Zaidu Sanusi
Nigeria
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Zaidu Sanusi 2026/2027 season stats
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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 40 |
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 around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 133 | 41.60 | 30 |
| Accurate passes | 112 | 35.00 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 2.81 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.63 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 5.00 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 5.31 | 59 |
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 30th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.94 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.25 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 70 |
| Duels won | 12 | 3.75 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.56 | 55 |
| Touches | 200 | 62.50 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 42 | 13.13 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.63 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.63 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zaidu Sanusi completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 12 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.63 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.31 | 13 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.50 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 2.50 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
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 13th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.31 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.94 | 18 |
| 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 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 17 | 996 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 6.87 |
 Europa League | 8 | 531 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6.67 |
| 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 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
Next fixture
Zaidu Sanusi and Porto are next in action on November 15th against Moreirense in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Porto vs Moreirense match preview.
Teammates at Porto
Zaidu Sanusi currently plays alongside Zaidu Sanusi, Nehuén Pérez, Francisco Moura, Pablo Rosario, Oskar Pietuszewski, In-beom Hwang, Souza, Borja Sainz, Samu Aghehowa, Gabriel Mec, Martim Fernandes, Gabriel Veron, André Silva, William Gomes, Alan Varela, João Costa, Cláudio Ramos, Jakub Kiwior, Gabri Veiga, Vasco Sousa, Seko Fofana, Alberto Costa, João Afonso, Jan Bednarek, Victor Froholdt, Pepê, Diogo Costa, Santiago Gimenez and Dominik Prpić at Porto.