Ike Shorunmu
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Goalkeeper
Ike Shorunmu: profile
Ike Shorunmu (born 16 October 1967 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Shorunmu started out at Stationery Stores F.C. in 1990. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1990 and 2006. His most appearances came at FC Zürich (1996–1999), where he made 71 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 181 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Shorunmu represented Nigeria (1992–2002), earning 36 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1990–2006 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Switzerland and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 181)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- SC Young Fellows Juventus (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Frank Acheampong, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Kouakou Hervé Koffi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993 | Stationery Stores F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1994–1995 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1995–1996 |  FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| 1996–1999 | FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 71 | 0 |
| 1999–2001 |  Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 33 | 0 |
| 2001–2002 | FC Luzern |
Swiss Super League | 7 | 0 |
| 2002–2005 | Samsunspor FC |
Süper Lig | 69 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | SC Young Fellows Juventus |
1. Liga Classic | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 181 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2002 | Nigeria |
Senior | 36 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ike Shorunmu?
Ike Shorunmu was born on 16 October 1967, which makes him 59 years old.
Where was Ike Shorunmu born?
Ike Shorunmu was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Ike Shorunmu play for?
Ike Shorunmu played international football for Nigeria. He has 36 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ike Shorunmu played for?
Ike Shorunmu's recorded clubs are Stationery Stores F.C., Shooting Stars SC, FC Basel, FC Zürich, Beşiktaş J.K., FC Luzern, Samsunspor FC and SC Young Fellows Juventus.
How tall is Ike Shorunmu?
Ike Shorunmu is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Ike Shorunmu play?
Ike Shorunmu played as a goalkeeper.
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