Former Liverpool wonderkid Ovie Ejaria is taking an unusual route to find the next chapter of his football career.
The 28-year-old midfielder is currently without a club after his contract with Spanish side Real Oviedo ended last summer. With his next destination still undecided, Ejaria has used LinkedIn to make his availability known and reach out to potential opportunities.
For a player who was once part of Liverpool’s senior setup, the move highlights the very different path his career has taken since leaving Anfield.
Ejaria spent several years with Liverpool between 2016 and 2020. However, opportunities at senior level were limited, with the midfielder making just eight appearances for the first team before moving on.
Now, he is looking for another opportunity to continue his professional career.
Ovie Ejaria’s Liverpool Journey
Ejaria was regarded as a promising young talent during his time at Liverpool. He joined the club’s senior environment during the 2016–2020 period, but breaking into the first team on a regular basis proved difficult.
During his time with the Reds, the midfielder made eight senior appearances.
Despite his limited opportunities at Liverpool, Ejaria continued his career elsewhere and gained further experience in different football environments.
His post-Liverpool journey eventually took him to several clubs, giving him the chance to develop his career beyond Anfield.
The clubs listed by Ejaria in his LinkedIn message include:
- Liverpool
- Sunderland
- Rangers
- Reading
- Real Oviedo
That experience across different clubs is now part of the profile he is presenting as he searches for his next challenge.
Reading Became an Important Part of His Career
After leaving Liverpool, Ejaria continued his career with Reading.
He played for the club in the EFL before eventually leaving in 2024. His time at Reading represented another significant stage of his professional journey after moving away from Liverpool.
Rather than ending his career there, Ejaria subsequently moved abroad to Spain and joined Real Oviedo.
The move gave the midfielder another opportunity to continue playing at a different club and in a different football environment.
However, his spell with Real Oviedo ultimately lasted only a limited period.
Eight Appearances for Real Oviedo
Ejaria joined Real Oviedo after leaving Reading in 2024.
During his time with the Spanish club, he made eight appearances.
His contract with Real Oviedo ended last summer, leaving him without a club as he entered the next stage of his career.
For Ejaria, that means finding a new team is now the immediate priority.
At 28 years old, he still has professional experience to offer, and his LinkedIn post makes it clear that he is actively seeking an opportunity rather than stepping away from football.
Ejaria Uses LinkedIn to Find a New Club
The most unusual part of Ejaria’s current search is the platform he has chosen.
Instead of relying solely on traditional football networks, the former Liverpool midfielder has taken his search to LinkedIn.
Ejaria used the professional networking platform to announce that he is a free agent and looking for a new club.
He also clearly outlined the positions he can play, giving potential clubs a straightforward idea of where he could fit into their squad.
“Posisi utama saya adalah gelandang tengah (6, 8, 10), sedangkan posisi kedua adalah winger kiri,” tulis Ejaria.
In football terms, that means Ejaria is presenting himself as a versatile midfield option who can operate in several central midfield roles while also offering an alternative on the left wing.
Former Liverpool Talent Makes His Availability Clear
Ejaria’s LinkedIn message was direct.
Rather than simply announcing that he is available, he specifically invited people with relevant opportunities to contact him.
“Jika ada kesempatan atau Anda mengetahui klub yang sedang mencari gelandang (6, 8, 10) atau pemain yang bisa beroperasi sebagai winger kiri, silakan DM saya,” lanjutnya.
The message essentially serves as a public football CV, highlighting both his playing positions and the clubs he has represented during his career.
For clubs searching for an experienced midfielder, the post makes Ejaria’s current status clear: he is available and open to opportunities.
What Positions Can Ovie Ejaria Play?
One of the key details in Ejaria’s LinkedIn post is his explanation of his preferred positions.
His primary positions are:
- Central midfielder – No. 6
- Central midfielder – No. 8
- Attacking midfielder – No. 10
His secondary position is:
- Left winger
That versatility could potentially give clubs more options when considering him for a squad role.
Ejaria is therefore not limiting his search to one specific position. Instead, he has made clear that he can operate in multiple midfield roles and also provide an option on the left side.
The Next Chapter of Ovie Ejaria’s Career
Ejaria’s career has taken him from Liverpool to Reading and then to Real Oviedo, with other clubs such as Sunderland and Rangers also forming part of his football journey.
Now, the former Liverpool wonderkid is looking for another opportunity.
His decision to use LinkedIn shows just how directly he is approaching the search for his next club. At 28, Ejaria is putting his experience, versatility and previous club history forward as he waits for the right opportunity.
For now, there is no confirmed destination.
What is clear is that Ovie Ejaria remains available as a free agent and is actively looking for a club where he can continue his football career.
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