Mofe Jemide
Mofe Jemide is a commanding, modern-day, centre-back who is comfortable on the ball and calm under pressure.
Mofe Jemide is a commanding, modern-day, centre-back who is comfortable on the ball and calm under pressure.
The imposing centre-back was a part of Dave Cooper's Under-15s side which finished runners-up in the U15 National Floodlit Cup final against Sunderland in 2021/22.
He was nearly ever-present for the Under-18s in 2022/23, making 25 out of a possible 26 appearances in all competitions. He was on international duty with England Under-17s multiple times throughout the campaign.
Jemide's performances in 22/23 saw him earn a scholarship ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. He also featured for the Under-21s in their pre-season tour of Salt Lake City.
He signed his first professional contract in November 2023 and has captained the U18s side on occasion throughout 23/24.
The centre-back made his first appearance for the Under-21s in April 2024 against Fulham in the Premier League Cup quarter-final.
Jemide finished the 23/24 campaign with 26 appearances in total (19 for the U18s and seven for the U21s). He started and kept a clean sheet in the Premier League International Cup final at Selhurst Park, helping Palace to victory over Jong PSV.