Kurt Abrahams Explained

Kurt Abrahams
Fullname:Kurt Chad Abrahams
Birth Date:30 December 1996
Birth Place:Cape Town, South Africa
Height:1.65 m
Position:Forward
Clubnumber:16
Years1:2017–2018
Caps1:14
Goals1:3
Years2:2018–2021
Caps2:101
Goals2:19
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Deinze
Caps3:25
Goals3:1
Years4:2023–
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Sloboda Užice (loan)
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Club-Update:27 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:2 September 2023

Kurt Chad Abrahams (born 30 December 1996) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Serbian club Novi Pazar.[1]

Early life

Born in South Africa, Abrahams grew up in Lavender Hill in the Cape Flats of Cape Town.[2]

Club career

Sint-Truidense

Abrahams attended trials with several local clubs in the Cape Town region but were rejected as coaches believed he was too short. He attended a trial with Cape Town United after seeing an advert in a local newspaper at Wynberg Military Camp. The youth team was run by Colin Gie, a noted youth coach in the area, who worked with Abrahams for several years before arranging a trial with Belgian side Sint-Truidense VV when Abrahams was 18.[2] Arriving in July 2015, the club extended the trial period before signing Abrahams on a three-year deal with a two-year extension option for the club.[3]

After progressing through the club's youth system, Abrahams made his senior debut on 1 April 2017 as a substitute in place of Roman Bezus during a 1–0 victory over Waasland-Beveren in a UEFA Europa League playoff match.[3] On 17 May, Abrahams scored his first senior goals after netting a hat-trick during a 7–0 victory over K.V. Mechelen. Having started the match as a substitute, he entered the game in the second half and scored all three goals in 8 minutes.[4] His performances resulted in the club offering him a three-year contract extension.[5] The following season, Abrahams' involvement in the first team was limited; he made only seven league appearances for the side.

Westerlo

In order to gain more first team experience, Abrahams signed for Belgian First Division B side Westerlo.[6]

Deinze

On 17 July 2021, he joined Deinze on a two-year contract, also in the Belgian First Division B.[7] Abrahams's contract with Deinze was terminated by mutual consent on 12 August 2022.[8]

Novi Pazar

In summer 2023, Abrahams signed with Serbian SuperLiga side FK Novi Pazar.

Notes and References

  1. https://superliga.rs/sezone/2023-24/player/8-mozzart-bet-super-liga-srbije-2023-24/5278-abrahams-kurt Kurt Abrahams
  2. Web site: From Cape Town to Belgium: The incredible story of Kurt Abrahams' journey . Ndumo . Sandile . goal.com . 10 December 2018 . 6 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Kurt Abrahams Got His first start in Europe yesterday . Soccerladuma.co.za . Crann . Joe . 16 April 2017 . 4 February 2018.
  4. Web site: Watch Kurt Abrahams' 18-minute hat-trick in Belgium . goal.com . Khan . Zain . 22 May 2017 . 6 November 2019.
  5. Web site: SA Youngster Pens New Deal In Europe . Soccerladuma.co.za . 12 July 2017 . 6 November 2019.
  6. Web site: Abrahams joins Tau in second-tier . kickoff.com . Kohler . Lorenz . 27 August 2018 . 6 November 2019.
  7. Web site: Deinze. KMSK DEINZE BLIJFT ZICH VERSTERKEN: KURT ABRAHAMS ACHTSTE TRANSFER. 17 July 2021. 15 October 2021. nl.
  8. Web site: K.M.S.K. Deinze. KMSK Deinze neemt afscheid van Kurt Abrahams. 12 August 2022. 11 February 2023. nl.