Sodiq Suraj
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Defender
Sodiq Suraj: profile
Sodiq Suraj (born 8 January 1988 in Osogbo, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Suraj's senior club career began in 2003 at Osun United F.C.. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at Osun United F.C. (2010–2012), where he made 33 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 165 appearances and 13 goals.
Osogbo has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Rabiu Afolabi, Samuel Adegbenro and Ademola Adeshina.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Serbia, Morocco and Iraq
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (13 in 165)
- Latest move
- Shooting Stars SC (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- John Utaka, Ryan Mendes and Michael Mancienne (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Osun United F.C. |
Nigeria National League | 25 | 3 |
| 2005 | First Bank F.C. |
Nigeria National League | 18 | 1 |
| 2006–2008 | Sunshine Stars F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 27 | 2 |
| 2008 |  FK Teleoptik |
Serbian First League | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | Kwara United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 23 | 3 |
| 2010–2012 | Osun United F.C. |
Nigeria National League | 33 | 4 |
| 2012–2013 |  Olympique Club de Safi |
Botola Pro 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 |  Duhok SC |
Iraq Stars League | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | Naft Al-Wasat SC |
Iraq Stars League | – | – |
| 2015– | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 165 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 14 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sodiq Suraj?
Sodiq Suraj was born on 8 January 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Sodiq Suraj born?
Sodiq Suraj was born in Osogbo, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Sodiq Suraj played for?
Sodiq Suraj's recorded clubs are Osun United F.C., First Bank F.C., Sunshine Stars F.C., FK Teleoptik, Kwara United F.C., Olympique Club de Safi, Duhok SC, Naft Al-Wasat SC and Shooting Stars SC.
What position does Sodiq Suraj play?
Sodiq Suraj played as a defender.
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