Aliyu Abubakar

Aliyu Audu Abubakar was born on 15 June 1996 in Nigeria. He began his football journey at Mutunchi Academy in Kaduna. He was selected as part of the Nigeria national under-17 football team for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. He apoeared in five matches during the tournament, among them, the final against Mexico, where Nigeria won. Although he had been part of Nigeria’s 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning squad, Abubakar did not progress to Nigeria’s senior national team and spent much of his senior career moving between clubs in lower tiered European and Asian leagues. For his contributions to the national victory, he was awarded the Member of the Order of the Niger (M.O.N) by the Nigerian government.

European Club Career

In December 2014, Abubakar signed a three-year contract with Ashdod, before leaving the club following their relegation at the end of the 2014–15 season. Following his release from Ashdod, Abubakar was linked with a move to an unnamed Serie A side. In December 2015, AllNigeriaSoccer reported that Abubakar was in advanced talks with an unnamed Serie A club and was expected to travel to Italy within two weeks, subject to obtaining a visa. The report did not identify the club. In March 2016, Abubakar signed a one-year contract with KuPS following a successful trial. In March 2016, Abubakar signed a one-year contract with KuPS, after a successful trial, then a year later, in February 2017, Abubakar signed for Dila Gori. In April…

As of 20 April 2026

As of match played 20 April 2026

International

Nigeria U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2013

Individual

Orders Member of the Order of the Niger (M.O.N): 2013