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| cityofbirth = [[Lagos]]
| cityofbirth = [[Lagos]]
| countryofbirth = [[Nigeria]]
| countryofbirth = [[Nigeria]]
| currentclub = [[Portsmouth FC]]
| currentclub = [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]
| clubnumber = -
| clubnumber = 24
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Centre Back]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Centre Back]]
| youthyears =
| youthyears =
| youthclubs =
| youthclubs =
| years = 1999&ndash;2002<br />2001<br />2001<br />2002&ndash;2006<br />2006&ndash;2008<br />2008&ndash;2009<br />2009&ndash;
| years = 1999&ndash;2002<br />2001<br />2001<br />2002&ndash;2006<br />2006&ndash;2008<br />2008&ndash;
| clubs = [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]<br />→ [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] (loan)<br />→ [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]] (loan)<br />[[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]]<br />[[Watford F.C.|Watford]]<br />[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]<br />[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
| clubs = [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]<br />→ [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] (loan)<br />→ [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]] (loan)<br />[[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]]<br />[[Watford F.C.|Watford]]<br />[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]
| caps(goals) = {{0}}{{0}}0 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}17 {{0}}(2)<br />{{0}}{{0}}7 {{0}}(1)<br />162 (16)<br />{{0}}69 {{0}}(8)<br />{{0}}10 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}0 {{0}}(0)
| caps(goals) = {{0}}{{0}}0 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}17 {{0}}(2)<br />{{0}}{{0}}7 {{0}}(1)<br />162 (16)<br />{{0}}69 {{0}}(8)<br />{{0}}10 {{0}}(0)
| nationalyears = 2000&ndash;
| nationalyears = 2000&ndash;
| nationalteam = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]
| nationalteam = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]
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| ntupdate = 10:54, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 10:54, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
}}
}}
'''Daniel Olusola "Danny" Shittu''' (born 2 September 1980 in [[Lagos]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportinter.com/player.php3?p_id=112&t_id=4 |title=Player profile |accessdate=2008-01-30 |work=Sportinter.com |publisher=Advance Future Technology Co.,Ltd.}}</ref> is a [[Nigeria]]n [[Association football|footballer]], currently playing for [[Premier League]] side [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]. He is a central defender.
'''Daniel Olusola "Danny" Shittu''' (born 2 September 1980 in [[Lagos]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportinter.com/player.php3?p_id=112&t_id=4 |title=Player profile |accessdate=2008-01-30 |work=Sportinter.com |publisher=Advance Future Technology Co.,Ltd.}}</ref> is a [[Nigeria]]n [[Association football|footballer]], currently playing for [[Premier League]] side [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]. He is a central defender.


"Olusola" is a nickname for the [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] name "Oluwanisola" (meaning "''God creates wealth''").<ref>[http://www.nigerian.name/w/index.php?title=Olusola Meaning of Olusola in Nigerian.name]</ref>
"Olusola" is a nickname for the [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] name "Oluwanisola" (meaning "''God creates wealth''").<ref>[http://www.nigerian.name/w/index.php?title=Olusola Meaning of Olusola in Nigerian.name]</ref>
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| accessdate = 2008-08-17}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2008-08-17}}</ref>


On 17 August 2009, Shittu agreed to join [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth FC]] on a two year deal along with team mate [[Gavin McCann|Gavin McCann]] in a joint £2 million deal from [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]].


==References==
==References==
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{{Nigeria Squad 2008 Africa Cup of Nations}}
{{Nigeria Squad 2008 Africa Cup of Nations}}
{{Portsmouth F.C. squad}}
{{Bolton Wanderers F.C. squad}}


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Danny Shittu
Personal information
Full name Daniel Olusola Shittu
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Centre Back
Team information
Current team
 Bolton Wanderers
Number 24
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:54, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Daniel Olusola "Danny" Shittu (born 2 September 1980 in Lagos)[1] is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Premier League side Bolton Wanderers. He is a central defender.

"Olusola" is a nickname for the Yoruba name "Oluwanisola" (meaning "God creates wealth").[2]

Career

Shittu started his career at Charlton Athletic. He spent most of his two years at the club on loan, first at Blackpool then Queens Park Rangers. QPR acquired his services permanently for £350,000 in January 2002. He was bought by a fan, Alex Winton, who also paid Shittu's wages during his first season at the club. His time there was successful, with 159 appearances in four seasons, plus 16 goals.

On 6 August 2006 he was signed for £1.6 million by Premiership newcomers Watford. This move was controversial, as Shittu had passed a medical at West Bromwich Albion, before a late call from Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd.

Shittu scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Newcastle United in a League Cup tie on 7 November 2006. He powered a header past Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper to give Watford the lead. However Watford went on to lose the match on penalties. Shittu scored his first Premier League goal on 5 May 2007 in a 2–0 win at Reading.

On 16 February 2008, Shittu managed to score both for and against his former club, Charlton Athletic[3]. After a successful 2007–08 season with Watford in which Shittu scored 9 goals in all competitions, he was named in the PFA Championship team of the year.[4] Shittu joined Premier League club Bolton Wanderers on 6 August 2008,[5] on a three-year contract, for £2m plus further add-ons.[6]

On 17 August 2009, Shittu agreed to join Portsmouth FC on a two year deal along with team mate Gavin McCann in a joint £2 million deal from Bolton Wanderers.

References

  1. ^ "Player profile". Sportinter.com. Advance Future Technology Co.,Ltd. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
  2. ^ Meaning of Olusola in Nigerian.name
  3. ^ http://www.charlton-athletic.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=31994&newstype=m Official report
  4. ^ Ronaldo named player of the year
  5. ^ "Shittu secures switch to Bolton". BBC Sport. 2008-08-06. Retrieved 2008-08-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "Shittu trots on". Watford FC official website. 2008-08-06. Retrieved 2008-08-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)


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