Mohammed Abubakar Explained
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
Karela United
Abubakar 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 2 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.
Playing style
Abubakar 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
- Web site: The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-02-17. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: Abubakar Mohammed - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive. 2021-03-23. globalsportsarchive.com.
- Web site: Match Report of Karela United FC vs Elmina Sharks FC - 2019-05-05 - GFA Normalization Special Competition - Global Sports Archive. 2021-03-23. globalsportsarchive.com.
- Web site: Match Report of Inter Allies FC vs Karela United FC - 2019-05-08 - GFA Normalization Special Competition - Global Sports Archive. 2021-03-23. globalsportsarchive.com.
- Web site: Match Report of Berekum Chelsea FC vs Karela United FC - 2020-02-05 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive. 2021-03-23. globalsportsarchive.com.
- Web site: Match Report of Karela United FC vs Accra Hearts of Oak SC - 2020-02-19 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive. 2021-03-23. globalsportsarchive.com.
- Web site: Kapoor. Daraja Jr.. 2020-02-19. Match Report: Karela United 0-0 Hearts of Oak- Hearts held by Karela at Akoon Park. 2021-03-23. Football Made In Ghana. en-US.
- Web site: Match Report of Karela United FC vs Medeama SC - 2020-02-09 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive. 2021-03-23. globalsportsarchive.com.
- Web site: INSIDE STORY:Profile of Karela United youngest Chap Mohammed Abubakar. 22 June 2020. 30 April 2023. Domestic Sports Ghana. Enyan. Samuel.
- Web site: NEWS IN: Karela United youngster Mohammed Abubakar near Dreams FC Switch. 5 October 2021. 30 April 2023. Domestic Sports Ghana. Bonzoh Benzyma. Benjamin.