Sodiq Atanda
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sodiq Ololade Atanda | ||
| Date of birth | 26 August 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Kano, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Erzeni | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | 36 Lions | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | 36 Lions | 11 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Apolonia | 76 | (3) |
| 2015–2019 | Partizani | 91 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Hapoel Kfar Saba | 56 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Prishtina | 13 | (0) |
| 2022 | Dhofar Club | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Egnatia | 35 | (1) |
| 2023– | Erzeni | 25 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Nigeria U23 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 March 2024 | |||
Sodiq Atanda (born 26 August 1993) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Albanian club Erzeni.[1] Having Albanian nationality to stay for many years
Club career[edit]
Partizani[edit]
On 24 December 2015, Atanda joined Kategoria Superiore side Partizani on a free transfer following the expire of his Apolonia contract.[2] He made his league debut with the club on 30 January of the following year, playing ful-90 minutes in a 2–0 home success over Laçi.[3]
In April 2016, Atanda produced strong performances by helping Partizani keep three clean-sheets in 4 matches, conceding only once, which helped him earn Albanian Superliga Player of the Month.[4]
On 27 October 2017, he agreed a contract extension, signing until June 2019.[5]
Hapoel Kfar Saba[edit]
On 25 June 2019, Atanda signed to Hapoel Kfar Saba.[6]
International career[edit]
Atanda has made 5 appearances with Nigeria U23 squad.[7]
Personal life[edit]
He has an additional Albanian passport.
Career statistics[edit]
- As of 17 December 2017[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Apolonia | 2012–13 | Kategoria Superiore | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Kategoria e Parë | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 29 | 3 | ||
| 2014–15 | Kategoria Superiore | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Kategoria e Parë | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 76 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 81 | 3 | |||
| Partizani | 2015–16 | Kategoria Superiore | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 36 | 1 | ||
| 2017–18 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||
| Total | 56 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 69 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 132 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 150 | 4 | ||
- ^ Tree appearances in UEFA Champions League, two in UEFA Europa League
- ^ All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
Honours[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Sodiq Atanda at Soccerway
- ^ Rinald Bregasi (24 December 2015). "Partizani, përforcimi i parë është Atanda" [Partizani, the first reinforcement is Atanda] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Archived from the original on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ^ "VIDEO/ Partizani likuidon Laçin dhe kap Skënderbeun në krye" [VIDEO/ Partizani liquidates Laçi and catches Skënderbeu in the lead] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ a b ""Ylli" i muajit prill" [“Star” of April month] (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 1 May 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ "Partizani "përforcohet", Atanda rinovon" [Partizani “reinforced”, Atanda extends] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ הבלם הניגרי סודיק אטנדה חתם בהפועל כפר סבא Or Boker, 25 June 2019
- ^ "Merr ftesë nga Nigeria, Atanda: Fitova kombëtaren nga Fieri" [Receives call-up from Nigeria, Atanda: I won the national team from Fier] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ Sodiq Atanda at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
External links[edit]
- Sodiq Atanda at the Albanian Football Association (in Albanian and English)
- Sodiq Atanda at FootballDatabase.eu
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