The Lion City Sailors are delighted to announce the signing of former Liverpool youngster Bobby Adekanye on a two-year contract – adding pace, flair, and proven European experience to the squad ahead of the upcoming season.
A dynamic left-footed forward who can operate on the right wing or as a second striker, the 27-year-old brings explosiveness and creativity in the final third. Renowned for his dribbling and ability to take on defenders one-on-one, Bobby’s direct running, agility, and knack for navigating tight spaces will add a fresh dimension to the Sailors’ attack.
Bobby honed his craft at some of Europe’s most prestigious academies, having developed within the youth systems of Ajax Amsterdam, FC Barcelona, and Liverpool. During his time with the Reds, he featured regularly at Under-18 and Under-23 level, representing the club in competitions such as the UEFA Youth League and Premier League 2.
He subsequently gained valuable senior experience across Europe, playing in Italy’s Serie A with Lazio and Spain’s LaLiga with Cádiz CF, while also featuring in the UEFA Europa League.
The Nigerian-born attacker, who represented the Netherlands up to Under-20 level, has also amassed close to 90 appearances in the Dutch Eredivisie, underlining his pedigree at the highest levels of European football.
Bobby arrives in Singapore after spending the past one-and-a-half seasons in Turkey, and is relishing the opportunity to embrace a new challenge in Asia.
“Honestly, I didn’t know too much about Singapore before this, but after speaking to the club and learning about its vision and ambitions, it immediately felt like the right place for me,” said Bobby, who also received offers from clubs in Asia and Europe, including the Netherlands.
“The club was very sincere about bringing me over, and the project they presented was very exciting. I’ve had many interesting experiences throughout my career, and I hope to draw on them to help this team challenge for every trophy and become one of the top clubs in the region.
“I’m a direct player who tries to bring joy to the fans through my style of play, and I can’t wait to show that on the pitch for the Sailors.”
Sailors Director of Football Luka Lalić welcomed Bobby’s arrival, highlighting the attacker’s quality and experience as valuable additions to the team.
“Bobby brings excellent technical quality and valuable experience from some of Europe’s top footballing environments. His unpredictability and ability to beat opponents one-on-one will give us something different in attack,” said Lalić.
“At 27, he is at an excellent age where he combines maturity and experience with hunger and ambition, and we believe he will make a strong impact on the team.”
Bobby’s arrival further strengthens the Sailors’ squad as the club prepares for a demanding campaign across domestic and regional competitions, while continuing to bring in players capable of elevating performances and exciting supporters.
