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- Shehu Abdullahi is a Nigerian professional footballer
- He plays as a midfielder
- He plays for the Nigeria national team
Shehu Abdullahi is a Nigerian professional player who plays as a defensive right back and midfielder for the Nigeria national team.
He has won the hearts of many football fans and is one of the most loved players in the Super Eagles squad. Abdullahi also plays for Kano Pillars, a Nigeria Premier League club. He started his playing career as a midfielder before eventually being converted to a right-back by John Obu, at the time was the national U20 coach at the time.
Throughout his career, Abdullahi has played for several other clubs, interluding Qadsia, Uniao Da Madeira, Anorthosis, Bursaspor and Omonia.
Shehu Abdullahi Biography
| Full name | Shehu Usman Abdullahi |
| Age | 31 years |
| Height | 1.82m |
| Place of birth | Sokoto, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | March 12 1993 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Soccer earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
Net Worth
Shehu Abdullahi has earned a decent amount from his active football career over the years. While there are no reliable sources with info on his exact fortune, we estimate his net worth to be roughly $1 million based on his earnings. A club in Kuwait Premier League side Qadsia SC signed him at a fee of $330,000.
While playing for the Turkish side Bursaspor, he is said to make an annual income of $54,287 and a weekly wage of $1,085. His career is at the verge of its peak and soon he will be richer though he is doing well.
Personal Life
Abdullahi was born on March 12 1993 in Sokoto, Nigeria and was raised by his Nigerian parents growing up alongside his siblings, one of them being his lovely sister Bambinibamb
Shehu Abdullahi. Photo/TheNiche
The prolific defender recently got married to the love of his life, Sumayya Mustapha, who works as a beautician and the couple is blessed with a son.
His wife graduated from Usman Fodio University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and currently owns a fashion brand. The couple met through a mutual friend and one thing led to the other.
So unfortunate that the footballer lost his father a few years back after a brief illness when he was in Swaziland for training. He is a practising Muslim who holds on to his religion dearly.
His way to fame was warmly welcomed by fans when he got the Man of the Match award in the crucial qualifying game against Zambia. The match was held in Uyo and it sealed the country’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
Abdullahi was gifted a four-bedroom house by the Sokoto State Government for his impressive performance at the World Cup held in Russia. He was also given land to build his sports complex, a paid trip to hajj and cash to support his charity foundation.
The Super Eagles defender began a foundation with an initiative to help the less privileged in society in support of the Sokoto Government, his friends and other organizations.
Career
The midfielder started his career as a player in Kano Pillars and has since played for many football clubs in Nigeria before he became an international player.
He got his lifetime break when he signed a contract with a club in Kuwait, that was worth $330,000 which is a huge amount of money that contributed to his net worth boost in a big way.
He then joined newly promoted Primeira Liga side C.F Uniao on a two-year deal then to Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta on a two-year deal.
Bursaspor signed the player on two and a half years for an undisclosed fee, then to Omonia and lastly to Levski Sofia where he is currently playing.
Shehu was named in the Nigeria 23-man squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship earning his first cap in a loss against Mali when he appeared as a substitute.
Shehu Abdullahi. Photo/The Guardian Nigeria
In the 2016 Summer Olympics, he was included in Nigeria’s 35-man provisional team. Two years later, he was named in the Nigeria preliminary 30-man team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Luxury Collection
Shehu is quite reserved about posting his wheel photos on his social media but with his net worth, he certainly has better and big machines. Fortunately, I caught a glimpse of some of the luxury cars you will find in his collection. The football star is a proud owner of a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and rumour has it that he also owns a Rolls Royce model and a BMW Sedan.
FAQs
How old is he?
31 years
Is he married?
Yes
Does he have children?
Yes.
What is his net worth in 2024?
$1 million.
What is his nationality?
Nigerian.
