Ayodeji Ayeleru is an Of Counsel at Space Firm, specializing in sports law, youth football development, and international sports governance. He combines strong academic credentials with extensive practical experience to advise clients across sports organizations, athletes, and governing bodies.

He earned his LLB from the University of Ibadan, followed by his BL at the Nigerian Law School, and completed an LLM in International Sports Law at ISDE Law and Business School, Madrid, Spain. Ayodeji has also gained valuable international exposure through his work with The FC, a sports consultancy in Australia, collaborating with global sports organizations including the Badminton World Federation, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, World Athletics, and several football federations.

With over five years of hands-on experience in grassroots football, he serves as a League and Competitions Executive on the Nigerian Youth Football Development League (NYFDL) National Executive Board, contributing to governance, competition regulations, and youth football growth.

He is currently Legal Director at Dare to Dream Sports Management Limited, where he progressed from Legal Counsel, reflecting his dedication to supporting young athletes and sports organizations.

Based in Spain, Ayodeji collaborates with clients across jurisdictions, supporting Space Firm’s commitment to cross-border legal excellence and client-focused solutions in the sports sector.