Ibrahim Buhari (born 8 October 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Swedish club Elfsborg.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 October 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Elfsborg | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Karamone FC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Plateau United | 82 | (9) |
| 2022– | Elfsborg | 32 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Nigeria U23 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:30, 6 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBuhari was a starter for Plateau United in his second season with 6 goals in 38 matches, and helped them come second in the Nigeria Professional Football League. On 29 September 2022, he moved to the Swedish club Elfsborg on a contract until 2026.[1]
International career
editIn May 2022, Buhari was called up to the senior Nigeria national team for a set of friendlies.[2] In March 2023, he was called up to the Nigeria U23s for qualification matches for the 2024 Olympics.[3]
Playing style
editBuhari is a strong and athletic centre-back with good passing skills. He is an offensive weapon during set pieces, and has a good eye for the game.[4]
References
edit- ^ Alao, Seyi (29 September 2022). "Ibrahim Buhari delighted to join IF Elfsborg".
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (11 May 2022). "Yusuf invites Buhari, 29 others to U.S. for Mexico, Ecuador friendlies".
- ^ "Nigeria U23s bank on Orban, foreign pros for goals to destroy Guinea – Score Nigeria".
- ^ "IF Elfsborg revel in the signing of Ibrahim Buhari". 30 September 2022.
External links
edit- Ibrahim Buhari at Soccerway