Sone Aluko

Omatsone "Sone" Aluko (born 19 February 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger. Aluko began his career at Birmingham City but failed to make any league appearances. He joined Aberdeen on loan in the 2007–2008 season and was loaned to Blackpool at the beginning of the 2008–2009 season. After just one appearance for Blackpool, he signed for Aberdeen permanently in August 2008. He left Aberdeen in July 2011 at the end of his contract. He is currently looking for a new club.

Born in England, Aluko was capped by England at all levels up to under-19 before accepting an offer to play for Nigeria.

Club career

Birmingham City

Aluko was born in London and brought up from a young age in Birmingham. He progressed through Birmingham City's youth system, which he joined at the age of eight. He was given a first-team squad number in the 2005–06 season, and was an unused substitute in the Premier League match against Arsenal at Highbury in October 2005. He made his first-team debut for Birmingham on 28 August 2007 as a late substitute in the League Cup tie against Hereford United.

Aberdeen loan

In August 2007, Aluko joined Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen on loan until January 2008. He made his debut for Aberdeen as a late substitute in the UEFA Cup group match against Panathinaikos on 25 October...
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