Ibrahim Buhari

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

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)

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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