Adigun Salami
Adigun Taofeek Salami (born 6 May 1988) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Adigun Taofeek Salami | ||
Date of birth | 6 May 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Ebedei | |||
2004–2006 | Midtjylland | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2006 | Ikast | 7 | (2) |
2006–2012 | FC Midtjylland | 106 | (2) |
2012–2015 | SønderjyskE | 2 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Middelfart | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Club career
Salami was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Adigun came to FC Midtjylland from their Nigerian football academy FC Ebedei. In the winter 2006–07[1] and in January 2008 he went on trials at English club Chelsea. However, on 30 October 2008 he signed a new contract running to 30 June 2012.
He joined SønderjyskE on a free transfer on 1 June 2012. Throughout his time there, he struggled with knee problems.[2]
International career
On 19 October 2008, Salami told the Danish press that he did not find it inconceivable to join the Danish national team, should he be granted Danish citizenship.[3]
References
- "Salami: Chelsea var den største nyhed i mit liv". Tipsbladet (in Danish). Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- Houlind, Søren (18 November 2014). "Engang Superliga-stjerne og Chelsea-emne - nu kæmper han for karrieren". B.T. (in Danish). Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- Hanghøj, Søren (19 October 2008). "Salami vil spille for Danmark" (in Danish). Onside.dk. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
- Middelfart henter tidligere FCM-profil‚ bold.dk, 10 February 2016
External links
- Adigun Salami at WorldFootball.net
- Adigun Salami at FootballDatabase.eu
- Career statistics at Danmarks Radio
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