- He is a Nigerian professional footballer
- He plays as a left-back for club Porto and the Nigeria national team
- He was part of the Nigeria national team that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
Zaidu Sanusi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for club Porto and the Nigeria national team and his net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $1 million based on his earnings.
Sanusi plays as a left-back and he began his career with Gombe United before he moved to Portuguese club Santa Clara.
He was then loaned to Porto and helped the team win the Primeira Liga title. He also represented Nigeria at the U20 and U23 levels, making his senior debut in a draw against Algeria.
Sanusi was also part of the Nigeria squad that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Zaidu Sanusi Biography
| Full name | Zaidu Sanusi |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Height | 1.82 m |
| Place of birth | Jega, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | June 13 1997 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Football earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
According to his career earnings, Zaidu’s net worth is estimated to be $ 1 million in 2023. His salary at Porto is about $1.1 million per season and this may also include prize money from winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, as part of the Nigeria national team.
Sanusi is a sponsored athlete by Nike, Pepsi, Betway and TAG Heuer, a watch company and he appears in TAG Heuer commercials. All these endorsements earn him a handsome amount of money and have significantly contributed to his net worth.
Personal Life
Zaidu Sanusi was born on June 13 1997 in Jega, Kebbi State, Nigeria to his Nigerian parents who were farmers struggling to make ends meet.
Zaidu Sanusi. Photo/Premium Times Nigeria
The player was always passionate about football and here he found solace in the sport. His elder brother was a footballer and he inspired him so much making him start playing at a very young age.
Sanusi began his professional career with Gombe United making his debut for the club in the Nigeria Professional Football League. He played for Gombe United for two seasons before moving to Portugal where he joined Gil Vicente.
He was then loaned out to C.D Santa Clara, played for one season and was signed permanently by Porto.
Sanusi represented Nigeria at the U20 and U23 levels and made his senior debut in a match against Algeria. He was part of the Nigeria squad that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
The player is not married yet nor does he have children.
Here are some of the things you didn’t know about Sanusi:
- He is a devout Muslim believer and prays five times a day
- He is very humble and always on a helping hand
- He is a keen boxer and has won several amateur tournaments in Nigeria
- He is one of the best left-backs in Nigeria
Career
Zaidu Sanusi is a professional football player who plays as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Porto and the Nigeria national team.
The left-back started playing with his friends and his talent was realized then he joined Gombe United and played for them for two seasons, making his debut for the club in the Nigeria Professional Football League.
The player then moved to Portugal where he spent his senior career playing in the Primeira Liga with Santa Clara and Porto.
At 19 years old, Sanusi signed with club Gil Vicente F.C and was loaned to third-division club SC Mirandela, making his debut as a substitute.
He was then loaned to C.D Santa Clara where he made his Primeira Liga debut for the club, playing for Santa Clara for one season before being signed permanently by Porto.
Zaidu Sanusi. Photo/Brila FM
Internationally, Sanusi has represented Nigeria at different youth levels. He represented his country at the U20 and U23 levels, making his senior debut in a draw match against Algeria.
Sanusi was part of the Nigeria national team that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
Luxury Collection
Sanusi is doing very well in his professional career and that can be seen in his earnings and net worth. However, he is very private about the property he owns. Most footballers love cars like the Range Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche.
He may own one or several of these cars as they are very popular among footballers.
FAQs
How old is he?
26 years old
What is his net worth in 2023?
$1 million
What is his current club?
Porto and the Nigeria national team
What is his religious belief?
Muslim
Is he married?
No.
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