Mohammed Abubakar (born 22 May 2000) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or left-back for Ghanaian Premier League side Karela United.[1][2]
Career
editKarela United
editAbubakar joined Karela United in 2017. During the 2019 GFA Normalization Committee Special Competition, he was named on the bench for two matches against Elmina Sharks on 5 May 2019[3] and on 8 May 2019 against International Allies.[4] He made his professional debut during the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League season, playing the full 90 minutes of a 1–0 loss against Berekum Chelsea on 5 February 2020.[5] He subsequently made two league appearances, against Accra Hearts of Oak[6][7] and Medeama SC,[8] playing the full 90 minutes in both matches, bringing his total number of matches to three before the league was put on hold and later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Playing style
editAbubakar can play as a defender, attacking midfielder or defensive midfielder. He has been praised for his vision, passing, and dribbling skills. He cites Mesut Özil as a role model.[9] Abubakar has also received praise for his versatility, being adept at playing in the centre of the pitch as well as out wide.[10]
References
edit- ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Abubakar Mohammed - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Elmina Sharks FC - 2019-05-05 - GFA Normalization Special Competition - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Inter Allies FC vs Karela United FC - 2019-05-08 - GFA Normalization Special Competition - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Berekum Chelsea FC vs Karela United FC - 2020-02-05 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Accra Hearts of Oak SC - 2020-02-19 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Kapoor, Daraja Jr. (19 February 2020). "Match Report: Karela United 0-0 Hearts of Oak- Hearts held by Karela at Akoon Park". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Medeama SC - 2020-02-09 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Enyan, Samuel (22 June 2020). "INSIDE STORY:Profile of Karela United youngest Chap Mohammed Abubakar". Domestic Sports Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Bonzoh Benzyma, Benjamin (5 October 2021). "NEWS IN: Karela United youngster Mohammed Abubakar near Dreams FC Switch". Domestic Sports Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
External links
edit- Mohammed Abubakar at Global Sports Archive
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