Sodiq Suraj (born 8 January 1988) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Osun United.
Sodiq Suraj was born in Oshogbo. He is a central defender who can also play as defensive midfielder. In 2008, he played in Serbian second level in FK Partizan's satellite team FK Teleoptik. In the season 2012âÂÂ13 he played for OC Safi at Moroccan top division. In October 2013 he signed with Duhok SC in the Iraqi Premier League. Next season, in 2014, he switched to another Iraqi club, Naft Al-Wasat SC.
Sodiq Suraj played with Nigeria U-20 at the 2007 African Youth Championship where they were losing finalists, thus qualifying for the U-20 World Cup. Next he played with Nigeria national under-20 football team, at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada where they reached the quarter-finals.
Sodiq's natural position is defender and is a variable and strong defensive player. He plays as libero or as left-back on the national team.