Tunde Adeniji
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Tunde Adeniji: profile
Tunde Adeniji (born 17 September 1995 in Akure, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Adeniji made the step into senior football with Rising Stars F.C. in 2012. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2012. His most appearances came at Sunshine Stars F.C. (2013–2016), where he made 71 appearances and scored 42 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 87 appearances and 49 goals.
At international level, Adeniji represented Nigeria (2015–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Akure has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Victor Boniface, Godfrey Oboabona and Florence Ajayi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Bulgaria
- Club goals per game
- 0.56 (49 in 87)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- PFC Levski Sofia (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofiane Boufal, Olivier Boumal and Bakari Koné (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Rising Stars F.C. |
Nigeria Nationwide League | 16 | 7 |
| 2013–2016 | Sunshine Stars F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 71 | 42 |
| 2015–2018 |  PFC Levski Sofia |
First Professional Football League | – | – |
| 2016– | PFC Levski Sofia |
First Professional Football League | – | – |
| Total | 87 | 49 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014– | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2015– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tunde Adeniji?
Tunde Adeniji was born on 17 September 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Tunde Adeniji born?
Tunde Adeniji was born in Akure, Nigeria.
Which national team does Tunde Adeniji play for?
Tunde Adeniji played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Tunde Adeniji played for?
Tunde Adeniji's recorded clubs are Rising Stars F.C., Sunshine Stars F.C. and PFC Levski Sofia.
How tall is Tunde Adeniji?
Tunde Adeniji is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Tunde Adeniji play?
Tunde Adeniji played as a forward.
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