] League One 0000100010
2017–18[11] League One 1000001[lower-alpha 1]020
2018–19[12] League Two 4000102[lower-alpha 1]030
2019–20[13] League One 21110314[lower-alpha 1]0292
2020–21[14] League One 100101030150
Total 3511041100502
Career total 3511041100502
  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy.

Honours

References
  1. "David Kasumu". 11v11. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  2. "David Kasumu - Midfielder - First Team - Milton Keynes Dons". www.mkdons.com. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  3. David Kasumu at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  4. "Ipswich Town 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  5. "Newport County 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  6. "Kasumu turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  7. "AFC Wimbledon 2-2 Milton Keynes Dons (2-4 pens)". BBC Sport. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  8. "David Kasumu: MK Dons midfielder extends deal beyond end of the season". 18 December 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  9. "Schoolboys selected for Nigeria training camp". Milton Keynes Dons. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  10. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  11. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  12. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  13. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  14. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  15. "End of Season Award 2018 - winners announced". Milton Keynes Dons. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
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