Abdisalam Ibrahim facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdisalam Abdulkadir Ibrahim | ||
| Date of birth | 1 May 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Mogadishu, Somalia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2002 | Øyer-Tretten | ||
| 2002–2005 | Lørenskog | ||
| 2005–2007 | Fjellhamar | ||
| 2007–2010 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Fjellhamar | 4 | (0) |
| 2007–2014 | Manchester City | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → NEC (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | → Strømsgodset (loan) | 38 | (5) |
| 2012–2013 | → Strømsgodset 2 (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Olympiacos | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Ergotelis (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Veria | 7 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Viking | 25 | (2) |
| 2016 | → Viking 2 | 1 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Vålerenga | 33 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Vålerenga 2 | 14 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | Pafos | 9 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Riga (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Bisceglie | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | Ullensaker/Kisa | 8 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007–2008 | Norway U17 | 6 | (1) |
| 2009 | Norway U18 | 5 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Norway U19 | 5 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 | Norway U21 | 11 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Norway U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2014 | Norway | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 March 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 January 2014 |
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Abdisalam Abdulkadir Ibrahim, born on May 1, 1991, is a talented footballer. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defense on the field. His last team was Ullensaker/Kisa in Norway. Even though he was born in Somalia, he played for the Norwegian national team.
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Club Career
Early Days in Football
Abdisalam was born in Somalia but moved to Norway in 1998. He started his football journey in Norway with youth teams like Øyer-Tretten and Fjellhamar. He played his first senior game for Fjellhamar in 2006.
Joining Manchester City
In 2007, Abdisalam joined the famous English club, Manchester City. He was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2008. People at the club even compared his playing style to a famous midfielder, Patrick Vieira, because of how well he played.
Making His Mark at Manchester City
Abdisalam made his first senior appearance for Manchester City in an FA Cup game on January 24, 2010. He also played his first Premier League game in February 2010. Manchester City gave him a new contract in April 2010, keeping him at the club until 2014.
Loan Spells and First Title
To gain more experience, Abdisalam went on loan to other clubs.
- In 2011, he played for Scunthorpe United for a few months.
- Later in 2011, he moved to the Dutch team NEC on loan.
- From 2012 to 2013, he played for Strømsgodset in Norway. During the 2013 season, Abdisalam helped Strømsgodset win the Tippeligaen (the top Norwegian league). This was his first major title as a professional player.
In January 2014, Abdisalam left Manchester City.
Playing in Greece
After leaving Manchester City, Abdisalam moved to Greece.
- On January 24, 2014, he joined the Greek champions, Olympiacos.
- He then went on loan to Ergotelis for a short time.
- In August 2015, he signed a two-year contract with another Greek club, Veria. He played his first game for Veria on August 29, 2015.
Back to Norway
Abdisalam returned to Norway in 2016.
- On January 13, 2016, he signed a three-year contract with Viking.
- In March 2017, he joined Vålerenga, another Norwegian club. He played there until the end of the 2018 season.
Time in Cyprus and Italy
Abdisalam continued his career by playing in other countries.
- On January 31, 2019, he joined Pafos in Cyprus. He unfortunately got an injury in August 2019, which kept him from playing for several months.
- On March 24, 2021, he moved to Italy to play for Bisceglie, a club in the third division.
- His last club was Ullensaker/Kisa in Norway, where he played in 2022.
International Career
Abdisalam has played for Norway at many different age levels, from Under-15 to Under-21 teams. He always wanted to play for the senior Norwegian national team. On January 15, 2014, he made his debut for the senior team in a friendly game against Moldova. Since he has not played for Norway in a competitive match, he could still play for the Somalia national team if he chose to.
Personal Life
Abdisalam has an older brother, Abdirashid Ibrahim, who is also a semi-professional footballer. He also has a younger brother, Abdijabar Ibrahim. When Abdisalam was growing up, he was a fan of Arsenal Football Club. His football heroes were Patrick Vieira and later, Yaya Toure. His nickname is Abdi. In 2013, Abdisalam became a father for the first time.
See also
In Spanish: Abdisalam Ibrahim para niños
