MONTREAL – CF Montreal announced on Saturday that it had awarded a contract to midfielder Michael Adedokun for the 2025 season. The agreement also includes three option years in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Adedokun was selected by CF Montreal ranked 13th in the first round during the 2025 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on December 20.
“We are pleased that Michael is officially joining the group,” said CF Montreal President and CEO Gabriel Gervais. He is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a strong goalscoring instinct, 1v1 skills and good creativity in the final third. We believe he is ready to take the next step in his career by continuing to progress with us. I also want to congratulate him on the MAC Hermann trophy. »
The Eruwa, Nigeria native on Friday won the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded to the NCAA Division 1 player of the year. Adedokun led the Ohio State Buckeyes with 11 goals and 11 assists this past season and helped his team win the 2024 Big Ten Tournament. He was also named to the First All-Star Team of the Big Ten.
Transaction : CF Montreal signs a contract with midfielder Michael Adedokun for the 2025 season, with option years in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
MICHAEL ADEDOKUN
Position: Midfield
Height: 5’8
Poids : 160 lbs
Citizenship: Nigeria
Place of birth: Eruwa, Nigeria
Dernier club : Ohio State University
Date acquired: January 4, 2025 (drafted December 20, 2024)
