Zaidu Sanusi

Defender #12
Age 29 years
Nationality Nigeria
Market Value €3.0M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Zaidu Sanusi
Defender
Emerging creator hitting top form

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 34 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 17 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 47 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 47 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 59 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 34
Shooting 17
Defense 47
Workrate 47
Passing 59
Key Strength 59 Passing
Area to Watch 17 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 14, 2026 Real Betis 3-2 FC Porto UEFA Champions League 0' 0.0 0 0 94 Estadio de la Cartuja
Apr 16, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 45' 6.6 0 0 47 City Ground
Apr 09, 2026 FC Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 93' 6.9 0 0 52 Estádio do Dragão
Mar 19, 2026 FC Porto 2-0 VfB Stuttgart UEFA Europa League 58' 6.3 0 0 64 -
Mar 12, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 1-2 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 1 71 MHP Arena
Jan 29, 2026 FC Porto 3-1 Rangers UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 48 Estádio Do Dragão
Jan 22, 2026 Plzen 1-1 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 67 Stadion Mesta Plzne
Dec 11, 2025 FC Porto 2-1 Malmo FF UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 46 Estádio Do Dragão
Nov 27, 2025 FC Porto 3-0 Nice UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 43 Estádio Do Dragão
Nov 06, 2025 Utrecht 1-1 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 90' 6.7 0 0 53 Stadion Galgenwaard
Oct 23, 2025 Nottingham Forest 2-0 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 14' 6.2 0 0 41 City Ground
Oct 02, 2025 FC Porto 2-1 FK Crvena Zvezda UEFA Europa League 90' 5.9 0 0 65 Estádio Do Dragão
Sep 25, 2025 Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 53' 7.2 0 0 49 Red Bull Arena

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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