Michael Kayode
21-Year-Old
Brentford
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kayode joined Brentford on a permanent deal after spending the second half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan with the club. The defender started the final five matches at right-back and enters the new season competing with the recently-healed Aaron Hickey for a regular role. He logged 22 starts at Fiorentina in 2023/24 but is still fairly fresh to the game. His highlights last season were long throw-ins, something that are unlikely to stop with new manager Keith Andrews being the former set-piece coach. Kayode could be an intriguing fantasy asset in 2025/26 with the main question being consistent starts.
Starts at right-back
Kayode registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.
ANALYSIS
Kayode is still the club's typical starter at right-back this season, with a 24th start in 24 appearances Sunday. He still remains a little bit lesser of an option due to most of his work coming in the defense, only up to 44 crosses this season, less than two per match.
Kayode is still the club's typical starter at right-back this season, with a 24th start in 24 appearances Sunday. He still remains a little bit lesser of an option due to most of his work coming in the defense, only up to 44 crosses this season, less than two per match.
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Consistently starting games
Kadoye has started all 11 of Brentford's Premier League matches this season, registering 21 crosses (nine accurate), 15 chances created, and 19 tackles.
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Registers four crosses
Kayode had one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.
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Signs with Brentford until 2030
Kayode has signed a contract with Brentford until 2030, joining on a permanent move from Fiorentina, the club announced. "Michael has been fantastic for us since he arrived in January, not only with regards to his performances, but also in terms of his personality and the energy he has brought to the training ground. It was an easy decision to make his transfer permanent this summer, and we look forward to seeing him back for pre-season in July," Brentford director of football Phil Giles said.
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Fit to start
Kayode (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Wolves.
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Unmentioned before finale
Kayode (undisclosed) was unmentioned during manager Thomas Frank's press conference ahead of a Sunday trip to Wolves.
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Man City keeping close tabs
Manchester City are interested in a move for Kayode, according to Caught Offside.
ANALYSIS
Kayode has been one of the best young full-backs in the Premier League this season. That position is an obvious need for Manchester City, and since Kayode would be an upgrade over Matheus Nunes, look for the Citizens to make an approach to land the Brentford star in the coming weeks. Brentford aren't expected to entertain offers, though.
Kayode has been one of the best young full-backs in the Premier League this season. That position is an obvious need for Manchester City, and since Kayode would be an upgrade over Matheus Nunes, look for the Citizens to make an approach to land the Brentford star in the coming weeks. Brentford aren't expected to entertain offers, though.