Ramon Azeez

Ramon Azeez Biography / Profile

Ramon Olamilekan Azeez was born on December 12th, 1992 in Abuja, Nigeria. He is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Spanish club CD Lugo.

Ramon Azeez Age

Ramon Azeez is 32 years old.

Ramon Azeez Early Life

Born in Abuja, Azeez began playing football in the Future Pro Academy. In 2010 he agreed a move to the B side of UD Almería in Spain, but had to wait until July 2011 to complete the transfer.

Ramon Azeez Career

On August 17th, 2012, after one full season with in Segunda División B, Azeez made his debut with the first team of Almeria when he came on as a substitute for Javier Casquero in the 55th minute of an away fixture against FC Barcelona B in the Segunda División championship. On 28 June 2013, Azeez was promoted to the Andalusians' main squad, with the club having just recently promoted to the Spanish top division, La Liga. He made his debut in the competition on 30 August, playing roughly 20 minutes in a 2–2 home draw against Elche CF. He scored his first professional goal on 21 December 2013, netting the game's only in a win at Real Betis. Azeez appeared sparingly during the 2014–15 campaign, as his side suffered relegation. In June 2015 he requested a transfer, and after failing to sign a professional contract, he was demoted back to the reserves in August. On 26 January 2016, he returned to the main squad, seriously threatened with relegation, after agreeing to a professional deal. On 13 July 2017, free agent Azeez signed with CD Lugo also in the Spanish second level.

Azeez appeared with the Nigeria under-17's in 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, and was a regular in the team which eventually finished runner-up. Two years later he appeared in the youth World Cup, also as a starter. On 3 February 2014, Azeez was called up to the full side for a friendly against Mexico. He made his debut on 5 March, playing the entire second half in a 0–0 draw at Georgia Dome. On 6 May 2014, Azeez was named in the provisional 30-man squad ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He was included in Stephen Keshi's final list for the tournament, and made his debut on 16 June by starting in a 0–0 draw against Iran.