Adigun Salami
Nigerian footballer
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Adigun Taofeek Salami ⓘ(born 6 May 1988) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adigun Taofeek Salami | ||
| Date of birth | 6 May 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ebedei | |||
| 2004–2006 | Midtjylland | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | Ikast | 7 | (2) |
| 2006–2012 | Midtjylland | 106 | (2) |
| 2012–2015 | SønderjyskE | 2 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Middelfart | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Salami was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Adigun came to FC Midtjylland from their Nigerian football academy FC Ebedei. In the winter 2006–07[1] and in January 2008 he went on trials at English club Chelsea. However, on 30 October 2008 he signed a new contract running to 30 June 2012.
He joined SønderjyskE on a free transfer on 1 June 2012. Throughout his time there, he struggled with knee problems.[2]
In 2016, Salami joined Middelfart in the Danish 2nd Division.[3][4] He left the club in June 2018, and subsequently retired from football due to persistent injuries.[5]
International career
On 19 October 2008, Salami told the Danish press that he did not find it inconceivable to join the Denmark national team, should he be granted Danish citizenship.[6]