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Zaidu Sanusi
Defender #12
Age 28 years
Nationality Nigeria
Market Value €3M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Zaidu Sanusi is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for FC Porto. Evidence: 6.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 14
Shooting 19
Defense 25
Workrate 47
Passing 62
Key Strength 62 Passing
Area to Watch 14 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Zaidu Sanusi this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 FC Porto | 45' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Apr 09, 2026 | FC Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest | 93' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | FC Porto 2-0 VfB Stuttgart | 58' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | VfB Stuttgart 1-2 FC Porto | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 71 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | FC Porto 3-1 Rangers | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Plzen 1-1 FC Porto | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | FC Porto 2-1 Malmo FF | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | FC Porto 3-0 Nice | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Utrecht 1-1 FC Porto | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 2-0 FC Porto | 14' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Oct 02, 2025 | FC Porto 2-1 FK Crvena Zvezda | 90' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 FC Porto | 53' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Zaidu Sanusi's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €10.0M (Q2'22)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
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Zaidu Sanusi operates as a bronze-tier Creator, steadily building his body of work. Having been part of the setup since 2020, the Nigerian left-footer is stepping up to prove his worth as a reliable option when called upon.
Validated as a SQUAD PLAYER, Sanusi has accumulated 395 minutes across six appearances. While his match volume is still emerging, the underlying metrics point to a player on a clear upward trajectory. His displays—yielding an assist over a five-match stretch—highlight a massive spike in form compared to his baseline ability. Our take is that his playmaking instincts are driving this resurgence. A strong Passing grade tells the story of a wide player eager to dictate tempo and unlock defences rather than simply recycle possession. Becoming the main creative focal point in one of his six outings proves he can spark the attack when given the platform.
With a market valuation hovering around €3m and visibly trending upwards, his financial trajectory mirrors his on-pitch momentum. As he hits top form, sustaining this creative output will be essential for cementing his status and validating his long-term worth.