UMAR SADIQ NEWS

Late penalty gives Real Sociedad share of points at Elche

A late penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal has given Real Sociedad a 1-1 draw at Elche in La Liga

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back to San Sebastian Sadiq is returning to his parent club Real Sociedad after ending his half of season-long loan spell in Valencia.

Impact Sadiq featured in 19 games across all competitions for Valencia while on loan from Real Sociedad, scoring six goals. The striker is now returning to his parent club with three years remaining on his contract, and could be used as Mikel Oyarzabal's backup if new coach Sergio Francisco decides to keep him.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Sadiq is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Sadiq has cleared his ban due to due to yellow cards accumulation and is now back available for their next contest. He is in contention with Hugo Duro to start as the striker against Las Palmas on Sunday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Sadiq will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Sadiq accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Espanyol on Tuesday. Hugo Duro is expected to start a second game in a row as the striker for Valencia.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game tying goal Sadiq scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sadiq entered the match in the 66th minute and scored nine minutes into his appearance to level the score for Valencia. The goal was the first since March 8th for the forward who has combined for three shots over his last three appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Sadiq (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Sadiq is good to go and leads the line for Valencia to open Sunday's match. The attacker has three goals while combining for nine shots over his last three starts.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Sunday \Sadiq is a late call for Sunday's match against Mallorca due to an illness, according to manager Carlos Corberan.

Impact Sadiq is battling an illness and will likely have to pass a fitness test before he is an option for Sunday. The good news is he is supposed to attempt to train Saturday, although the club has given no further report. He has started in their past four outings, so if he misses put it could force a change, with Rafa Mir or a possibly returning Hugo Duro (calf) as likely replacements.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for game winning goal Sadiq scored a goal while taking five shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact Sadiq found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring the game winning goal while leading Valencia with five shots. The attacker is in form at the moment with three goals to go along with 10 shots over his last three starts.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Sunday Sadiq scored twice from two shots during Sunday's 3-3 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Sadiq found the back of the net in the 32nd and 87th minutes scoring Valencia's final two goals while tying for the team-high in shots. The attacker has scored three goals while combining for six shots over his last three appearances.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers off bench Sadiq scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Sadiq replaced Hugo Duro in the 55th minute and netted a late equalizer by capitalizing on a rebound off Diego Conde in the 84th minute. Sadiq has appeared 11 times, starting only twice and this was his first goal of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Sadiq (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Sadiq is back as an option for Valencia after missing the last match with a knee injury. Prior to his loan to Valencia, the forward has made two starts in seven league appearances with Real Sociedad, recording five shots, two crosses and two tackles.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Sunday Sadiq (knee) is questionable for Sunday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Carlos Corberan, per Javi Teruel of AS Dairo. "Right now I can't confirm or discard them. Bi...

Impact Saqiq will be a late call for Sunday's match against Barcelona, with his fitness likely up to the final training session ahead of the contest. Even if he is an option, his role likely won't be major, only appearing in four games this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Availability uncertain for Sunday Sadiq is uncertain to be available for Sunday's game against Real Sociedad due to a knee injury and contractual reasons, manager Carlos Corbaran told media Friday. "He's dealing wi...

Impact Sadiq played 21 minutes off the bench against Sevilla in his Valencia debut, but he might be forced to sit Sunday's match against his former team. If that's the case, and depending on how is knee evolves, his next opportunity to play would come against Barcelona on Sunday, Jan. 26.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sadiq scores as Valencia beats 3rd-division team Ourense in last 16 of Copa del Rey

Umar Sadiq has scored in his debut as a starter as Valencia defeated third-division club Ourense 2-0 in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Loaned to Valencia Sadiq has been sent on loan to Valencia from Real Sociedad, according to his new club.

Impact Sadiq is making a change of clubs but will remain in La Liga play, as he has made the switch to Valencia for the second half of the season on loan. This comes after only starting in two of his three appearances with Real Sociedad this season, notching one assist in that time. He will likely remain in more of a rotational role with Valencia, fighting with Hugo Duro and Andre Almeida for starting time.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unused Sunday Sadiq (strain) was an unused option on the bench during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Sadiq's last appearance on the pitch was on Oct 27. having been an unused sub for the entire month of November. He will continue to be a low depth option for the team, starting twice in six La Liga games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscle discomfort Sadiq has been left out of the squad for Thursday's Cope del Rey match against Jove Espanol due to muscle discomfort, according to his club.

Impact Sadiq will be sidelined for a little bit, with the forward suffering muscle issues in the buildup to the match. It is unknown how serious the injury is or how long he will remain out, with the club giving little information on his status. He only started in four of his eight appearances this season while going unused eight times, so this won't be a major loss for the club.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Went unused Sadiq (strain) was an unused option during Saturday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Saliq returned as an option after missing last match with a strain. He is set to maintain a rotational role at forward, having started two games in five appearances, collecting four shots (zero on target) while failing to land on the scoresheet yet.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Getafe Sadiq recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Sadiq completed a dribble, and contributed defensively with a tackle, a clearance, and a block before being replaced by Orri Oskarsson in the 66th minute. This was his first start of the season, although he has featured in three games so far. Last season, Sadiq appeared in 26 games, and he will aim to replicate similar minutes this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left off team sheet Sadiq (undisclosed) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's match versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sadiq had been an unused sub the last five matches, making just one appearance since Mar 31. He ends the season making 12 starts in 26 appearances, recording three goals with one assist on 33 shots (10 on target) and 12 crosses (three accurate).

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in attack Sadiq scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd mi...

Impact Sadiq scored with his lone shot in this contest as he returned to the starting XI after not featuring against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek. His goal will give him plenty of confidence heading into a game against Cadiz, but he is yet to take multiple shots in a match since early December.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nigeria coach questions why Sadiq can play for Real Sociedad despite missing Africa Cup with injury

Nigeria coach José Peseiro says he is “confused” about why Umar Sadiq can play for Spanish team Real Sociedad despite an injury ruling the forward out the Africa Cup of Nations

JANUARY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Back in action Sadiq came off the bench for the closing stages of Wednesday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Sadiq was recalled from the Nigerian national team with a knee injury that was expected to sideline him for more than a month. Instead of missing a month he missed about three days before returning Wednesday. It's a very uncertain situation but the only thing that all parties agree on is that Sadiq is back with Sociedad, and is fit once more.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from AFCON Sadiq was dealing with a knee injury that forced him to return to Real Sociedad from the Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the knock, manager Imanol Alguacil expected the forward to b...

Impact While it's no doubt a disappointment for Sadiq to miss the rest of the tournament with Nigeria, the club will benefit from having him back early. Prior to his departure, the forward featured in four of his last six outings, including a Champions League clash with Inter Milan, and should be in contention to reclaim a spot in the starting XI if fully fit.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Nigeria Sadiq was called up for AFCON 2023 with Nigeria.

Impact Sadiq is expected to miss most of January and potentially longer if the Super Eagles make a knockout stage run. The forward has been in the starting XI a bit more of late, but was left on the bench last time out and hasn't scored in five straight matches.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE