Hassan Gabo

Hassan Gabo

Personal information
Full name	Hassan Gabo
Date of birth	(2003-01-01) January 1, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Mogadishu, Somalia
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
2019–2020	VK Cobras FC
2020	Real Salt Lake
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2024	Greenville Triumph SC	13	(0)
International career
2022	Somalia U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hassan Gabo (born January 1, 2003) is a Somali professional footballer who plays as a defender.

Gabo is a former member of both the Real Salt Lake Academy and VK Cobras FC from 2019 to 2020.

Club career

On February 24, 2023, Hassan Gabo, who experienced a successful season with Cottonwood High School and Olympus High School, high schools he split time with in Utah, signed with USL League One side Greenville Triumph SC for their upcoming 2023 season at the age of 19.[1][2][3][4] Gabo made his professional debut for Greenville in the 2–0 win over Lexington SC, coming on as a substitute for Tevin Shaw and playing 8 minutes.[5][6][7] Gabo played 6 games, making 6 clearances, getting two yellow cards, and starting 1 match.[8]

After a season plagued with injuries, Gabo resigned with Greenville for the 2024 season.[9] Gabo made his first appearance of the 2024 USL League One season against Spokane Velocity, coming off the bench in the 3–1 win.[10]

Gabo was released by Greenville following their 2024 season.[11]

International career

Gabo represented Somalia's youth team at the 2022 Arab Cup U-20.[12]

In 2024, Gabo received his first ever senior national team call-up, joining the Somalia national football team for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game against Eswatini.[13][14]

Personal life

Gabo is cousins with two Somalia internationals and former Greenville Triumph players, Abdi Mohamed and Omar Mohamed, who trained Gabo early in his career.[15]

References

1. "Triumph SC brings aboard defender Hassan Gabo". www.hiiraan.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
2. "Greenville Signs Defender Hassan Gabo". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
3. "Greenville Signs Defender Hassan Gabo". OurSports Central. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
4. USLLeagueOne com Staff (2023-02-24). "Triumph SC brings aboard defender Hassan Gabo". USL League One. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
5. "Greenville Shuts Out Lexington 2-0". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
6. "Greenville Triumph 2-0 Lexington (Apr 22, 2023) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
7. "Hassan Gabo Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more". FBref.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
8. "Hassan Gabo". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
9. "Hassan Gabo re-signs with Greenville". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
10. "Triumph SC Opens New Era With Thrilling 3-1 Win". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
11. https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news/2024/12/10/greenville-triumph-announces-player-decisions-for-2024-offseason/
12. USLLeagueOne com Staff (2024-03-11). "Greenville's Hassan Gabo called up to Somalia national team for AFCON qualifiers". USL League One. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
13. "Hassan Gabo Called Up to Somali National Team". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
14. "Hassan Gabo Called up to Somali National Team". OurSports Central. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
15. USLLeagueOne com Staff (2024-01-19). "Somalia youth international Hassan Gabo returns to Greenville". USL League One. Retrieved 2024-04-01.