Femi Akinwande
Femi Akinwande, full name Obafemi Karl Akinwande, is an English professional footballer born on 19 September 1995. He plays as a striker for Welling United in the Isthmian League Premier Division, and he is of Nigerian descent.
Early life and youth career
Akinwande began his football journey in Millwall’s youth academy, joining the club at age seven and staying for nine years before leaving in 2013. He then joined Dartford and began his senior career, moving through several non-league clubs in the following years.
Career overview
- Dartford and early loans: After joining Dartford in 2013, he spent time on loan at Walton Casuals and Leatherhead.
- Fisher and Maldon & TilpTree: He signed for Fisher in 2015, then moved to Maldon & Tiptree later that year, where his prolific form helped him earn a move to Colchester United’s academy.
- Colchester United: Akinwande joined Colchester United, making his professional debut in March 2016. During his time with Colchester, he had loan spells at Bishop’s Stortford, Maldon & Tiptree, East Thurrock United, Concord Rangers, and Haringey Borough.
- Non-league progress: After his stint with Colchester, he continued in non-league football with East Thurrock United, Concord Rangers, Haringey Borough, Braintree Town, Billericay Town, Tonbridge Angels, Carshalton Athletic, Hastings United, and Hornchurch.
- Stevenage and Dartford loan: In June 2020, he signed for Stevenage in League Two. He made 11 appearances for Stevenage in the first half of the 2020–21 season and spent time on loan at Dartford during that season before returning when the National League South season was curtailed.
- Return to non-league and recent moves: After leaving Stevenage in 2021, he returned to non-league football, rejoining clubs including Braintree Town and Billericay Town, then moving to Tonbridge Angels and Carshalton Athletic. In 2023 he joined Hastings United, moved to Hornchurch in late 2023, returned to Billericay Town in 2024, and then signed for Welling United in 2025.
Style of play
Former Stevenage manager Alex Revell described Akinwande as a pacey, powerful player with skill and good work ethic, capable of contributing both goals and assists.
Personal life
Akinwande is of Nigerian descent, reflecting his Nigerian heritage.
Career highlights
- Professional debut for Colchester United in 2016.
- Has played for numerous clubs across the English non-league system and had a spell in the Football League with Stevenage.
- Noted for his pace, power and forward movement as a striker.
This page was last edited on 29 January 2026, at 01:14 (CET).