Sone Aluko: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Sone Aluko: profile

Sone Aluko (born 19 February 1989 in Hounslow, United Kingdom) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a wing half.

Aluko's senior club career began in 2005 at Birmingham City F.C.. He played for 6 clubs since 2005. His most appearances came at Aberdeen F.C. (2008–2011), where he made 82 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 124 appearances and 22 goals.

At international level, Aluko represented Nigeria (2009–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 and under-23 level. Before committing to Nigeria, he had represented England U16, England U17, England U18 and England U19.

Nationality explained: Why does Sone Aluko play for Nigeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2009 (aged about 20)
Club goals per game: 0.18 (22 in 124)
Height: 173 cm — taller than 24% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Hull City A.F.C. (2012)
Shares a birthday with: Affo Érassa, Yssouf Koné and Hassan Kachloul (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2005–	Birmingham City F.C.	EFL Championship	–	–
2007–2008	Birmingham City F.C.	EFL Championship	0	0
2007–2008	Aberdeen F.C.	Scottish Premiership	20	3
2008	Blackpool F.C.	EFL League One	1	0
2008–2011	Aberdeen F.C.	Scottish Premiership	82	7
2011–2012	Rangers F.C.	Scottish Premiership	21	12
2012–	Hull City A.F.C.	Premier League	–	–
—	Fulham F.C.	Premier League	–	–
	Total		124	22

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2004–2005	England U16	Under-16	4	0
2005–2006	England U17	Under-17	3	0
2006	England U18	Under-18	1	0
2007–2008	England U19	Under-19	3	0
2009	Nigeria U20	Under-20	3	0
2009–	Nigeria	Senior	–	–
2011	Nigeria U23	Under-23	1	0