| Club | Sunderland AFC |
| Position | — |
| Squad number | — |
| Age | 25 (born Wed, 17 Jan 2001) |
| Nationality | England |
| Height | 192 cm |
Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026
Aji Alese at Sunderland
Aji Alese provides defensive versatility to the Sunderland squad. He operates primarily as a central defender but covers the left-back position when required. His physical presence and height assist the team during set-piece situations.
Career Before Sunderland
Alese developed through the youth academy at West Ham United. He gained senior experience during loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Cambridge United. These temporary moves helped him transition into professional football before he joined the Black Cats permanently.
Career History Overview
| Club | Role | Status | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham | Defender | Former | Premier League |
| Accrington | Defender | Loan | League One |
| Cambridge | Defender | Loan | League One |
| Sunderland | Defender | Current | Championship |
Indeed, his development continues at the Stadium of Light. Moreover, he remains a key part of the current defensive rotation under the head coach.
Major Honours Won
Alese continues to work towards his first major senior honour with the club. You can find further biographical details regarding his professional path on Wikipedia.
