Ayila Yussuf
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Centre-back
Ayila Yussuf: profile
Ayila Yussuf (born 4 November 1984 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Yussuf's senior club career began in 2002 at Union Bank F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 2002 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Dynamo Kyiv (2003–2014): 120 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 194 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Yussuf represented Nigeria (2005–2011), earning 31 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 8 October 2005 (World Cup Qualification).
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2005 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2002–2014 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Ukraine and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (18 in 194)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 60% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Metalist Kharkiv (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Achraf Hakimi, Gaël Ondoua and Prince Oniangue (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Union Bank F.C. |
43 | 4 | |
| 2003 |  FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv |
Ukrainian First League | 10 | 0 |
| 2003–2014 | FC Dynamo Kyiv |
Premier League | 120 | 10 |
| 2013 |  Orduspor |
Süper Lig | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv |
Ukrainian First League | 8 | 2 |
| 2014 | FC Metalist Kharkiv |
Premier League | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 194 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2011 | Nigeria |
Senior | 31 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Oct 2005 | Nigeria 5–1 Zimbabwe | 62 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ayila Yussuf?
Ayila Yussuf was born on 4 November 1984, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Ayila Yussuf born?
Ayila Yussuf was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Ayila Yussuf play for?
Ayila Yussuf played international football for Nigeria. He has 31 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Ayila Yussuf played for?
Ayila Yussuf's recorded clubs are Union Bank F.C., FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv, FC Dynamo Kyiv, Orduspor and FC Metalist Kharkiv.
How tall is Ayila Yussuf?
Ayila Yussuf is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Ayila Yussuf play?
Ayila Yussuf played as a centre-back.
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