Jordi Osei-Tutu Explained

Jordi Osei-Tutu
Fullname:Jordi Martin Emmanuel Osei-Tutu[1]
Birth Date:2 October 1998[2]
Birth Place:Slough, England
Height:1.76m (05.77feet)
Position:Full-back, winger
Currentclub:Bolton Wanderers
Clubnumber:14
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Reading
Youthyears2:2015–2019
Youthclubs2:Arsenal
Years1:2017–2022
Clubs1:Arsenal
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:VfL Bochum (loan)
Caps2:21
Goals2:5
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Cardiff City (loan)
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Nottingham Forest (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Rotherham United (loan)
Caps5:14
Goals5:1
Years6:2022–2024
Clubs6:VfL Bochum
Caps6:20
Goals6:0
Years7:2024
Clubs7:PAS Giannina (loan)
Caps7:8
Goals7:0
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Bolton Wanderers
Caps8:2
Goals8:0
Club-Update:18 August 2024

Jordi Martin Emmanuel Osei-Tutu (born 2 October 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back or winger for club Bolton Wanderers.

Career

Arsenal

In July 2015, Osei-Tutu joined the youth academy of Arsenal from Reading.[3] [4] He signed his first professional contract in October 2015.[5]

Loan to VfL Bochum

In June 2019, it was announced that he would join German second-division club VfL Bochum on loan for the 2019–20 season.[6] [7] On 9 July 2019, in his second appearance for Bochum, Osei-Tutu was racially abused in a friendly against Swiss club St. Gallen, causing Osei-Tutu to temporarily leave the field of play.[8] Osei-Tutu made his professional debut for Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga on 28 July 2019, starting in the 3–1 away defeat against Jahn Regensburg.[9] [10] He scored his first goal in his professional career in a 3–1 win over SV Wehen Wiesbaden on 24 August.[11]

Over the course of the loan spell, Osei-Tutu made 21 appearances, scored five goals and provided three assists.[12]

Loan to Cardiff City

On 25 August 2020, Osei-Tutu joined Championship side Cardiff City on a season-long loan deal.[13] He made his debut in a 3–0 loss against Northampton Town in the first round of the Carabao Cup on 5 September 2020.[14] After seven appearances, he had suffered a serious hamstring injury in mid-October and kept him out of the team since then.[15] [16]

Loan to Nottingham Forest

On 10 August 2021, Osei-Tutu moved to Championship club Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan.[17] On 6 January 2022, his loan was terminated after struggling with injuries during his spell at the club.[18]

Loan to Rotherham United

On 31 January 2022, Osei-Tutu moved to EFL League One club Rotherham United on loan until the end of the season.[19]

Return to VfL Bochum

On 23 June 2022, VfL Bochum announced the return of Osei-Tutu on a free transfer, with Osei-Tutu signing a three-year deal.[20]

Loan to PAS Giannina

On 22 January 2024, Osei-Tutu moved on loan to PAS Giannina in Greece.[21]

Bolton Wanderers

On 8 August 2024, Osei-Tutu signed for League One club Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee on an initial two-year deal.[22]

Personal life

Osei-Tutu was born in Slough, Berkshire and is of Ghanaian descent. He is also younger cousin of Brentford FC legend Lloyd Owusu.[23]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Arsenal2017–18Premier League0000000000
2018–1900000000
Total0000000000
Arsenal U21s2018–191010
VfL Bochum (loan)2019–202. Bundesliga21510225
Cardiff City (loan)2020–21Championship80001090
Nottingham Forest (loan)2021–22Championship40000040
Rotherham United (loan)2021–22League One14021161
VfL Bochum2022-23Bundesliga14020160
Total14020000000
Career total615301031686

