Abubakar Balarabe
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Abubakar Balarabe: profile
Abubakar Balarabe (born 14 June 1968 in Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Balarabe made the step into senior football with MVV Maastricht in 1993. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 1993. The busiest spell of his career was at MVV Maastricht (1993–1995): 18 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 18 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Balarabe represented Nigeria (1989), earning 2 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1989 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 3: Netherlands, Malaysia and Nigeria
- Latest move
- Kuala Lumpur FA (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mohamed Diamé, Jovane Cabral and James Moga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1995 | MVV Maastricht | Eerste Divisie | 18 | 1 |
| 1998 |  Kuala Lumpur FA |
Malaysia Premier League | – | – |
| — | Ranchers Bees FC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 18 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Nigeria |
Senior | 2 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abubakar Balarabe?
Abubakar Balarabe was born on 14 June 1968, which makes him 58 years old.
Where was Abubakar Balarabe born?
Abubakar Balarabe was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Abubakar Balarabe play for?
Abubakar Balarabe played international football for Nigeria. He has 2 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abubakar Balarabe played for?
Abubakar Balarabe's recorded clubs are MVV Maastricht, Kuala Lumpur FA and Ranchers Bees FC.
What position does Abubakar Balarabe play?
Abubakar Balarabe played as a forward.
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