Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
N. Sadiki played 3 matches for DR Congo: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group K | vs Portugal 1-1 | Came on in the 57′ |
| Group K | vs Uzbekistan 3-1 | Started, played the full match · 🟨 |
| Round of 32 | vs England 1-2 | Started, played the full match · 🟨 |
Biography
Noah Junior Sadiki (born 17 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the Premier League club Sunderland and the DR Congo national team.
Anderlecht Born in Brussels, Sadiki first joined R.S.C. Anderlecht at the age of six at under-7 level and progressed through all of the junior teams up to under-21 level. He impressed for Robin Veldman's under-21 team and caught the eye of first team manager Vincent Kompany who played him in two friendly matches in October 2021 and January 2022. He signed his first professional contract in February 2022 on a one-year deal, with the option of a further year.
Union SG On 27 July 2023, Sadiki left Anderlecht and joined Union SG on a four-year contract, for a reported fee of €1.4 million.
Sunderland On 4 July 2025, Sadiki left Union SG and joined Premier League club Sunderland on a five year contract, for an undisclosed fee.
International career Born in Belgium, Sadiki is of DR Congolese descent. Sadiki also holds both Congolese and Belgian citizenship from his parents.
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