Sodiq Suraj (born 8 January 1988) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Osun United.
Club career Sodiq Suraj was born in Oshogbo. He is a central defender who can also play as defensive midfielder.Sodiq Suraj joins Iraqi club at mtnfootball.com, 29 October 2013, retrieved 31-20-2016 In 2008, he played in Serbian second level in FK Partizan's satellite team FK Teleoptik. at Srbijafudbal In the season 2012–13 he played for OC Safi at Moroccan top division. In October 2013 he signed with Duhok SC in the Iraqi Premier League. Next season, in 2014, he switched to another Iraqi club, Naft Al-Wasat SC.Foreign Players in the Iraqi Premier League at RSSSF
International career Sodiq Suraj played with Nigeria U-20 at the 2007 African Youth Championship where they were losing finalists, thus qualifying for the U-20 World Cup. Next he played with Nigeria national under-20 football team, at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in CanadaFIFA Stats where they reached the quarter-finals.
Style of play Sodiq's natural position is defender and is a variable and strong defensive player. He plays as libero or as left-back on the national team.
Honours Nigeria U-20 Finalist at 2007 African Youth Championship Quarter-Finalist of 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
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