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title: "Pundit heaps praise on West Ham starlet Mipo Odubeko"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2022/03/30/pundit-heaps-praise-on-west-ham-starlet-mipo-odubeko/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2022-03-30T06:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-03-30T06:00:00Z"
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# Pundit heaps praise on West Ham starlet Mipo Odubeko

Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Kelly believes [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2022/03/29/pundit-backs-west-ham-to-land-perfect-declan-rice-replacement/) striker Mipo Odubeko still has ‘great potential to thrive at the top level.

The 19-year-old striker [joined the Hammers](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mipo-odubeko/transfers/spieler/655880) in 2019 following a spell at the Manchester United academy.

Since then the Dublin-born starlet has [scored 15 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mipo-odubeko/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/655880) in 16 appearances for the Irons’ Under 23 side.

Having joined Doncaster Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season following a [disappointing time](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ademipo-odubeko/1022355) at Huddersfield Town, Odubeko is now looking to push on.

Speaking to [Pundit Arena](https://punditarena.com/football/andrewdempsey/ex-ireland-international-heaps-praise-on-ireland-u21-starlet-mipo-odubeko/), Kelly was full of praise for the Irish youngster.

> He’s doing well in League One at the moment with Doncaster Rovers. I think he has got great potential. He’s been through the leagues in England. But his pace will push teams back, and offers a penetration which you can’t always get.

Odubeko played [70 minutes](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/ireland-u21/6047) for Ireland Under 21s last night (March 29) as they overcame Sweden 2-0 in a crucial qualifier.

Since arriving at League One club Doncaster, the West Ham teenager has provided [one assist](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mipo-odubeko/leistungsdaten/spieler/655880) in 11 outings.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Despite boasting a sublime youth career in east London with [26 goals in just 25 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mipo-odubeko/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/655880) overall, Odubeko has struggled to adapt to the senior level so far.

However, clearly still developing the [£270,000 valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mipo-odubeko/marktwertverlauf/spieler/655880) centre-forward has time to adapt and David Moyes could yet promote the ace next term.

Albeit not an impressive loan stint thus far, as Doncaster [attempt to stay](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/league-one/table) in the third-tier, Idubeko could still play a huge part in the Yorkshire club’s campaign.