Idrus Abdulahi

Idrus Shaban Abdulahi (born 22 September 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Brunswick City SC.[2] Born in Ethiopia, he has represented Australia at youth level.

Idrus Abdulahi
Personal information
Full name Idrus Shaban Abdulahi[1]
Date of birth (2003-09-22) 22 September 2003
Place of birth Ethiopia
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Brunswick City SC
Youth career
Brunswick City
Melbourne City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Melbourne City NPL 18 (0)
2019–2021 Melbourne City 2 (0)
2021– Brunswick City
International career‡
2019 Australia U17 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 January 2020
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 November 2019

Early life

Abdulahi was born in Ethiopia and came to Australia aged seven.[3]

Club career

Melbourne City

Abdulahi made his City debut as a second-half substitute in the final game of the 2018–19 season against Central Coast Mariners, replacing Dario Vidosic in the 81st minute.[4] In doing so, he became Melbourne City's youngest ever player at the age of 15 years, 7 months and 4 days.

On 9 September 2019, Abdulahi signed a two-year scholarship deal with the club.[5]

International career

On 2 October 2019, Abdulahi was selected in the Joeys squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[6] He played in all of the Joeys' Group B games, playing the full 90 minutes against Hungary and Nigeria as they progressed to the Knockout stage.[7] He started in their Round of 16 clash with France on 7 November 2019, losing 4-0 and being eliminated from the competition.[8]

References
  1. "FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: Australia" (PDF). FIFA. 31 October 2019. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2019.
  2. "Idrus Abdulahi". Melbourne City FC. 21 October 2018. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  3. Lynch, Michael (27 April 2019). "Teen record-breaker Abdulahi still pinching himself after City debut". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. "Harrison double leads City's five-goal rout of Central Coast". Hyundai A-League. 26 April 2019.
  5. "Melbourne City Bolsters Youth Ranks Offering Scholarships for the 2019/20 season to Talented Youngsters". Melbourne City FC. 9 September 2019.
  6. "Joeys' World Cup squad named". FTBL.
  7. "FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 - News - Ecuador survive late Australia charge - FIFA.com". www.fifa.com.
  8. "Joeys' World Cup ends at hands of France". FTBL.


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