Just a few months ago, Ovie Ejaria was playing in the First Division with Oviedo. Now, at 28 years old and after being left without a team, the English footballer has turned to LinkedIn to look for work. An unusual situation in professional football that reflects the drastic change his career has undergone in a very short time.
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Ejaria has decided to use the well-known professional social network as a showcase to find a new opportunity. The former Oviedo player has published his football profile on LinkedIn, detailing his position on the field, his career path, and the clubs he has played for before stating that he is currently available as a free agent.
Ejaria looks for a team through LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a platform commonly used by professionals to look for jobs, contact companies, or showcase their work experience. It is much less common to find a footballer on it who was competing in LaLiga EA Sports the previous season.
That is precisely the case of Ovie Ejaria. Without a contract after leaving Oviedo, the midfielder has chosen a different route to make it known that he is available and try to attract the attention of clubs that might be interested in signing him.
His resume is also striking for a player who needs to resort to LinkedIn. Ejaria has been with Liverpool, Sunderland, and Reading, among other teams, before embarking on the adventure that ended up taking him to Spanish football.
The Englishman has also been part of England’s youth national teams, so he has experience in high-level football despite currently being without a team.
From playing with Oviedo in the First Division to being without a team
Ovie Ejaria’s last experience was precisely with Oviedo. The midfielder was part of the Asturian squad during the past season and played in eight matches in LaLiga EA Sports.
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However, his participation was limited. He accumulated a total of 196 minutes in the First Division, during which he received a yellow card, and he did not manage to establish himself as an important part of the team.
At the end of the season, Ejaria and Oviedo parted ways despite the player having a contract until 2027. A departure that left him as a free agent and explains his current situation.
At 28 years old, he is still at an age where he can aspire to extend his professional career for several more seasons. His experience in England and Spain is precisely one of the main selling points he now shows to potential interested parties.
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The current situation contrasts especially with the early years of Ejaria’s career. The midfielder went through Liverpool and later sought playing time away from Anfield, gaining experience at various clubs in English football.
Now he faces a very different challenge. It is no longer about making a place in a Premier League squad or getting minutes in the First Division, but about finding a club willing to offer him a new opportunity.
To achieve this, Ejaria has chosen a tool accessible to any professional looking for a job. From playing LaLiga EA Sports with Oviedo to presenting his resume on LinkedIn in a matter of months. An uncommon image within elite football with which the Englishman hopes to find the next chapter of his career.
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