Born in England to Nigerian parents, 27-year-old Tosin Adarabioyo has had a multicultural upbringing that spans two cultures.
Adarabioyo has played for England’s under-19, under-18, and under-17 teams, among other junior levels. He is still able to represent Nigeria at the national level.
He talked about how his upbringing was rooted in Nigerian customs in an interview with Chelsea’s official website. The Nigerian-born defender clarified, “My upbringing was clearly shaped by those values, and we’re very much a Nigerian family.”
“It’s obvious that my roots play a big role in who I am, from the culinary elements, such as eating traditional foods, to the ways we celebrate our heritage.”
He emphasized his passion for real Nigerian food in particular, mentioning dishes like pounded yam, which he humorously said are “stuff that makes you strong!”
So far this season, Tosin Adarabioyo has made 19 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, scoring one goal and dishing out one assist.
So far this season, the British Nigerian international has received three yellow cards in the English Premier League alone. On June 30, 2028, his Chelsea contract will come to an end.
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