Name Michael Bakare Weight 75 kg | Years Team Height 1.81 m Number 34 Role Footballer | |
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Full name Michael Adewale A. Oluwabunmi Bakare Date of birth (1986-12-01) 1 December 1986 (age 29) | ||
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Michael Adewale A. Oluwabunmi Bakare (born 1 December 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Connah's Quay Nomads.
Contents
- watch michael bakare talks about signing for wrexham
- Early career
- Macclesfield Town
- Southport
- Droylsden loan
- 2013 2016
- Wrexham
- Later career
- References
Early career
After starting his career with Leyton, and spells with Welling United, and Thurrock, Bakare joined Bishop's Stortford in 2010. It was here where he first made an real impact, converting from a full back and midfielder to a forward player.
Following an impressive 9 goals in 14 games early in the 2011/12 season, Bakare joined Conference South club Chelmsford City, in a free transfer on 19 October 2011. He continued to impress at his new club, scoring 5 goals in 10 games, which earnt Bakare a move to Football League side, Macclesfield Town on 17 January 2012.
Macclesfield Town
Bakare signed on a free transfer, and made his first appearance as a substitute against Swindon Town on 21 January 2012. He was however limited to substitute appearances at Macclesfield, not starting a single game, and was released by the club, following their relegation at the end of the 2011/2012 season, making only 9 appearances. His last game was against Southend United on 5 May 2012.
Southport
Conference National club Southport took Bakare on trial in July 2012. After a single appearance in a friendly against Skelmersdale United it was announced manager Liam Watson had signed the player to a contract for the 2012–13 season at the club's AGM on 27 July 2012.
Droylsden (loan)
In October 2012 he joined Droylsden on loan and scored on his club debut on 27 October as the club beat Colwyn Bay.
2013-2016
From then on he has been somewhat of a journeyman, going on to play for Chelmsford City, Dover Athletic, Tonbridge Angels, Braintree Town, Bury Town, VCD Athletic and Witham Town before rejoinging his former club Welling United for the 2015/16 season.
Wrexham
On 22 June 2016, he joined Wrexham, along with his Welling teammate Nortei Nortey, on a 1-year deal. He made his debut for the club on the opening day of the 2016–17 season, in a 0–0 draw with Dover Athletic.
On 24 November 2016, he joined Billericay Town on loan from Wrexham until January 2017. He made his debut in a league match against Metropolitan Police where he won his side a penalty before converting it himself, in a game that finished 1–1. Following the end of his loan spell, Bakare returned to Wrexham where his contract was cancelled by mutual consent on 23 January 2017.
Later career
He signed for Warrington Town on 23 March 2017.
In August 2017, Bakare joined Welsh Premier League side Connah's Quay Nomads, alongside his brother Mathias, after a successful trial period.