Sone Aluko
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| Sone Aluko | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sone Aluko | |
| Date of birth | February 19, 1989 | |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Birmingham City | |
| Number | 25 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2005– 2007-2008 |
Birmingham City → Aberdeen (loan) |
0 (0) 20 (3) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2006-2007 2007-present |
England U18 England U19 |
? (?) 2 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Sone Aluko (born February 19, 1989) is an English footballer currently playing for Birmingham City. Born in Birmingham and of Nigerian background, he is a forward and has been capped by England at all levels up to under-19. His older sister Eniola is also a footballer who plays for Chelsea and England.
Aluko made his first team debut for Birmingham City on August 28, 2007 as a late substitute in the Carling Cup tie against Hereford United.[1] He made his debut for the England U-19 squad on September 11, 2007 in a friendly against Belarus U-19 and was involved in two of the goals in a 4–0 win.[2]
On August 31, 2007 he joined SPL club Aberdeen on loan[3] until January 14, 2008. He made his home debut for the Dons against Falkirk on October 28, 2007 coming on as a substitute.[4] He scored his first goal for the club on November 3, 2007, opening the scoring in a 2–0 victory over Dundee United.[5] On expiry of the initial loan it was extended to keep Aluko at Aberdeen for the rest of the season.[6]. He scored his first goal in European competition on February 14, 2008, Aberdeen's second in the 2-2 UEFA Cup 'Round of 32' draw at home to FC Bayern Munich, a match where he also won the man of the match award[7].
[edit] References
- ^ "Birmingham 2-1 Hereford", BBC Sport, 2007-08-28. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
- ^ Phillips, Matt (2007-09-11). Four-some England. The Football Association. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
- ^ "Dons bring in two young strikers", BBC Sport, 2007-08-31. Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
- ^ Aluko moves to Aberdeen. Birmingham City F.C. (registration required) (2007-08-31). Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
- ^ "Aberdeen 2-0 Dundee United", BBC Sport, 2007-11-03. Retrieved on 2007-11-03.
- ^ "Aberdeen extend Aluko loan deal", BBC Sport, 2008-01-14. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
- ^ "Aberdeen 2-2 Bayern Munich", BBC Sport, 2008-02-14. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
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