Efe Sodje arrived at Gigg Lane in February 2008, initially on loan from Gillingham.  Following his release from Gillingham at the end of that season, he signed a two year contract with the Shakers on 03 July as player coach.  A vastly experienced centre half that began his league career with Macclesfield Town where he wrote himself into the Silkmen's history books by scoring their very first league goal.

Luton Town signed him in time for the 99/00 season, though his stay there was brief before he joined Crewe Alexandra following a short loan spell at Colchester.  After three years at Gresty Road, Huddersfield Town was the next stop before he joined Yeovil, Southend and eventually Gillingham.

A depressed cheekbone fracture saw him miss three months of last season and he joined the Shakers on loan in an effort to get fit.   A large part of the Shakers up-turn in form, Efe is as popular in the dressing room as he is in the stands and has proved to be a very welcome addition to the squad.  Down to earth and just one of the infamous sporting 'Sodje's, Efe will again look forward to another good season for the club.