Brentford

Michael Kayode

A right back whose long throw has become a genuine attacking weapon, launched deep enough into the box to cause the same panic a dangerous corner would. He defends with real physicality for a player in his position, comfortable stepping across to cover centre back duties whenever his team needs it.
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Appearances
5
Tackles won
2

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
297
59.40 per match
Tackles won
2
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets contributed
6
as defensive proxy

Season Stats

Appearances
5
Minutes played
297
Tackles won
2
Interceptions
6
Clearances
6
Blocks
2

League Rankings

Among Premier League 2026/27 defenders

Tackles won
78th of 121
Interceptions
32nd of 120
Clearances
99th of 136
Blocks
53rd of 93
🍀 Lucky Table #45 of 90
👻 Ghost Players #61 of 273
😈 The Bad Boys #133 of 326
💪 Workhorses #170 of 273
👑 Assist Kings #194 of 273
🎯 Pass Masters #235 of 417

Upcoming Brentford Fixtures

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Michael Kayode, The Full Back With The Long Throw

His long throw travels deep enough into the penalty area to cause the same trouble a dangerous corner kick would.

Kayode has turned his long throw into a genuine set piece weapon, launching the ball into the penalty area with enough distance and accuracy that opponents have to defend it almost like a corner kick. Away from that specific skill he defends with real physicality, comfortable in one on one duels and willing to get tight to an opponent rather than backing off and inviting a cross in.

He came through two respected academies in Italy before moving to English football relatively early in his career, adjusting to a different tempo and physicality that takes most young defenders time to master. Whether that long throw becomes a genuine attacking outlet Brentford use regularly, rather than an occasional novelty, depends on how much midfield support arrives to make the most of it.

The Rest Of The Squad

28 players

Goalkeepers

1
Caoimhín Kelleher
Age 27
5 apps
31
Ellery Balcombe
Age 26
0 apps
12
Hákon Valdimarsson
Age 24
0 apps

Defenders

2
Aaron Hickey
Scotland · Age 24
5 apps
20
Kristoffer Ajer
Norway · Age 28
5 apps
44
Jannik Schuster
Age 20
3 apps 1a
22
Nathan Collins
Age 25
3 apps
25
El Hadji Malick Diouf
West Ham United · Age 21
2 apps
3
Rico Henry
Age 29
1 app
48
Benjamin Fredrick
Age 21
0 apps
36
Kim Ji-Soo
Age 21
0 apps
4
Sepp van den Berg
Age 24
0 apps

Midfielders

7
Kevin Schade
Age 24
5 apps 3g
18
Mamadou Sangaré
Age 24
5 apps 1a
24
Mikkel Damsgaard
Age 26
5 apps
27
Vitaly Janelt
Age 28
5 apps 2g
6
Yehor Yarmoliuk
Age 22
5 apps 1a
14
Fábio Carvalho
Age 24
1 app 1g
8
Mathias Jensen
Age 30
1 app
17
Antoni Milambo
Age 21
0 apps
10
Josh Dasilva
Age 27
0 apps

Forwards

11
Dango Ouattara
Age 24
5 apps
9
Igor Thiago
Brazil · Age 25
5 apps 1g
19
Jaidon Anthony
Burnley · Age 26
5 apps 1g
23
Keane Lewis-Potter
Age 25
5 apps 1g 1a
13
Callum Wilson
West Ham United · Age 34
3 apps
39
Gustavo Nunes
Swansea City · Age 20
0 apps
47
Kaye Furo
Age 19
0 apps
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Michael Kayode: The Territory-Winner

A right-back who turns wide areas into pressure, and throw-ins into chances.

Kayode plays like he wants Brentford to live in the opponent’s half. He overlaps early, drives forward with speed, and forces defenders to track him deep, which creates space for the winger inside. His game is built on intensity, the kind that makes opponents feel like they’re defending for long spells because he keeps arriving in the same dangerous zones.

Then there’s the edge he brings from throw-ins. Brentford have long treated set pieces like a second sport, and Kayode’s long throws fit that identity perfectly, launching the ball into areas where chaos becomes opportunity. He’s not just defending the flank, he’s giving Brentford a direct way to turn small moments into pressure.

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