Honours

Rotherham United

2021–22[25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/12/2017 and 31/12/2017 . The Football Association . 3 . 10 November 2019 . 21 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191021173156/http://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/registrations/december-2017.ashx . live .
  2. Web site: Jordi Osei-Tutu: Overview . Premier League . 17 August 2019 . 17 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190817191111/https://www.premierleague.com/players/14436/Jordi-Osei-Tutu/overview . live .
  3. News: Club welcomes scholars and young pros . . 6 July 2015 . 28 July 2019 . 28 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190728143050/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150703/arsenal-welcomes-scholars-and-young-pros . live .
  4. News: English giants Arsenal confirm signing Ghanaian youngster Jordi Osei-Tutu . Ghana Soccer Net . 29 June 2015 . 28 July 2019 . 28 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190728143114/https://ghanasoccernet.com/english-giants-arsenal-confirm-signing-ghanaian-youngster-jordi-osei-tutu . live .
  5. Web site: Osei-Tutu signs professional contract. 2021-03-25. www.arsenal.com. en.
  6. News: VfL leiht Osei-Tutu aus . VfL is loaned Osei-Tutu . . 25 June 2019 . 28 July 2019 . German . 26 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190626075955/https://www.vfl-bochum.de//news/uebersicht/profis/vfl-leiht-osei-tutu-aus/ . live .
  7. News: Jordi Osei-Tutu joins VfL Bochum on loan . . 25 June 2019 . 28 July 2019 . 30 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190630220223/https://www.arsenal.com/news/jordi-osei-tutu-joins-vfl-bochum-loan . live .
  8. Web site: 29 November 2019 . 'I didn't know how to react' - Arsenal defender Osei-Tutu opens up on racist abuse . 24 July 2022 . Goal.
  9. Web site: Germany » 2. Bundesliga 2019/2020 » 1. Round » Jahn Regensburg – VfL Bochum -:- . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 28 July 2019 . 28 July 2019 . 28 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190728130829/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/2-bundesliga-2019-2020-jahn-regensburg-vfl-bochum/ . live .
  10. Web site: SSV Jahn Regensburg 3 - 1 VfL Bochum 1848: Finished 2019-07-28 Bundesliga 2 Yahoo Canada Sports. 2021-03-25. ca.sports.yahoo.com. en-CA.
  11. Web site: VfL Bochum - SV Wehen Wiesbaden Spielbericht. 2021-03-25. bundesliga.de - die offizielle Webseite der Bundesliga. de.
  12. Web site: Loan Jordi Osei-Tutu joins from Arsenal Cardiff. 2021-03-25. www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. en.
  13. News: Jordi Osei-Tutu: Cardiff City sign Arsenal defender on loan for 2020-21 . BBC Sport . 25 August 2020 . 25 August 2020.
  14. Web site: Carabao Cup Northampton Town 3-0 Cardiff City Cardiff. 2021-03-25. www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. en.
  15. News: Osei-Tutu close to Cardiff return . BBC Sport. 2021-03-25.
  16. Web site: Critchlow. Dan. Jordi Osei-Tutu returns to Cardiff - closing in on injury comeback. 8 March 2021 . 2021-03-25. en-US.
  17. Web site: Third summer signing checks in. 10 August 2021 .
  18. Web site: Osei-Tutu returns to Arsenal. Nottingham Forest Football. Club. Nottingham Forest Football Club. 6 January 2022 .
  19. Web site: Osei-Tutu completes Deadline Day loan move from Arsenal. Rotherham United F.C.. 31 January 2022.
  20. Web site: 23 June 2022 . Jordi Osei-Tutu kehrt zum VfL zurück . 23 June 2022 . . German.
  21. Web site: VfL Bochum. Jordi Osei-Tutu wird verliehen. Jordi Osei-Tutu is loaned. 22 January 2024. 22 January 2024. de.
  22. Web site: Osei-Tutu is a Wanderer!. www.bwfc.co.uk. 8 August 2024. 8 August 2024.
  23. Web site: Jordi Osei-Tutu . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 28 July 2019 . 28 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190728130839/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/jordi-osei-tutu/ . live .
  24. News: Rotherham win to go up and relegate Gillingham . BBC Sport . 30 April 2022 . 6 February 2023.
  25. News: Rotherham United 4–2 Sutton United . Chris . Peddy . BBC Sport . 3 April 2022 . 3 April 2022.