From Shuffle Select to Crystal Palace Academy, for Habeeb Adewusi Ayinde

From Shuffle Select to Crystal Palace Academy, for Habeeb Adewusi Ayinde
May 15, 2026

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From Shuffle Select to Crystal Palace Academy, for Habeeb Adewusi Ayinde

From Shuffle Select in Nigeria to Selhurst Park Dreams England: Habeeb Adewusi Ayinde 🇳🇬➡️🇬🇧

Habeeb Adewusi Ayinde, a talented striker from Shuffle Select Football Club, is currently on trials with the academy of Crystal Palace FC in the United Kingdom—another major step in his promising football journey.

A powerful and intelligent forward, Habeeb plays as a striker and is known for his sharp movement, finishing ability, and attacking presence in the final third. Standing at 5.9 ft and weighing 68 kg, the right-footed attacker combines strength, pace, and composure in front of goal.

Despite being just 17 years old, Habeeb has already made a strong impact, recording:

  • 16 Matches Played
  • 1236 Minutes Played
  • 18 Goals
  • 1 Assist

His development has been shaped through discipline, consistency, and competitive exposure with Shuffle Select Football Club, where he continues to grow as one of the exciting young attacking talents emerging from Nigeria.

Habeeb’s rise also highlights the growing importance of the N-Youth League, a platform that continues to provide visibility and international exposure for young footballers across Nigeria. Through competitive matches, scouting opportunities, and structured development, the N-Youth League is proving to be a gateway for grassroots talents to be seen on the global stage.

Now on trials with Crystal Palace Academy, Habeeb Adewusi Ayinde represents the next generation of Nigerian talent chasing elite European football dreams—a rising striker to watch.