Mohammed Abubakar (born 22 May 2000) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or left-back for Ghanaian Premier League side Karela United.[1][2]
Career edit
Karela United edit
Abubakar joined Karela United in 2017. During the 2019 GFA Normalization Committee Special Competition, he was named on the bench for two matches against Elmina Sharks on 5 May 2019[3] and on 8 May 2019 against International Allies.[4] He made his professional debut during the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League season, playing the full 90 minutes of a 1–0 loss against Berekum Chelsea on 5 February 2020.[5] He subsequently made 2 league appearances, against Accra Hearts of Oak[6][7] and Medeama SC,[8] playing the full 90 minutes in both matches, bringing his total number of matches to three before the league was put on hold and later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Playing style edit
Abubakar can play as a defender, attacking midfielder or defensive midfielder. He has been praised for his vision, passing, and dribbling skills. He cites Mesut Özil as a role model.[9] Abubakar has also received praise for his versatility, being adept at playing in the centre of the pitch as well as out wide.[10]
References edit
- ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Abubakar Mohammed - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Elmina Sharks FC - 2019-05-05 - GFA Normalization Special Competition - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Inter Allies FC vs Karela United FC - 2019-05-08 - GFA Normalization Special Competition - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Berekum Chelsea FC vs Karela United FC - 2020-02-05 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Accra Hearts of Oak SC - 2020-02-19 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Kapoor, Daraja Jr. (19 February 2020). "Match Report: Karela United 0-0 Hearts of Oak- Hearts held by Karela at Akoon Park". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Medeama SC - 2020-02-09 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Enyan, Samuel (22 June 2020). "INSIDE STORY:Profile of Karela United youngest Chap Mohammed Abubakar". Domestic Sports Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Bonzoh Benzyma, Benjamin (5 October 2021). "NEWS IN: Karela United youngster Mohammed Abubakar near Dreams FC Switch". Domestic Sports Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
External links edit
- Mohammed Abubakar at Global Sports Archive
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