Abdus Ibrahim
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Abdus "Fuad" Ibrahim is an Ethiopia
n-born American
soccer player who is currently a free agent.
, attended Richfield High School
, and played for local club team called Wings United. In 2005 Ibrahim was part of the US National U-17 residency program, based at the IMG Soccer Academy
in Bradenton, Florida
, and later attended the Edison Academy. Ibrahim also spent a short time playing for Toronto youth academy Infera United.
by FC Dallas
; at the time he was the second-youngest player ever to be selected in an MLS SuperDraft, following 14-year old Freddy Adu
in 2004.
Ibrahim never played a first team game in Dallas, and he was traded to Toronto FC
in June 2008 in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft
. He made his MLS debut - and scored his first professional goal - on July 12, 2008 against Chicago Fire.
It was announced on November 18, 2010 that Ibrahim would graduate from the MLS Generation Adidas
program at the end of the 2010 season. Ibrahim was waived on December 3.
in Bradenton
, Florida
, and was a member of the US team that lost to Germany in the Round of 16 at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
in South Korea
. He appeared in all four matches during the tournament. Ibrahim has since been called up by Thomas Rongen
to participate in matches and training camps with the U-20 national team
.
Last Update: October 23, 2010.
1) Nutrilite Canadian Championship
2) Concacaf Champions League/Cup
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
n-born American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who is currently a free agent.
Youth
Ibrahim grew up in Richfield, MinnesotaRichfield, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,439 people, 15,073 households, and 8,727 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,993.9 people per square mile . There were 15,357 housing units at an average density of 2,226.9 per square mile...
, attended Richfield High School
Richfield High School (Minnesota)
Richfield High School is the only public traditional high school in Richfield, Minnesota, and also the only public high school in the area that is a college preparatory school. Richfield, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis located directly south of the Minneapolis city limits...
, and played for local club team called Wings United. In 2005 Ibrahim was part of the US National U-17 residency program, based at the IMG Soccer Academy
IMG Soccer Academy
The IMG Soccer Academy is part of the IMG Academies located in Bradenton, Florida. It is U.S. Soccer's full-time residency program for the United States' U-17 and U-16 mens national teams. Started in 1999, it has become integral in developing the United States' top youth soccer prospects...
in Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833...
, and later attended the Edison Academy. Ibrahim also spent a short time playing for Toronto youth academy Infera United.
Professional
Ibrahim was drafted in the second round of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft2007 MLS SuperDraft
The 2007 MLS SuperDraft, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12, 2007. It was the eighth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection belonged to expansion team Toronto FC.The SuperDraft was followed by the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft....
by FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
; at the time he was the second-youngest player ever to be selected in an MLS SuperDraft, following 14-year old Freddy Adu
Freddy Adu
Fredua Koranteng "Freddy" Adu is a Ghanaian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. He plays primarily as an attacking midfielder, but he is also used as a winger or forward....
in 2004.
Ibrahim never played a first team game in Dallas, and he was traded to Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
in June 2008 in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft
2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
. He made his MLS debut - and scored his first professional goal - on July 12, 2008 against Chicago Fire.
It was announced on November 18, 2010 that Ibrahim would graduate from the MLS Generation Adidas
Generation adidas
Generation adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer aimed at raising the level of young soccer talent in the United States. The program, sponsored by adidas, encourages early entry of American players into MLS...
program at the end of the 2010 season. Ibrahim was waived on December 3.
International
Ibrahim was a member of the U.S. National U-17 residency program, based at the IMG Soccer AcademyIMG Soccer Academy
The IMG Soccer Academy is part of the IMG Academies located in Bradenton, Florida. It is U.S. Soccer's full-time residency program for the United States' U-17 and U-16 mens national teams. Started in 1999, it has become integral in developing the United States' top youth soccer prospects...
in Bradenton
Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, and was a member of the US team that lost to Germany in the Round of 16 at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007 was held in the Korea Republic between 18 August and 9 September 2007. For this event, the number of teams had been expanded from 16 to 24, with the top two of each group and the four best third-place teams advancing to the Round of 16...
in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. He appeared in all four matches during the tournament. Ibrahim has since been called up by Thomas Rongen
Thomas Rongen
Thomas Rongen is a Dutch soccer coach, formerly the head coach of D.C. United, the Sporting Director of Major League Soccer club Chivas USA, and the coach of the American Samoa national association football team...
to participate in matches and training camps with the U-20 national team
United States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
.
Career stats
| Team | Season | League | Domestic League |
Domestic Playoffs |
Domestic Cup1 |
Concacaf Competition2 |
Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | |||
| FC Dallas FC Dallas FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... |
2007 | MLS Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | MLS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
2008 | MLS | 12 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | MLS | 6 | 0 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010 | MLS | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 26 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 2 | ||
Last Update: October 23, 2010.
1) Nutrilite Canadian Championship
2) Concacaf Champions League/Cup
Toronto FC
- Canadian ChampionshipCanadian ChampionshipThe Canadian Championship—known as the Nutrilite Canadian Championship for sponsorship reasons—is an annual soccer tournament contested by premier Canadian professional teams...
(2): 20092009 Canadian ChampionshipThe 2009 Canadian Championship was a soccer tournament hosted and organized by the Canadian Soccer Association that took place in the cities of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in 2009...
, 20102010 Canadian ChampionshipThe 2010 Canadian Championship was a soccer tournament hosted and organized by the Canadian Soccer Association that took place in the cities of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in 2010...