FC Porto 
Primeira Liga May 02
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Zaidu Sanusi
28 years old
Position
Defender
Height
182 cm
Weight
76 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
13 Jun 1997 - Nigeria
Birth City
Kebbi State
Ranking
1st
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of Z. Sanusi — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
17
Starts
11
Minutes played
995
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
18
Interceptions
11
Fouls committed
8
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
445 - 85%
Duels won %
59% (51/87)
📊 General
Appearances
51
Starts
35
Minutes played
2671
Goals
1
Average rating
6.69/10
Cards
7
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
44
Interceptions
27
Fouls committed
27
Key passes
32
Passes - accuracy
1257 - 32%
Duels won %
54% (125/230)
Standings Primeira Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 18 | +48 | 88 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 24 | +65 | 82 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 25 | +49 | 80 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 59 | DDDLW |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 50 | LLDWL |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 49 | -12 | 43 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 47 | 64 | -17 | 42 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 42 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 39 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 39 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 57 | -22 | 36 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 36 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 34 | WLLWW |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 30 | DDLLL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 57 | -26 | 30 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 55 | -28 | 28 | LWWDL |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 67 | -40 | 21 | DWWDD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — FC Porto
Andorinha
Cláudio Ramos
Diogo Costa
Alberto Baio
D. Prpić
Francisco Moura
Gabriel Brás
J. Bednarek
J. Kiwior
Martim Fernandes
Thiago Silva
Z. Sanusi
A. Varela
André Oliveira
Gabri Veiga
João Pedro Moreira Teixeira
P. Rosario
Rodrigo Mora
S. Fofana
T. Silva
Victor Mow Froholdt
André Miranda
Borja Sainz
D. Gül
G. Sousa
L. de Jong
O. Pietuszewski
Pepê Aquino
Samu
T. Moffi
Tiago Andrade
William
Y. Karamoh
Career of Z. Sanusi since 2018
2025/2026
FC Porto
FC Porto51Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025FC Porto
FC Porto36Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024FC Porto
FC Porto36Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Porto
FC Porto59Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Porto
FC Porto36Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021FC Porto
FC Porto40Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025
FC Porto B
FC Porto B1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Santa Clara
Santa Clara27Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Mirandela
Mirandela32Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026FC Porto
FC Porto17Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025FC Porto
FC Porto24Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024FC Porto
FC Porto24Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Porto
FC Porto24Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Porto
FC Porto24Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021FC Porto
FC Porto25Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025FC Porto B
FC Porto B1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Santa Clara
Santa Clara24Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2018/2019Mirandela
Mirandela32Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2020
Santa Clara
→
FC Porto
Santa Clara
FC Porto
2019
Mirandela
→
Santa Clara
Mirandela
Santa Clara
2018
Aves
→
Mirandela
Aves
Mirandela
2018
Mirandela
→
Aves
Mirandela
Aves
2017
Aves
→
Mirandela
Loan
Aves
Mirandela
2017
GIL Vicente
→
Aves
GIL Vicente
Aves
2017
Mirandela
→
GIL Vicente
Mirandela
GIL Vicente
2017
GIL Vicente
→
Mirandela
Loan
GIL Vicente
Mirandela
HONOURS
Super Cup
Portugal
2024
Winner
CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Africa
2024
2nd Place
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2023/2024
Winner
Super Cup
Portugal
2023
2nd Place
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2022/2023
2nd Place
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2022/2023
Winner
Taça da Liga
Portugal
2022/2023
Winner
Super Cup
Portugal
2022
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2021/2022
Winner
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2021/2022
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2020/2021
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2020
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Apr 19
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
Apr 16
UEFA Europa LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Apr 12
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-3
Apr 09
UEFA Europa LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, Z. Sanusi continues to build on a solid professional career. Hailing from Kebbi State, this Nigeria player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. His profile as a defender is enhanced by his dimensions — 182 cm tall and 76 kg — ideal for the professional game. His ability to read trajectories and anticipate opposition movement is one of his key defensive strengths. Shaped by stints at Nigeria, FC Porto B, Mirandela and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to FC Porto's dressing room. His trophy cabinet includes Taça de Portugal, Super Cup among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of FC Porto's group. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in FC Porto's squad.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May |
Alverca
|
1-0 | 45 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 |
| 19 Apr |
Tondela
|
2-0 | 62 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 0 | 1/4 |
| 16 Apr |
Nottingham Forest
|
1-0 | 45 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 2 | 4/5 |
| 12 Apr |
Estoril
|
1-3 | 70 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 3 | 7/9 |
| 09 Apr |
Nottingham Forest
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 | 6/8 |