BTB Soccer Academy’s prolific center back , Barry Ogbolu, has continued his impressive performance with goals in the New Year. 

His top flight  Canadian clubside is impressed with his consistency, leading to his description  as “fierce defender. “

Ogbolu has an impressive background having played in Spain for DS Academy, Rayo Vallecano and ADA. 

He has been a target of scouts from Europe, who are impressed with his pace, strength and goal-scoring capabilities. 

Ogbolu, who was born in Canada by Nigerian parents, played in many top flight competitions for BTB Soccer Academy last year. 

In November 2024, he was invited to the 2024 Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Evaluation Camp in Vancouver, Canada. 

Ogbolu, whose profile has been on the rise given his unique skills, was invited owing to his continued growth and prospects. 

With the invitation, he  joined others who were considered  for potential selection to the MLS Academy and Girls Elite Academy. 

This was disclosed in a statement by Mike Ayyash, the Academy Centre Technical Director. 

The statement reads:”It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the 2024 Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Evaluation Camp being held in Vancouver from November 25 to November 29.

“This event gathers a select group of players from our Academy Centre Network who are being considered for potential selection to the MLS Academy and Girls Elite Academy.”

The invitation came on the heels of similar ones that had seen Ogbolu playing in major soccer tournaments in Canada. 

The 15-year-old soccer star,  was recently selected from hundreds of players to join elite Alberta Soccer 2024 team.

He  helped his team, BTB Soccer Club, to emerge the champions of annual provincial tournament in Canada. 

Ogbolu scored two goals and made three assists in four matches, reaffirming his status of one of the best young footballers in Canadian football.