Sulley Muniru


Sulley Ali Sariki Muniru is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is the younger brother of former Inter Milan and A.C. Milan player Sulley Muntari.

Club career

Youth career

Muniru started his youth career at Ashanti Akim Missiles, a youngster club in his hometown Konongo. He helped his college team to win the national championship, being voted the best player. He then played for the youth team of Liberty Professionals where he was the kingpin.
Muniru's urge to also pursue his career in Europe like his elder brother Sulley Muntari grew strongly. At the age of 18, Sulley joined Real Madrid on a trial.

CFR Cluj

During the 2013 January transfer window, Muniru signed the first professional contract of his career. The midfielder was signed by CFR Cluj as a replacement for playmaker Modou Sougou, who left the club for Marseille. He worn the number 48 on the jersey to celebrate his mother's birthday.

FCSB

In June 2015, aged 22, Muniru joined FCSB on a four-year contract, with the Romanian champions paying an undisclosed fee for his transfer. He scored his first goal for the club against AS Trenčín, in the Champions League second qualifying round's second leg.

Tondela

On 28 November 2017, Muniru joined Tondela on a deal until June 2019. He made a total of four appearances for the club and assisted once.

Tambov

On 15 August 2019, he joined Russian Premier League club FC Tambov. He was removed by Tambov from their squad on 30 May 2020, after only appearing in one Russian Cup game for the club up to that point.

International career

He has represented his country at Under-12 and U-15 levels.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club

;CFR Cluj
;Steaua București