Shehu Abdullahi
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Midfielder
Shehu Abdullahi: profile
Shehu Abdullahi (born 12 March 1993 in Sokoto, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Abdullahi made the step into senior football with Kano Pillars F.C. in 2012. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Qadsia SC (2014–2015): 7 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 7 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Abdullahi represented Nigeria (2014–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Sokoto has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Sheriff Isa, Victor Olatunji and Ibezito Ogbonna.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Kuwait and Portugal
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 40% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- C.F. União (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Serhou Guirassy, Amdy Faye and Karim Hafez (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014 | Kano Pillars F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2014–2015 |  Qadsia SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 7 | 1 |
| 2015– |  C.F. União |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| Total | 7 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Shehu Abdullahi?
Shehu Abdullahi was born on 12 March 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Shehu Abdullahi born?
Shehu Abdullahi was born in Sokoto, Nigeria.
Which national team does Shehu Abdullahi play for?
Shehu Abdullahi played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Shehu Abdullahi played for?
Shehu Abdullahi's recorded clubs are Kano Pillars F.C., Qadsia SC and C.F. União.
How tall is Shehu Abdullahi?
Shehu Abdullahi is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Shehu Abdullahi play?
Shehu Abdullahi played as a midfielder.
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