Zaidu Sanusi
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Zaidu Sanusi 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Zaidu Sanusi has appeared in 17 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 996 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 25 | 1,527 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 27 | 6.81 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.18 | 80 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.27 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.18 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.60 | 98 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.08 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.18 | 74 |
Zaidu Sanusi has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 166 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zaidu Sanusi has 1 assist and 18 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 83 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 443 | 40.00 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 381 | 34.40 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.63 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.54 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 82 | 7.41 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 67 | 6.05 | 65 |
Zaidu Sanusi has completed 381 of 443 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.72 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.72 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 51 | 4.61 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.17 | 38 |
| Touches | 694 | 62.70 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 136 | 12.29 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.36 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.17 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.90 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.90 | 61 |
Zaidu Sanusi completes 8 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 51 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.54 | 45 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.90 | 44 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.99 | 42 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.45 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 4.79 | 88 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Zaidu Sanusi makes 17 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.72 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.18 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 1.90 | 45 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Zaidu Sanusi has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (11 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Zaidu Sanusi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.51 |
| 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 |
| 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 League| 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 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Zaidu Sanusi has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 17 appearances (11 starts), totalling 996 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Zaidu Sanusi has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zaidu Sanusi has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (42% success rate). Zaidu Sanusi has contributed 18 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zaidu Sanusi has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 11 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 381 from 443 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Zaidu Sanusi has won 51 of 88 total duels.
Discipline
Zaidu Sanusi has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 13.
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 Portugal on June 20th. Porto lost 2-1. Zaidu Sanusi played 29 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.32.
Recent matches
Teammates at Porto
Zaidu Sanusi currently plays alongside Jan Bednarek, Borja Sainz, Alan Varela, Deniz Gül, Victor Froholdt, João Costa, Gabri Veiga, Oskar Pietuszewski, Francisco Moura, Dominik Prpić, André Silva, Vasco Sousa, Martim Fernandes, Iván Jaime, Gabriel Veron, Pepê, William Gomes, Samu Aghehowa, Rodrigo Mora, Alberto Costa, Cláudio Ramos, Nehuén Pérez, Jakub Kiwior, Zaidu Sanusi, João Afonso, Diogo Costa, Samuel Portugal and Stephen Eustaquio at Porto.