Efe Sodje: profile
Efe Sodje (born 5 October 1972 in Greenwich, United Kingdom) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Sodje started out at Stevenage F.C. in 1994. He played for 11 clubs between 1994 and 2015. His most appearances came at Bury F.C. (2008–2013), where he made 182 appearances and scored 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 657 appearances and 44 goals.
At international level, Sodje represented Nigeria (2000–2004), earning 12 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Greenwich has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Ebou Adams and Sam Sodje.
Nationality explained: Why does Efe Sodje play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 1994–2015 (22 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (44 in 657)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Barrow A.F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Wilfred Agbonavbare, Mostapha El Kabir and Liban Abdi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1997 |  Stevenage F.C. |
EFL League One | 116 | 9 |
| 1997–1999 | Macclesfield Town F.C. |
National League | 83 | 6 |
| 1999–2000 | Luton Town F.C. |
EFL League One | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | Colchester United F.C. |
EFL League Two | 3 | 0 |
| 2000–2003 | Crewe Alexandra F.C. |
EFL League Two | 97 | 3 |
| 2003–2005 | Huddersfield Town A.F.C. |
EFL League One | 67 | 5 |
| 2005–2006 | Yeovil Town F.C. |
National League | 25 | 3 |
| 2006 | Southend United F.C. |
National League | 1 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | Southend United F.C. |
National League | 36 | 2 |
| 2007–2008 | Gillingham F.C. |
EFL League Two | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | Bury F.C. |
Northern Premier League | 16 | 1 |
| 2008–2013 | Bury F.C. |
Northern Premier League | 182 | 15 |
| 2013 | Barrow A.F.C. |
National League | 9 | 0 |
| 2013–2015 | Macclesfield Town F.C. |
National League | – | – |
| Total | 657 | 44 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 |  Nigeria |
Senior | 12 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Efe Sodje?
Efe Sodje was born on 5 October 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Efe Sodje born?
Efe Sodje was born in Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Which national team does Efe Sodje play for?
Efe Sodje played international football for Nigeria. He has 12 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Efe Sodje played for?
Efe Sodje's recorded clubs are Stevenage F.C., Macclesfield Town F.C., Luton Town F.C., Colchester United F.C., Crewe Alexandra F.C., Huddersfield Town A.F.C., Yeovil Town F.C., Southend United F.C., Gillingham F.C., Bury F.C. and Barrow A.F.C..
How tall is Efe Sodje?
Efe Sodje is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Efe Sodje play?
Efe Sodje played as a defender.
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