Mohammed Aliyu Datti: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Mohammed Aliyu Datti: profile

Mohammed Aliyu Datti (born 23 October 1982 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a centre-forward and forward.

Datti made the step into senior football with Calcio Padova in 1997. He played for 11 clubs in 3 countries between 1997 and 2010. His most appearances came at R.A.E.C. Mons (2004–2005), where he made 30 appearances and scored 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 206 appearances and 31 goals.

At international level, Datti represented Nigeria (2000–2004), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 18)
Club career: 1997–2010 (14 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: Italy, Belgium and Nigeria
Club goals per game: 0.15 (31 in 206)
Height: 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Niger Tornadoes F.C. (2009)
Shares a birthday with: Rashidi Yekini, Relebohile Mofokeng and Jacques Maghoma (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997	Calcio Padova	Serie B	4	0
1998	S.C. Ravenna Sport	Serie C1	29	0
1998–2000	AC Milan	Serie A	2	0
2000–2001	AC Monza	Serie A	26	3
2001–2002	AC Milan	Serie A	–	–
2002–2003	Siena FC	Serie D	4	0
2003–2004	Standard Liège	Belgian Pro League	28	8
2004–2005	R.A.E.C. Mons	Belgian Pro League	30	14
2005–2006	KAA Gent	Belgian Pro League	23	2
2006	S.V. Zulte Waregem	Belgian Pro League	13	1
2007–2008	R.A.E.C. Mons	Belgian Pro League	24	0
2009	Niger Tornadoes F.C.	Nigeria National League	20	3
2009–2010	K.F.C. Dessel Sport	Belgian First Division B	3	0
	Total		206	31

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2004	Nigeria	Senior	3	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Mohammed Aliyu Datti?

Mohammed Aliyu Datti was born on 23 October 1982, which makes him 43 years old.

Where was Mohammed Aliyu Datti born?

Mohammed Aliyu Datti was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.

Which national team does Mohammed Aliyu Datti play for?

Mohammed Aliyu Datti played international football for Nigeria. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Mohammed Aliyu Datti played for?

Mohammed Aliyu Datti's recorded clubs are Calcio Padova, S.C. Ravenna Sport, AC Milan, AC Monza, Siena FC, Standard Liège, R.A.E.C. Mons, KAA Gent, S.V. Zulte Waregem, Niger Tornadoes F.C. and K.F.C. Dessel Sport.

How tall is Mohammed Aliyu Datti?

Mohammed Aliyu Datti is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Mohammed Aliyu Datti play?

Mohammed Aliyu Datti played as a centre-forward and forward.