Aji Alese

25-Year-Old DefenderD
Portsmouth
The Championship
DOB 1/17/2001
Joins Portsmouth on loan
DPortsmouth
January 29, 2026
Alese will move to Championship side Portsmouth on loan from Sunderland until the end of the 2025/26 campaign, his parent club announced Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Alese should get more opportunities to play in the second-tier league after failing to find a spot in Sunderland's squad. The defender struggled with a shoulder injury for several months but returned to full health in January. His departure leaves Reinildo as the main left-back option, with Dennis Cirkin offering backup for the Black Cats.
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Fit to play with reserve
DSunderland
January 16, 2026
Alese (shoulder) is fit to play with the reserve and is unlikely to feature with the senior squad this season.
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Suffers setback in recovery
DSunderland
October 2, 2025
Alese (shoulder) suffered a setback in his recovery process and is not ready to return yet, manager Regis Le Bris told media during his pre-match press conference Thursday. "Aji has a small injury so has taken a step back a bit - probably also around one month."
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Nearing return
DSunderland
September 11, 2025
Alese (shoulder) is nearing a return from injury that could happen against Aston Villa next week, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference, according to the Northern Echo. "Aji is close to coming back, but after a long period without playing it is still hard for him to reconnect with the level, so we will have to be patient."
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Yet to recover from injury
DSunderland
September 5, 2025
Alese (shoulder) hasn't recovered from his injury and doesn't have a clear timetable for a return to action, Pranav Shahaney of Mackem News reports.
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Won't be ready to start season
DSunderland
July 11, 2025
Alese (shoulder) is still recovering from his surgery and is expected to miss the opening three games of the season, according to his club.
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