Ibrahim Buhari Explained

Ibrahim Buhari
Birth Date:8 October 2001
Birth Place:Nigeria
Height:1.90 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Elfsborg
Clubnumber:29
Youthclubs1:Karamone FC
Years1:2019–2022
Clubs1:Plateau United
Caps1:82
Goals1:9
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Elfsborg
Caps2:30
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Nigeria U23
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:31 July 2024
Ntupdate: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]

Notes and References

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