NigeriaArnaut Danjuma: profile
Arnaut Danjuma (born 31 January 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Valencia CF.
Danjuma made the step into senior football with Jong PSV in 2015. He has played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 2015. His most appearances came at AFC Bournemouth (2019–2021), where he made 47 appearances and scored 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 223 appearances and 53 goals.
At international level, Danjuma has represented Netherlands (2018–2022), earning 6 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (53 in 223)
- Latest move
- Valencia CF (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bouna Sarr, Amadou Haidara and Abdelmoumene Djabou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jong PSV | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 |
| 2016–2018 | N.E.C. | Eredivisie | 40 | 12 |
| 2018–2019 |  Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 21 | 5 |
| 2019–2021 |  AFC Bournemouth |
Premier League | 47 | 15 |
| 2021–2025 |  Villarreal CF |
La Liga | 36 | 14 |
| 2023 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | 9 | 1 |
| 2023–2024 | Everton F.C. |
Premier League | 14 | 1 |
| 2024–2025 | Girona FC |
LaLiga 2 | 25 | 2 |
| 2025– | Valencia CF |
La Liga | 30 | 3 |
| Total | 223 | 53 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Netherlands U21 | Under-21 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018–2022 | Netherlands | Senior | 6 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Arnaut Danjuma?
Arnaut Danjuma was born on 31 January 1997, which makes him 29 years old.
Where was Arnaut Danjuma born?
Arnaut Danjuma was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Arnaut Danjuma play for?
Arnaut Danjuma plays international football for Netherlands. He has 6 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Arnaut Danjuma played for?
Arnaut Danjuma's recorded clubs are Jong PSV, N.E.C., Club Brugge K.V., AFC Bournemouth, Villarreal CF, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Everton F.C., Girona FC and Valencia CF.
What team does Arnaut Danjuma play for now?
According to the latest data, Arnaut Danjuma plays for Valencia CF.
How tall is Arnaut Danjuma?
Arnaut Danjuma is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Arnaut Danjuma play?
Arnaut Danjuma plays as a midfielder.
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