Ibrahim Buhari
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-10-08) 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 16 (0)
International career‡
2023– Nigeria U23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:30, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Ibrahim Buhari (born 8 October 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Swedish club Elfsborg.

Club career

Buhari 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

In 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

Buhari 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

  1. ↑ Alao, Seyi (29 September 2022). "Ibrahim Buhari delighted to join IF Elfsborg".
  2. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (11 May 2022). "Yusuf invites Buhari, 29 others to U.S. for Mexico, Ecuador friendlies".
  3. ↑ "Nigeria U23s bank on Orban, foreign pros for goals to destroy Guinea – Score Nigeria".
  4. ↑ "IF Elfsborg revel in the signing of Ibrahim Buhari". 30 September 2022.
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