| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Ogunyemi | ||
| Date of birth | June 25, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Portland Timbers U23's | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2009 | Schoolcraft Ocelots | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009 | Michigan Bucks | 10 | (0) |
| 2010– | Portland Timbers U23's | 25 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 3, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Paul "Bim" Ogunyemi (born June 25, 1990) is a Nigerian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Portland Timbers U23's in the USL Premier Development League.
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Ogunyemi moved to the United States from his native Nigeria as a young child, settling with his family in Manhattan, Kansas. He played for Schoolcraft College for two years. During his time with Schoolcraft Ogunyemi was one of the top players in the NJCAA. In 2009 he also played for the Michigan Bucks. After leaving Schoolcraft Ogunyemi joined Portland Timbers U23's and helped the squad to the Premier Development League title in 2010. While with Portland he appeared in 20 matches and scored 4 goals, helping the club to an undefeated campaign.
Ogunyemi was selected by FC Dallas with the 17th overall selection in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft.[1] However, he was released by Dallas and went on trial with Portland Timbers.