Abdi Kassim
Tanzanian footballer
Tanzania
Midfielder
Abdi Kassim: profile
Abdi Kassim (born 19 October 1984 in Zanzibar Islands, Tanzania) is a retired Tanzanian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Kassim started out at Mtibwa Sugar F.C. in 2004. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 2004 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Young Africans S.C. (2007–2010): 65 appearances and 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 193 appearances and 53 goals.
At international level, Kassim represented Zanzibar (2005–2012), earning 11 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Zanzibar Islands has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Adi Yussuf, Rajab Hamza and Aggrey Morris.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2004–2014 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tanzania, Vietnam and Malaysia
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (53 in 193)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 83% of Tanzanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- UiTM United (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Habib Beye, Lucas Thwala and Albert Meyong (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | Mtibwa Sugar F.C. |
Tanzanian Premier League | 55 | 7 |
| 2007–2010 | Young Africans S.C. |
CAF Confederation Cup | 65 | 29 |
| 2011 |  Đồng Tâm Long An F.C. |
V.League 1 | 26 | 7 |
| 2011–2012 | Azam F.C. |
Tanzanian Premier League | 25 | 3 |
| 2013 | KMKM |
Zanzibar Premier League | 14 | 6 |
| 2014 |  UiTM United |
2013 Malaysia Premier League | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 193 | 53 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2012 | Tanzania |
Senior | 25 | 2 |
| 2005–2012 | Zanzibar |
Senior | 11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdi Kassim?
Abdi Kassim was born on 19 October 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Abdi Kassim born?
Abdi Kassim was born in Zanzibar Islands, Tanzania.
Which national team does Abdi Kassim play for?
Abdi Kassim played international football for Zanzibar. He has 11 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdi Kassim played for?
Abdi Kassim's recorded clubs are Mtibwa Sugar F.C., Young Africans S.C., Đồng Tâm Long An F.C., Azam F.C., KMKM and UiTM United.
How tall is Abdi Kassim?
Abdi Kassim is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Abdi Kassim play?
Abdi Kassim played as a midfielder.