Zaidu Sanusi stats
NigeriaNext match
Champions League
1.65
4.33
5.00Match-by-match stats
Z. Sanusi
PortoDefenderBefore the next match
Porto v PSV, Tuesday
What PSV allow left backs
Position stats12 appearances at LB against PSV in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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As a left back, Zaidu Sanusi has appeared in 4 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 288 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Attacking stats
Zaidu Sanusi has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Zaidu Sanusi has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Zaidu Sanusi has completed 112 of 133 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Zaidu Sanusi completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 12 duels .
Defending stats
Zaidu Sanusi makes 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 144 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Zaidu Sanusi has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Porto squad
W. Gomes
20 yrs#7
S. Aghehowa
22 yrs#9
Pepê29 yrs#11
B. Sainz25 yrs#17
A. Silva
30 yrs#19
S. Gimenez
25 yrs#29
G. Mec18 yrs#37
D. Cunha18 yrs#57
O. Pietuszewski
18 yrs#77
V. Froholdt
20 yrs#8
G. Veiga24 yrs#10
P. Rosario
29 yrs#13
V. Sousa23 yrs#15
I. Hwang
30 yrs#16
A. Varela
25 yrs#22
S. Fofana
31 yrs#42
36 yrs
29 yrs
22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.19 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.51 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 17 | 996 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 6.87 |
 Europa League | 8 | 531 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6.67 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 429 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.87 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 360 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5.56 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 5 | 289 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6.91 |
 Champions League | 4 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.96 |
Champions League2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 18 | 1,062 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 6.76 |
| Champions League | 8 | 588 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7.00 |
 Taça De Portugal | 3 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.51 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 24 | 1,711 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 30 | 6.95 |
| Champions League | 6 | 389 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6.58 |
| Europa League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6.73 |
About Zaidu Sanusi
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Zaidu Sanusi has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 288 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zaidu Sanusi has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zaidu Sanusi has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 112 from 133 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Zaidu Sanusi has won 12 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Zaidu Sanusi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 2.
About Zaidu Sanusi
Zaidu Sanusi is a 29-year-old defender playing for Porto in the Liga Portugal, representing Nigeria. Zaidu Sanusi is left-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 13 June 1997.
Most recent appearance
Zaidu Sanusi's most recent match was away at Academico Viseu on March 10th. Porto won 0-3. Zaidu Sanusi played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- May 11th3-2 lossatReal Betis(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 10th0-3 winatAcademico Viseu(18 mins, rating 6.38)
- January 17th2-0 winvsArouca(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- February 21st0-2 winatRio Ave(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- June 6th2-0 winvsAlverca(90 mins, rating 6.82)
Next fixture
Zaidu Sanusi and Porto are next in action on October 14th against PSV in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Porto vs PSV match preview.
Teammates at Porto
Zaidu Sanusi currently plays alongside Victor Froholdt, Alan Varela, Zaidu Sanusi, Samu Aghehowa, Vasco Sousa, Gabri Veiga, Cláudio Ramos, Pablo Rosario, Jakub Kiwior, Santiago Gimenez, Duarte Cunha, André Silva, Jan Bednarek, Borja Sainz, Diogo Costa, Pepê, Souza, João Costa, Alberto Costa, Gabriel Mec, William Gomes, Chris Smalling, Oskar Pietuszewski, In-beom Hwang, Martim Fernandes, Seko Fofana, Nehuén Pérez, Francisco Moura and Dominik Prpić at Porto.