Sodiq Suraj


Sodiq Suraj is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Osun United.

Club career

Sodiq Suraj was born in Oshogbo. He is a central defender who can also play as defensive midfielder. In 2008, he played in Serbian second level in FK Partizan's satellite team FK Teleoptik. In the season 2012–13 he played for OC Safi at Moroccan top division. In October 2013 he signed with Duhok SC in the Iraqi Premier League. Next season, in 2014, he switched to another Iraqi club, Naft Al-Wasat SC.

International career

Sodiq Suraj played with Nigeria U-20 at the 2007 African Youth Championship where they were losing finalists, thus qualifying for the U-20 World Cup. Next he played with Nigeria national under-20 football team, at the 2007 FIFA U-20 [World Cup] in Canada where they reached the quarter-finals.

Style of play

Sodiq's natural position is defender and is a variable and strong defensive player. He plays as libero or as left-back on the national team.

Honours

;Nigeria U-20