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Height
12
Shirt
28 years
Jun 13, 1997
Left
Preferred foot
Nigeria
Country
€1.9M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Left-back
LB

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches19%Shot attempts33%Goals50%
Chances created54%Aerial duels won46%Defensive contributions3%
Transfer value: €1.9M
Highest: €21.5M(Mar 31, 2023)
€21M
€16M
€11M
€5.4M
€0

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
11
Started
17
Matches
995
Minutes played
7.09
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 2

Alverca
W1-0
45
0
0
0
0
7.0

Apr 19

Tondela
W2-0
62
0
0
0
0
7.1

Apr 16

Nottingham Forest
L1-0
45
0
0
0
0
6.2

Apr 12

Estoril
W1-3
70
0
0
0
0
7.8

Apr 9

Nottingham Forest
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Apr 4

Famalicao
D2-2
45
0
0
1
0
6.8

Mar 27

Iran
W1-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 22

Braga
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.7

Mar 19

VfB Stuttgart
W2-0
58
0
0
1
0
6.7

Mar 15

Moreirense
W3-0
66
0
0
1
0
6.8
FC Porto

May 2

Liga Portugal
Alverca
1-0
45‎’‎
7.0

Apr 19

Liga Portugal
Tondela
2-0
62‎’‎
7.1

Apr 16

Europa League
Nottingham Forest
1-0
45‎’‎
6.2

Apr 12

Liga Portugal
Estoril
1-3
70‎’‎
7.8

Apr 9

Europa League
Nottingham Forest
1-1
90‎’‎
7.6
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 17%
  • 6Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.23xG
0 - 4
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.97xG0.99xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 995

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.23
xG on target (xGOT)
0.99
Non-penalty xG
1.23
Shots
6
Shots on target
1

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.99
Successful passes
381
Successful passes %
86.0%
Accurate long balls
6
Accurate long balls %
35.3%
Chances created
18
Big chances created
2
Successful crosses
6
Successful crosses %
23.1%

Possession

Successful dribbles
8
Successful dribbles %
47.1%
Duels won
51
Duels won %
58.0%
Aerial duels won
13
Aerial duels won %
72.2%
Touches
694
Touches in opposition box
16
Dispossessed
10
Fouls won
13

Defending

Defensive contributions
46
Tackles
17
Interceptions
10
Blocked shots
3
Fouls committed
8
Recoveries
53
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
5
Clearances
16
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
3
xG against while on pitch
5.71

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Zaidu Sanusi is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a left back for FC Porto, born on June 13, 1997, who is left-footed. Follow Zaidu Sanusi on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Zaidu Sanusi has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 995 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.09, 2 yellow cards.

Zaidu Sanusi scores highly on Rating compared to left backs in the Liga Portugal.

Zaidu Sanusi's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Zaidu Sanusi's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Zaidu Sanusi's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Zaidu Sanusi currently plays for FC Porto alongside Thiago Silva, Jakub Kiwior, Jan Bednarek, William Gomes, Victor Froholdt, Samuel Aghehowa, Gabriel Veiga, Pepê, Pablo Rosario, Cláudio Ramos, Borja Sainz, Nehuén Pérez, Alberto Costa, Dominik Prpic, Alan Varela, João Costa, Luuk de Jong, Deniz Gül, Terem Moffi, Seko Fofana, Martim Fernandes, Francisco Moura, Oskar Pietuszewski, Rodrigo Mora, and Diogo Costa. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Zaidu Sanusi's career has also included time at FC Porto B, Santa Clara, SC Mirandela, Aves, and Gil Vicente.

On the international stage, Zaidu Sanusi has represented Nigeria.

