Femi Azeez, born Oluwafemi Javier Azeez Beloso on June 5, 2001, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Millwall and the Nigeria national team. Born in England to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, Azeez represents Nigeria internationally despite being eligible for England. He recently made his international debut in May 2026, scoring twice in his first appearance.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Oluwafemi Javier Azeez Beloso |
| Date of Birth | 5 June 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Westminster, London, England |
| Nationality | English (represents Nigeria internationally) |
| Country of Origin | Nigerian heritage (father), Spanish heritage (mother) |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Professional Footballer (Forward) |
| Club | Millwall FC (EFL Championship) |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Position | Forward (also plays Left Winger, Right Winger, Attacking Midfielder) |
| Jersey Number | 11 |
| Net Worth | £1,505,400 (approximately $1.9M USD) |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Weight | 69–79 kg |
| Contract Expires | 30 June 2028 |
Early Life and Education
Oluwafemi Javier Azeez Beloso was born on 5 June 2001 in Westminster, London, England. He was raised in Northwood, England, by a Nigerian father and a Spanish mother.
Azeez began his football journey at age 9 when he joined Watford’s youth system, but he was released at age 14. After leaving Watford, he joined Northwood youth team following a trial, where he played both on the wing and upfront.
At age 16, interim manager Gordon Boateng gave him his first-team debut at Northwood after being impressed watching him play for the under-18 side. Boateng praised Azeez for taking his opportunity with both hands, noting that it is rare for a 16-year-old to play senior football.
Career
Azeez started his senior career in non-league football with Northwood (2017–2018), making 12 appearances, then Wealdstone (2018–2019) with 8 appearances and 1 goal, plus a loan at Hanwell Town where he scored 4 goals in 4 games.
In September 2019, he joined Reading FC’s academy. He made his senior debut on 6 March 2021 against Sheffield Wednesday and scored his first professional goal on 14 August 2021 against Preston North End. He was Reading’s U23 top scorer in 2020–2021 with 10 goals in 17 games. Over five seasons at Reading, he made 81 league appearances and scored 10 goals.
On 21 August 2024, Azeez transferred to Millwall FC for around €1.15–1.2M. He made his debut on 24 August 2024 against Hull City and scored his first goal on 23 November 2024 in an injury-time equaliser against Sunderland. As of May 2026, he has 69 appearances and 13 goals for Millwall. He won the EFL Championship Player of the Month award in February 2026 after five goal contributions in five matches.
For Nigeria, Azeez made his international debut on 26 May 2026, scoring both goals in a 2–0 win over Zimbabwe at the 2026 Unity Cup.
Personal Life
Azeez’s full name is Oluwafemi Javier Azeez Beloso. He was born in England but represents Nigeria internationally. He has Nigerian heritage through his father and Spanish heritage through his mother.
His younger brother, Miguel Azeez, is also a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Arsenal. Azeez’s partner and any children he may have are not publicly disclosed. He stands 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) tall, weighs 69–79 kg, and prefers to play with his left foot. He wears jersey number 11 for Millwall and his contract runs until 30 June 2028.
Net Worth
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | £1,505,400 (approximately $1.9M USD) |
| Weekly Salary (2025–2026) | £7,000–£8,300 |
| Annual Salary | £364,000–£431,600 |
| Market Value | €1.3M–€5.0M |
| Transfer Fee (Millwall) | €1.15–1.2M from Reading |
Honours
| Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| EFL Championship Player of the Month | February 2026 |
| EFL Championship Team of the Year | 2025–26 |
| Reading U23 Top Scorer | 2020–21 (10 goals in 17 appearances) |
