The report says Oluwaseyi built real momentum in MLS, producing eight goals and six assists in one regular season before following it with 10 goals and eight assists across 24 matches the next year. That profile explains the interest.
The next step, though, appears to have been less smooth. The same update says he managed two goals and two assists in his first 27 games for Villarreal. That is not the return of a player dominating instantly, but it is also the familiar story of a striker adjusting to less space, quicker defending and a higher tactical demand.
For Canada, the value is not only in goals. Oluwaseyi offers depth up front, direct running and the kind of physical presence that can change the rhythm of a match. If the report is accurate, he already has 23 appearances for the national team, plus two goals and three assists. That points to trust.
A tougher club environment can sharpen small details:
Those are the margins that matter in tournament football.
The most interesting part of his story may be the mindset. The report says he keeps a gratitude list on his phone, a simple habit that helps him stay level through highs and lows. In a home World Cup, that balance could be as important as form.
Against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the question is not just whether Oluwaseyi starts. It is whether his hard adaptation at club level has prepared him to deliver a calmer, smarter version of himself when Canada need it most.