Zaidu Sanusi
Nigeria | Defender | Nigeria
Zaidu Sanusi, 29, is a footballer from Nigeria playing as Defender for Nigeria. Sanusi was born in Kebbi State, Nigeria. In the 2026 Friendlies season Sanusi has 3 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 34 minutes at an average rating of 6.20.
Profile
- Full name
- Zaidu Sanusi
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 13 June 1997 | Kebbi State | Nigeria
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Height
- 182
- Weight
- 76
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 12
- Current club
- Nigeria
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nigeria | Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.20 |
| 2025 | FC Porto | UEFA Europa League | 8 | 0 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.65 |
| 2025 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.45 |
| 25/26 | FC Porto | Primeira Liga | 17 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.94 |
| 25/26 | FC Porto | Taça de Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | FC Porto | Friendlies Clubs | 24 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 6.71 |
| 2024 | Nigeria | Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 23/24 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.30 |
| 2023 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 2023 | Nigeria | Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Nigeria | World Cup - Qualification Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 8 won
- Super Cup 3× 2024 · 2022 · 2020 Portugal
- Taça de Portugal 3× 2023/2024 · 2022/2023 · 2021/2022 Portugal
- Primeira Liga 1× 2021/2022 Portugal
- Taça da Liga 1× 2022/2023 Portugal
Runner-up finishes
- Primeira Liga 2× | 2022/2023 · 2020/2021 | Portugal
- CAF Africa Cup of Nations 1× | 2024 | Africa
- Super Cup 1× | 2023 | Portugal
Clubs | 8
-
FC Porto
Aug 2020 – present
-
Santa Clara
Jul 2019 – Aug 2020
-
Mirandela
Jul 2018 – Jul 2019
-
Aves
Jul 2018 – Jul 2018
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Mirandela
Aug 2017 – Jul 2018
Loan
-
Aves
Aug 2017 – Aug 2017
-
GIL Vicente
Jul 2017 – Aug 2017
-
Mirandela
Jan 2017 – Jul 2017
Loan
Injury and Suspension History
- ACL Knee Injury : 18 February 2024 to 14 March 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Zaidu Sanusi play?
Zaidu Sanusi plays as Defender.
Which team does Zaidu Sanusi play for?
Zaidu Sanusi plays for Nigeria in the Friendlies.
How many goals has Zaidu Sanusi scored this season?
Zaidu Sanusi has scored 0 goals in 3 appearances in the Friendlies 2026 season.
How old is Zaidu Sanusi?
Zaidu Sanusi is 28 years old and comes from Nigeria.
Updated: 10 Jul 2026, 09:35 UTC