Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Oluwafisayo Faruq Dele-Bashiru

Oluwafisayo Faruq Dele-Bashiru is a Nigerian professional midfielder who plays for S.S. Lazio and has represented Nigeria at senior international level. His club career has included Manchester City’s academy, Sheffield Wednesday and Hatayspor.

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About Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Profile information current to 2026-08-19.

Professional footballer, Midfielder · 1 affiliation

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Known for: Association football; Nigeria senior men's national football team

Professional footballer
Midfielder

At a glance

S.S. Lazio lists Dele-Bashiru as a Nigerian midfielder in its first-team squad.
He made his senior Nigeria debut in October 2023.
His development and club career have taken him through Manchester City’s academy, Sheffield Wednesday, Hatayspor and Lazio.

Background and development

Dele-Bashiru was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on 6 February 2001. He developed in Manchester City’s academy system and appeared for the club’s Under-18 side, scoring twice in an Under-18 Premier League match against Everton in March 2019.

Club career

After his time at Manchester City, Dele-Bashiru played for Sheffield Wednesday from 2020 to 2023 and Hatayspor during the 2023–24 season. Lazio announced his arrival from Atakaş Hatayspor on 6 July 2024 through a temporary transfer carrying an obligation to buy.

Nigeria and current role

Dele-Bashiru made his senior Nigeria debut in October 2023. As of 19 August 2026, official Lazio and Confederation of African Football materials identified him as a Lazio midfielder associated with Nigeria’s senior national team.

Affiliations

S.S. Lazio First-team midfielder present

Timeline

2019-03-02 Manchester City documented Dele-Bashiru scoring twice in an Under-18 Premier League match at Everton.
2023-10 Made his senior debut for Nigeria.
2024-07-06 Lazio announced his acquisition from Atakaş Hatayspor on a temporary transfer with an obligation to buy.

Additional verified details

Current context

S.S. Lazio's official player page lists Dele-Bashiru as a Nigerian midfielder wearing number 7. Club roster information is time-sensitive and should be rechecked before publication.
A CAF Nigeria team document lists Oluwafisayo Faruq Dele-Bashiru as a midfielder at S.S. Lazio de Rome. The document supports recent Nigeria squad association but does not independently establish selection for every future fixture.

Biographical facts

He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on 6 February 2001.
He developed in Manchester City's academy system and played for the club's Under-18 side in 2019.
Lazio documents his club path as Manchester City, Sheffield Wednesday from 2020 to 2023, Hatayspor in 2023–24, and Lazio thereafter.