Idrus Shaban Abdulahi (born 22 September 2003) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brunswick City SC.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Idrus Shaban Abdulahi[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2003-09-22) 22 September 2003 (age 18) | ||
Place of birth | Ethiopia | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Brunswick City SC | ||
Youth career | |||
Brunswick City | |||
Melbourne City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2021 | Melbourne City NPL | 18 | (0) |
2019–2021 | Melbourne City | 2 | (0) |
2021– | Brunswick City | ||
National team‡ | |||
2019 | Australia U-17 | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 January 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 November 2019 |
Ethiopian-born Abdulahi, a muslim, came to Australia aged 7.
Abdulahi made his City debut as a second-half substitute in the final game of the 2018–19 season against Central Coast Mariners, replacing Dario Vidosic in the 81st minute.[3] In doing so, he became Melbourne City's youngest ever player at the age of 15 years, 7 months and 4 days.
On 9 September 2019, Abdulahi signed a two-year scholarship deal with the club.[4]
On 2 October 2019, Abdulahi was selected in the Joeys squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[5] He played in all of the Joeys' Group B games, playing the full 90 minutes against Hungary and Nigeria as they progressed to the Knockout stage.[6] He started in their Round of 16 clash with France on 7 November 2019, losing 4-0 and being eliminated from the competition.[7]
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