Stephen Sunday: profile
Stephen Sunday (born 17 September 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Sunday started out at Polideportivo Ejido in 2005. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at Polideportivo Ejido (2005–2007), where he made 63 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 213 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Sunday represented Nigeria (2010), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Nigeria, he had represented Spain U19, Spain U20 and Spain U21.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Nationality explained: Why does Stephen Sunday play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 5: Spain, Israel, Bulgaria, Turkey and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (4 in 213)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 58% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Real Monarchs (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofiane Boufal, Olivier Boumal and Bakari Koné (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 |  Polideportivo Ejido |
Segunda División B | 63 | 0 |
| 2007–2011 | Valencia CF |
La Liga | 10 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | Club Atlético Osasuna |
La Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Real Betis Balompié |
La Liga | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria |
Segunda División B | 14 | 2 |
| 2011–2013 | Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria |
Segunda División B | 62 | 2 |
| 2013 |  Bnei Sakhnin F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 2 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 |  PFC CSKA Sofia |
First Professional Football League | 36 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 |  Alanyaspor |
Süper Lig | 12 | 0 |
| 2016–2017 |  Real Monarchs |
MLS Next Pro | 3 | 0 |
| 2016– | Real Salt Lake |
Major League Soccer | – | – |
| Total | 213 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Spain U19 |
Under-19 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | Spain U20 |
Under-20 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | Spain U21 |
Under-21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 |  Nigeria |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Stephen Sunday?
Stephen Sunday was born on 17 September 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Stephen Sunday born?
Stephen Sunday was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Stephen Sunday play for?
Stephen Sunday played international football for Nigeria. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Stephen Sunday played for?
Stephen Sunday's recorded clubs are Polideportivo Ejido, Valencia CF, Club Atlético Osasuna, Real Betis Balompié, Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, Bnei Sakhnin F.C., PFC CSKA Sofia, Alanyaspor, Real Monarchs and Real Salt Lake.
How tall is Stephen Sunday?
Stephen Sunday is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Stephen Sunday play?
Stephen Sunday played as a midfielder.
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