Deborah Abiodun gets top rating in Drawer Soccer Freshman Top-100 midseason list

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has been named to the annual Top Drawer Soccer Women’s National Top 100, mid-season list.

The University of Pittsburgh midfielder alongside her teammate, Lainie Fuchs made the list which was announced this week.

Abiodun landed at No. 16 while defender Lainie Fuchs came in at No. 28 on the ranking list.

Abiodun’s ranking is the highest midseason placement in program history.

So far this season, Abiodun has started in nine games of the 12 she has played, totaling 595 minutes.

The midfielder has collected a total of 11 points after posting four goals and three assists thus far.

In the matchup against city rival Duquesne, Abiodun secured two goals within 12 minutes.

Currently, Abiodun is ranked fourth in the ACC for shot accuracy (.536).

She joined the University team on a scholarship program from Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, Rivers Angels with the team coach who doubled as Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum playing a pivotal role in her switch.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

See Full Bio