Nigerian footballer
Ibrahim Buhari
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Date of birth |
(2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 22) |
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Place of birth |
Nigeria |
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Height |
1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
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Position(s) |
Centre-back |
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Current team |
Elfsborg |
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Number |
29 |
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Karamone FC |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2019–2022 |
Plateau United |
82 |
(9) |
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2022– |
Elfsborg |
30 |
(0) |
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2023– |
Nigeria U23 |
1 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 July 2024 ‡ 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]
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