Zaidu Sanusi is from Nigeria, and the national teams include Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior, Chibueze Oputa, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Femi Azeez, Kenneth Igboke, Michael Atata, Ochobi Elias, Owen Oseni, Samson Tijani, Tijani Al Ameen, Tosin Oyedokun, Francis Uzoho, Abdullahi Bewene, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Wilfred Ndidi, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Philip Otele, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi, Victor Osimhen, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Tochukwu Nnadi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alhassan Yusuf, Rafiu Durosinmi, Moses Simon, Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams, Maduka Okoye, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Oluehi, Omorinsola Babajide, Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Ashleigh Plumptre, Esther Okoronkwo, Toni Payne, Asisat Oshoala, Ifeoma Onumonu, Christy Ucheibe, Sikiratu Isah, Joe Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Francisca Ordega, Halimatu Ayinde, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Miracle Usani, Michelle Alozie, Rachael Unachukwu, and Chioma Okafor. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Zaidu Sanusi has won 9 titles: Taça de Portugal (2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022), Super Cup (2024/2025, 2022/2023, 2020/2021), Liga Portugal (2025/2026, 2021/2022), and League Cup (2022/2023) with FC Porto.

Zaidu Sanusi has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations, Liga Portugal 2, Champions League, World Cup CAF qualification, Super Cup, and Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Zaidu Sanusi, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Zaidu Sanusi to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches19%Shot attempts33%Goals50%
Chances created54%Aerial duels won46%Defensive contributions3%

Career

Senior career

FC PortoAug 2020 - now
154
8
2
0
27
1
32
3
22
0
17
0

National team

26
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

FC Porto

Portugal
3
Taça de Portugal(23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22)
3
Super Cup(24/25 · 22/23 · 20/21)
2
Liga Portugal(25/26 · 21/22)
1
League Cup(22/23)

News

About

Zaidu Sanusi is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a left back for FC Porto, born on June 13, 1997, who is left-footed. Follow Zaidu Sanusi on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Zaidu Sanusi has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 995 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.09, 2 yellow cards.

Zaidu Sanusi scores highly on Rating compared to left backs in the Liga Portugal.

Zaidu Sanusi's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Zaidu Sanusi's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Zaidu Sanusi's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Zaidu Sanusi currently plays for FC Porto alongside Thiago Silva, Jakub Kiwior, Jan Bednarek, William Gomes, Victor Froholdt, Samuel Aghehowa, Gabriel Veiga, Pepê, Pablo Rosario, Cláudio Ramos, Borja Sainz, Nehuén Pérez, Alberto Costa, Dominik Prpic, Alan Varela, João Costa, Luuk de Jong, Deniz Gül, Terem Moffi, Seko Fofana, Martim Fernandes, Francisco Moura, Oskar Pietuszewski, Rodrigo Mora, and Diogo Costa. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Zaidu Sanusi's career has also included time at FC Porto B, Santa Clara, SC Mirandela, Aves, and Gil Vicente.

On the international stage, Zaidu Sanusi has represented Nigeria.

Zaidu Sanusi is from Nigeria, and the national teams include Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior, Chibueze Oputa, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Femi Azeez, Kenneth Igboke, Michael Atata, Ochobi Elias, Owen Oseni, Samson Tijani, Tijani Al Ameen, Tosin Oyedokun, Francis Uzoho, Abdullahi Bewene, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Wilfred Ndidi, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Philip Otele, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi, Victor Osimhen, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Tochukwu Nnadi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alhassan Yusuf, Rafiu Durosinmi, Moses Simon, Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams, Maduka Okoye, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Oluehi, Omorinsola Babajide, Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Ashleigh Plumptre, Esther Okoronkwo, Toni Payne, Asisat Oshoala, Ifeoma Onumonu, Christy Ucheibe, Sikiratu Isah, Joe Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Francisca Ordega, Halimatu Ayinde, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Miracle Usani, Michelle Alozie, Rachael Unachukwu, and Chioma Okafor. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Zaidu Sanusi has won 9 titles: Taça de Portugal (2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022), Super Cup (2024/2025, 2022/2023, 2020/2021), Liga Portugal (2025/2026, 2021/2022), and League Cup (2022/2023) with FC Porto.

Zaidu Sanusi has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations, Liga Portugal 2, Champions League, World Cup CAF qualification, Super Cup, and Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Zaidu Sanusi, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Zaidu Sanusi to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.