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36 years |
Birth date |
October 5, 1988 |
Zodiac sign |
Libra |
Place of Birth |
Norway |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Liban Abdi (Somali: Liibaan Cabdi) (born 5 October 1988) is a Somali footballer who plays as a Left winger for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq. He previously played for Sheffield United in England, for Ferencváros in Hungary, for Olhanense in Portugal, and for FK Haugesund in his home country Norway.
Born in Somalia, Abdi grew up in Norway and holds Norwegian citizenship. He is eligible to play for the Somalia national team and for the Norway national team.
Abdi was born in Burao, Somalia, in 1988. He spent most of his childhood in Oslo, Norway, where he attended both primary and secondary school. He lived in Stovner, an eastern borough in Oslo.
Abdi moved to England with his family at the age of 14, and after a year in England he joined Sheffield United's youth academy. Abdi was the first Somali to be awarded a professional football contract at Sheffield United after impressing with the club's Academy. Following spells with Newport Pagnell Town and Buckingham Town, he was picked up by United when he subsequently moved to Sheffield with the assistance of the Football Unites, Racism Divides program.
Height | 5 ft 12 in / 182 cm |
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Weight | 159 lb / 72 kg |
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