Ibrahim Buhari

Ibrahim Buhari
Personal information
Date of birth	8 October 2001 (age 22)
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
2019–2022	Plateau United
2022–	Elfsborg
International career‡
2023–	Nigeria U23
	*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)

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]

References

^ Alao, Seyi (29 September 2022). "Ibrahim Buhari delighted to join IF Elfsborg".
^ Nigeria, Guardian (11 May 2022). "Yusuf invites Buhari, 29 others to U.S. for Mexico, Ecuador friendlies".
^ "Nigeria U23s bank on Orban, foreign pros for goals to destroy Guinea – Score Nigeria".
^ "IF Elfsborg revel in the signing of Ibrahim Buhari". 30 September 2022.

External links

Ibrahim Buhari at Soccerway

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[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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Personal information

Date of birth	(2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 22)
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)