Ismail Yakubu

Barnet

Yakubu was born in Kano, Kano State, and raised in England. He joined Barnet at the age of 11, turned professional at 16, and made his first-team debut at the age of 17 while still studying for his A-levels – a 3–2 defeat against rivals Stevenage, with Yakubu coming on as a 67th-minute substitute. He started the following match in a 1–1 draw with Boston United. He became a regular in the first-team squad, and was team captain from August 2007 to November 2008. In June 2009 he signed a new two-year contract with the club. He was released in May 2010 after making a total of 297 appearances for the club.

AFC Wimbledon

In July 2010, Yakubu signed for Conference Premier side AFC Wimbledon. On 14 August 2010, Yakubu made his AFC Wimbledon debut in a 1–0 victory over Southport, featuring for the full 90 minutes. On 11 September 2010, Yakubu scored his first goal for the club, doubling AFC Wimbledon's lead in their 4–0 victory over Bath City. He played in the 2011 Conference Premier play-off final, coming off the bench and scoring a penalty in the penalty shoot-out. After appearing in twenty-seven league games, Yakubu was released at the end of the season.

Newport County

On 24 May 2011, he was released by AFC Wimbledon and on 22 June joined Newport County. On 13 August 2011, Yakubu made his Newport County debut in their 3–2 defeat against Kettering Town, featuring for the entire 90 minutes. On 26 September 2011, Yakubu joined fellow Conference…

As of match played 14 August 2021.

Barnet

Conference National: 2004–05 AFC Wimbledon

Conference Premier play-offs: 2010–11 Newport County

FA Trophy runners-up 2011–12 Conference Premier play-offs: 2012–13