Muhammad-Ali Shokoya
Current Club
Royal Lions Football Club
Centre BACK
Muhammad-Ali is a fast and aggressive centre-back who excels at defending and delivering strong tackles. A true defensive powerhouse, he makes it extremely difficult for attackers to get past him. His exceptional pace allows him to recover quickly and chase down even the fastest opponents. Highly confident in 1v1 situations, he consistently gives his all for the team and takes pride in being a rock-solid presence at the back
Athlete Information
Current Club: Royal Lions Football Club
Previous Club(s): Flanders FC, West Ham Foundation, CM Futsal Academy
Athletic Achievements: Most Improved Player (2022/23), Player’s Player (2021/22), Under 14 HMSYFL Red Division Winners (2021/22)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Marketing
GPA: 3.2
Mathematics - 6
English Language - 7
English Literature - 5
Biology - 5
Physics - 6
Chemistry - 6
Statistics - 5
Religious Studies - 8
Spanish - 5
Geography - 6
Placement Year
Fall 2026
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
August 7, 2008
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
6 foot 0 inches
Weight
181 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“Muhammad Ali has shown exceptional qualities for the modern day central defender during my time with him. He has realised and adapted his game to fit the mold of a ball playing defender. He has shown aggression and great timing in his tackles whether in a 1v1 situation or covering for other players. Muhammad has also shown fantastic composure on the ball which has broadened his skillset to be comfortable playing short passes when needed but also having the vision to switch the play when required too.”
“Muhammed-Ali has shown considerable maturity and growth over the past year as an A-level Geography student. Not only has he grown in confidence to be able to contribute thoughtfully to class discussions, but he has also shown impressive initiative to ask for support and advice that will allow him to make progress and improve his academic results. This effort and growth has been evident within and beyond the classroom. Muhammed-Ali is particularly skilled at drawing synoptic links between the physical and human geographies of our course, which adds depth and relevance to his essays. For example, his recent work on the importance of water combined a detailed analysis of the processes of the water cycle with its significance to human survival and economic activities like agriculture and industry. Furthermore, he has shown excellent independent research and fieldwork skills in our coursework, choosing a topic which shows his individuality and passion for human rights. Overall, Muhammed-Ali is a reflective and hardworking student who takes pride in producing high quality work. He would be a motivated and engaged addition to any further education programme.”