Tai Sodje


Taione Richard Evumena Sodje is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Buxton.

Club career

Born in Sheffield to an English mother and Nigerian father, Sodje began his footballing career with local side Sheffield United, before a switch to Premier League side Manchester City in 2015. He signed a professional contract with Manchester City in July 2021. Despite suffering an injury in late October 2021, which he described as the worst moment of his career, he returned to action for Manchester City's youth teams in April 2022.
On 11 June 2025, Sodje was released by Manchester City.
On 7 August 2025, Sodje signed for National [League North] club Buxton, making his debut on the opening day of the season against Radcliffe. And Helped Buxton F.C win 6-0 Over Alfreton [Town F.C.]

International career

Eligible to represent both England and Nigeria, Sodje reportedly turned down an invitation to the England under-19 squad in October 2021. He was quoted in May 2022 as saying he would choose to represent whichever nation approached him first.

Style of play

Described by Manchester City as a "prolific goal-scorer" and a "versatile striker can also operate to impressive effect on both the right or left flanks", Sodje describes himself as a "goal scorer", capable of playing "across the front three".

Personal life

Sodje is the son of former professional rugby league player Bright Sodje, and the nephew of former Nigerian international footballers Efe and Sam Sodje, as well as former professional footballer Akpo Sodje.

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