Ibrahim Babangida
Footballer (1976–2024)
Nigeria
Midfielder
Ibrahim Babangida: profile
Ibrahim Babangida (born 1 August 1976 in Kaduna, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 9 May 2024.
Babangida made the step into senior football with Stationery Stores F.C. in 1992. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1992 and 2002. His most appearances came at FC Volendam (1997–2002), where he made 51 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 51 appearances and 7 goals.
Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1992–2002 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Netherlands
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (7 in 51)
- Latest move
- FC Volendam (1997)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nwankwo Kanu, Fayçal Fajr and Junior Agogo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | Stationery Stores F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1995–1997 | Katsina United FC |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1997–2002 | FC Volendam | Eerste Divisie | 51 | 7 |
| Total | 51 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 4 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ibrahim Babangida born?
Ibrahim Babangida was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Ibrahim Babangida played for?
Ibrahim Babangida's recorded clubs are Stationery Stores F.C., Katsina United FC and FC Volendam.
How tall is Ibrahim Babangida?
Ibrahim Babangida is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Ibrahim Babangida play?
Ibrahim Babangida played as a midfielder.
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