Zaidu Sanusi (born 2 November 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who primarily plays as a left-back or left wing-back. He is known for his pace, athleticism, and strong defensive work-rate combined with the ability to contribute going forward.
- Full name: Zaidu Sanusi
- Date of birth: 2 November 1997
- Place of birth: Kaduna, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Position: Left-back / Left wing-back
- Current club: FC Porto (Portugal)
- Squad number: 12
Club career (high-level summary):
- Sanusi began his career in Nigeria before moving to Europe. He had spells in Slovenia with Rudar Velenje and in Slovakia with AS Trenčín, where his performances attracted attention.
- He joined FC Porto in 2019 (initially on loan to gain experience) and later became a permanent member of the squad. At Porto he established himself as a regular starter, featuring in domestic league matches, Taça competitions, and UEFA club competitions.
- Known for contributing both defensively and offensively, he has registered assists and occasional goals while playing in Portugal.
International career:
- Sanusi is a Nigerian international. He received call-ups to the Nigeria national team (the Super Eagles) and has featured in competitive matches and qualifiers representing his country.
Playing style and attributes:
- Quick and energetic full-back with strong stamina and recovery speed.
- Solid one-on-one defending and willingness to overlap and provide width in attack.
- Adaptable to both traditional full-back and more advanced wing-back roles.
Notable achievements:
- Regular contributor to FC Porto during domestic league campaigns and European competitions.
- Part of Porto squads competing for Primeira Liga titles and domestic cups during his tenure.
Source note: Details above are a concise summary of publicly available information about Zaidu Sanusi's career and profile as of mid-2020s. For exact statistics (appearances, goals, assists, match logs) and the very latest club status, consult current club or league databases and official team announcements.