Adigun Salami should not be confused with Salami.
Adigun Salami | |
Birth Date: | 6 May 1988 |
Birth Place: | Lagos, Nigeria |
Fullname: | Adigun Taofeek Salami |
Height: | 1.72 m |
Youthyears2: | 2004–2006 |
Years1: | 2004–2006 |
Caps1: | 7 |
Goals1: | 2 |
Years2: | 2006–2012 |
Caps2: | 106 |
Goals2: | 2 |
Years3: | 2012–2015 |
Caps3: | 2 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Years4: | 2016–2018 |
Adigun Taofeek Salami (born 6 May 1988) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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]
In 2016, Salami joined Middelfart in the Danish 2nd Division.[3] [4] He left the club in June 2018, and subsequently retired from football due to persistent injuries.[5]
On 19 October 2008, Salami told the Danish press that he did not find it inconceivable to join the Denmark national team, should he be granted Danish citizenship.[6]