Gbenga Arokoyo

Player Details

Name

Gbenga Arokoyo

Pronunciation

ben-GAH ar-roh-COY-yo

Height

6' 2"

Weight

181 lbs

Date of Birth

11.1.1992 (32)

Birthplace

Kabba, Nigeria

Position

Defender

Player Category

International

Latest

Timbers acquire up to $1.65 million in Allocation Money, 2018 international spot from Atlanta United FC in exchange for midfielder Darlington Nagbe, defender Gbenga Arokoyo

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that the club has acquired $650,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2018, $100,000 GAM in 2019, $300,000 in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) in 2018 and an international spot through Dec. 31, 2018, from Atlanta United FC in exchange for midfielder Darlington Nagbe

Portland Timbers defender Gbenga Arokoyo to undergo surgery for Achilles tendon injury

Career Summary

ACQUIRED: Via Discovery Priority from New York City FC in exchange for Targeted Allocation Money and a conditional third-round 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick on Aug. 2, 2016.

2016: Made his MLS debut with the Timbers on Oct. 23, 2016, appearing as a substitute in Portland’s regular-season match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.