
The youthful defender caught Swindon Town by surprise. In the summer of 2020, after winning the League Two title after three years in the fourth division, Swindon Town were preparing to compete in the forthcoming League One season.
The Robins brought in several new faces to help them survive in the third tier, including Brett Pitman, Diallang Jaiyesimi, and Jonathan Grounds.
While Swindon couldn’t avoid relegation to League Two, one summer signing in particular surprised Town fans with his ability, ambition, and consistency.
The recruitment of 20-year-old released Reading starlet Akin Odimayo was first viewed as a long-term signing who would be eased into regular football; nonetheless, the defender took the Robins by surprise.
Odimayo made an excellent start to life at Swindon
On his professional league debut, the teenage defender was named to the starting lineup when Town met Rochdale at the County Ground for their first game of the season.
Swindon overcame the Dale 3-1 on the first day of the season, but Richie Wellens’ team lost six of their following eight league matches before the manager was removed of his duties.
Odimayo went on to play 34 games for Town in his first season, impressing with his tackling and ball-handling abilities.
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