Tunde Adeniji (born 17 September 1995), nicknamed The Tiger, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Al-Tadamon.
Career Rising Stars From an early age, Tunde was scouted by officials of the Ondo State Football Agency while playing on the dusty fields of Okitipupa. He was signed to the Agency's developmental side, Rising Stars Academy where he played for two seasons and helped his side to acquire promotion for the Premier League as he emerged as the top scorer of the team. He featured in 16 games and scored 7 goals.
Sunshine Stars Adeniji joined Sunshine Stars at the start of the 2013–14 season. He was expected to understudy the club's main striker, Dele Olorundare in his debut season in the topflight but he later scored thirteen (13) league goals to emerge as the club's top scorer at the end of the season.
In the 2014–15 season he became an all-round player scoring and creating chances for his teammates. He ended the season with sixteen (16) goals and 7 assists.
Levski Sofia On 17 February 2016, after long negotiations, Adeniji moved abroad to Europe to sign a 3-year contract with Bulgarian side Levski Sofia at a reported transfer fee of €180,000. His first goal for the club came in a game against Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 7 August 2016.
Atyrau On 21 January 2018, Adeniji signed for FC Atyrau.
Al-Nasr SC Adeniji took the trip to Kuwait and signed with Al-Nasr SC on 31 January 2019 until June 2020.Tunde Adeniji joins Kuwaiti Premier League Club Al-Nasr SC, bsnsports.com.ng, 31 January 2019
Debrecen In July 2019, Adeniji became part of the ranks of Hungarian club Debrecen.
Kunshan F.C. On 6 September 2020, Adeniji joined China League One side Kunshan FC.
Al-Fayha On 7 February 2021, Adeniji joined Prince Mohammad bin Salman League side Al-Fayha.
Al-Adalah On 27 July 2021, Adeniji joined Prince Mohammad bin Salman League side Al-Adalah.
Al-Tadamon On 8 January 2023, Adeniji joined Kuwaiti club Al-Tadamon.
Career statistics Club
Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalClubLeagueSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBulgariaLeagueBulgarian CupEuropeOtherIncludes Bulgarian Supercup matches.TotalLevski SofiaA Group2015–1612000——120First League2016–172272220—259 Total336222000379Career statistics 33 6 2 2 2 0 0 0 37 9
International Nigeria national teamYearAppsGoals201540Total40
International career Adeniji received his first call-up for the Nigeria U20 team in 2014 and made a few appearances and scored goals. The following year he received his first call-up for the senior team.
Honours Club A Group Runner-up: 2015-2016
Individual First League Player of the Month: August 2016
References
External links
Profile in LevskiSofia.info