Abiodun Baruwa
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Goalkeeper
Abiodun Baruwa: profile
Abiodun Baruwa (born 16 November 1974 in Abuja, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Baruwa made the step into senior football with Kano Pillars F.C. in 1991. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 1991 and 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Barry Town F.C. (2003): 11 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 14 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Baruwa represented Nigeria (1997–1998), earning 5 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Abuja has produced 40 footballers in our database, including Tani Oluwaseyi, Emmanuel Dennis and Aminu Umar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1991–2005 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Switzerland, Austria and United Kingdom
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Hornchurch F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Mustapha Hadji and Boulaye Dia (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992 | Kano Pillars F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1993–1994 | Heartland F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1995–1997 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1997–1998 |  FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 1 | 0 |
| 1998–2001 |  SK Sturm Graz |
Bundesliga | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 |  Barry Town F.C. |
Cymru Premier | 11 | 0 |
| 2003–2004 | Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. |
National League | 1 | 0 |
| 2004–2005 | Hornchurch F.C. |
National League South | – | – |
| Total | 14 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Nigeria |
Senior | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abiodun Baruwa?
Abiodun Baruwa was born on 16 November 1974, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Abiodun Baruwa born?
Abiodun Baruwa was born in Abuja, Nigeria.
Which national team does Abiodun Baruwa play for?
Abiodun Baruwa played international football for Nigeria. He has 5 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abiodun Baruwa played for?
Abiodun Baruwa's recorded clubs are Kano Pillars F.C., Heartland F.C., Shooting Stars SC, FC Sion, SK Sturm Graz, Barry Town F.C., Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. and Hornchurch F.C..
How tall is Abiodun Baruwa?
Abiodun Baruwa is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Abiodun Baruwa play?
Abiodun Baruwa played as a goalkeeper.
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