Sheriff Isa
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Sheriff Isa: profile
Sheriff Isa (born 10 November 1990 in Sokoto, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Isa made the step into senior football with Kano Pillars F.C. in 2009. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 2009 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Olimpik Donetsk (2012–2015): 82 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 82 appearances and 14 goals.
Sokoto has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Shehu Abdullahi, Victor Olatunji and Ibezito Ogbonna.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2009–2015 (7 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Ukraine
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (14 in 82)
- Latest move
- FC Olimpik Donetsk (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Eduardo Camavinga, Wilfried Zaha and Ahmed Fathy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | Kano Pillars F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2012–2015 |  FC Olimpik Donetsk |
Ukrainian First League | 82 | 14 |
| Total | 82 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 6 | 3 |
| 2009 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sheriff Isa?
Sheriff Isa was born on 10 November 1990, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Sheriff Isa born?
Sheriff Isa was born in Sokoto, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Sheriff Isa played for?
Sheriff Isa's recorded clubs are Kano Pillars F.C. and FC Olimpik Donetsk.
How tall is Sheriff Isa?
Sheriff Isa is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Sheriff Isa play?
Sheriff Isa played as a midfielder.
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