Career
Born in Arlington County, Virginia in the United States, Ariyibi started his youth career at English club Southampton in 2005 after being spotted playing for Oxford youth side Quarry Rovers. He came through the youth ranks with future first team regulars Luke Shaw and James Ward-Prowse. Ariyibi progressed through to the Under 21"s team
He was named as one of Southampton"s home-grown Under 21 players for the 2012-2013 season in the official squad list.
After being released by Southampton, with Mauricio Pochettino deciding against offering Ariyibi a permanent contract, Ariyibi joined several league clubs on trial including Bolton Wanderers. He also joined United Kingdom Football Finder Football Club to help in enlisting a club
Leeds United
In December 11, 2013, Ariyibi signed for Leeds United until the end of the season after a short trial spell. Upon signing for Leeds, manager Brian McDermott described Ariybi as an exciting player, very, very quick.
He’s a great lad too.
He was given squad number 27 and on Boxing Day 2013 he was named as an unused substitute against Blackpool. On December 29, 2013, Ariybi made his Leeds debut coming on as a second half substitute against Nottingham Forest. On March 25, 2014, Ariyibi joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.
On May 16, 2014, Ariyibi was released by Leeds United.
Chesterfield
On August 29, 2014, Ariyibi joined Football League One side Chesterfield on a 12-month contract after turning down a deal at Premier League club Burnley. Ariyibi was born in the United States of America but is also eligible to play for Nigeria through heritage and England through upbringing.
In 2013, Ariybi stated that he wanted to break into the United States of America youth setup.