Sodiq Atanda
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sodiq Ololade Atanda | ||
| Date of birth | 26 August 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Kano, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Erzeni | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | 36 Lions | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | 36 Lions | 11 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Apolonia | 76 | (3) |
| 2015–2019 | Partizani | 91 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Hapoel Kfar Saba | 56 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Prishtina | 13 | (0) |
| 2022 | Dhofar Club | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Egnatia | 35 | (1) |
| 2023– | Erzeni | 29 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Nigeria U23 | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 June 2024 | |||
Sodiq Atanda (born 26 August 1993) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Albanian club Erzeni.[1] Having Albanian nationality to stay for many years
Partizani
On 24 December 2015, Atanda joined Kategoria Superiore side Partizani on a free transfer following the expire of his Apolonia contract.[2] He made his league debut with the club on 30 January of the following year, playing ful-90 minutes in a 2–0 home success over Laçi.[3]
In April 2016, Atanda produced strong performances by helping Partizani keep three clean-sheets in 4 matches, conceding only once, which helped him earn Albanian Superliga Player of the Month.[4]
On 27 October 2017, he agreed a contract extension, signing until June 2019.[5]
Hapoel Kfar Saba
On 25 June 2019, Atanda signed to Hapoel Kfar Saba.[6]
International career
Atanda has made 5 appearances with Nigeria U23 squad.[7]
Personal life
He has an additional Albanian passport.
