David Kasumu

David Ayomide K. Kasumu[4] (born 5 October 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Milton Keynes Dons.

David Kasumu
Personal information
Full name David Ayomide K. Kasumu[1]
Date of birth (1999-10-05) 5 October 1999[2]
Place of birth Lambeth, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Milton Keynes Dons
Number 8
Youth career
0000–2017 Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Milton Keynes Dons 57 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 January 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Kasumu joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at a young age, and went on to progress through various age groups before moving into the club's development squad. On 30 April 2016, he was named as a substitute for the first team's away trip to Ipswich Town but did not feature.[5]

On 9 August 2016, Kasumu made his full professional debut for the club, playing 62 minutes in a 2–3 EFL Cup first round away win over Newport County.[6] On 26 December 2017, he signed professional terms with the club, a one-and-a-half year deal which was later extended a further year.[7] On 13 August 2019, Kasumu scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 EFL Cup first round encounter with rivals AFC Wimbledon.[8] He signed a new contract in December 2019, with undisclosed terms.[9]

International career

In July 2015 Kasumu was called up to the Nigeria U15 national team and took part in a training camp in Abuja.[10]

Career statistics
As of 8 January 2022
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons 2016–17[11] League One 0000100010
2017–18[12] League One 1000001[lower-alpha 1]020
2018–19[13] League Two 0000102[lower-alpha 1]030
2019–20[14] League One 21110314[lower-alpha 1]0292
2020–21[15] League One 240101040300
2021–22[16] League One 110101020150
Total 5713071130802
Career total 5713071130802
  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy.

Honours

References
  1. "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. "David Kasumu". 11v11. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  3. "David Kasumu - Midfielder - First Team - Milton Keynes Dons". www.mkdons.com. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  4. David Kasumu at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  5. "Ipswich Town 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  6. "Newport County 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  7. "Kasumu turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  8. "AFC Wimbledon 2-2 Milton Keynes Dons (2-4 pens)". BBC Sport. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  9. "David Kasumu: MK Dons midfielder extends deal beyond end of the season". 18 December 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  10. "Schoolboys selected for Nigeria training camp". Milton Keynes Dons. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  11. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  12. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  13. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  14. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  15. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  16. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  17. "End of Season Award 2018 - winners announced". Milton Keynes Dons. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
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