Akeem Latifu: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Akeem Latifu: profile

Akeem Latifu (born 11 June 1992 in Kano, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.

Latifu's senior club career began in 2007 at Bussdor United F.C.. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at IL Hødd (2011–2014): 76 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 209 appearances and 23 goals.

At international level, Latifu represented Nigeria (2015–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.

Kano has produced 36 footballers in our database, including Sani Kaita, Dickson Etuhu and Henry Uche Agbo.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2015 (aged about 23)
Countries played in: 3: Nigeria, Norway and Ukraine
Club goals per game: 0.11 (23 in 209)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 60% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: FC Stal Kamianske (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Lévy Madinda, Abdelilah Saber and Walid Azaro (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2007–2008	Bussdor United F.C.	Nigeria Amateur League Division Two	35	10
2009	Ocean Boys F.C.	Nigeria National League	12	1
2010	Akwa United F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	15	5
2010–2011	Strømsgodset IF		2	0
2011–2014	IL Hødd	1. divisjon football	76	5
2013	Aalesunds FK	Eliteserien	11	0
2014–2015	Aalesunds FK	Eliteserien	58	2
2016–	FC Stal Kamianske		–	–
	Total		209	23

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007	Nigeria U20	Under-20	4	0
2015–	Nigeria	Senior	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Akeem Latifu?

Akeem Latifu was born on 11 June 1992, which makes him 34 years old.

Where was Akeem Latifu born?

Akeem Latifu was born in Kano, Nigeria.

Which national team does Akeem Latifu play for?

Akeem Latifu played international football for Nigeria.

Which clubs has Akeem Latifu played for?

Akeem Latifu's recorded clubs are Bussdor United F.C., Ocean Boys F.C., Akwa United F.C., Strømsgodset IF, IL Hødd, Aalesunds FK and FC Stal Kamianske.

How tall is Akeem Latifu?

Akeem Latifu is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Akeem Latifu play?

Akeem Latifu played as a defender.