Mofe Jemide
Mofe Jemide is a commanding, modern-day, centre-back who is comfortable on the ball and calm under pressure.
Mofe Jemide is a commanding, modern-day, centre-back who is comfortable on the ball and calm under pressure.
The imposing centre-back was a part of Dave Cooper's Under-15s side which finished runners-up in the U15 National Floodlit Cup final against Sunderland in 2021/22.
He was nearly ever-present for the Under-18s in 2022/23, making 25 out of a possible 26 appearances in all competitions. He was on international duty with England Under-17s multiple times throughout the campaign.
Jemide's performances in 22/23 saw him earn a scholarship ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. He also featured for the Under-21s in their pre-season tour of Salt Lake City.
He signed his first professional contract in November 2023 and has captained the U18s side on occasion throughout 23/24.
The centre-back made his first appearance for the Under-21s in April 2024 against Fulham in the Premier League Cup quarter-final.
Jemide finished the 23/24 campaign with 26 appearances in total (19 for the U18s and seven for the U21s). He started and kept a clean sheet in the Premier League International Cup final at Selhurst Park, helping Palace to victory over Jong PSV.
Ahead of the 2024/25 season, Jemide was a part of the first-team squad in their pre-season tour of the United States. He featured in 14 consecutive games for the U21s at the start of the campaign, before suffering an injury in December.
He made his return to action in April 2025, starting for the U18s against Arsenal.