Ibrahim Babatunde
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ibrahim Olalekan Babatunde | ||
| Date of birth | December 29, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Daugava Daugavpils | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000-2001 | Parma | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001-2002 | A.C. Arezzo | 5 | (0) |
| 2002-2004 | Piacenza Calcio | 5 | (0) |
| 2004-2005 | RAEC Mons | 18 | (2) |
| 2005-2007 | Msida Saint-Joseph F.C. | 48 | (18) |
| 2007-2008 | AC Horsens | 6 | (0) |
| 2008-2010 | Nocerina | 40 | (9) |
| 2011–2012 | Birkirkara F.C. | 10 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | Daugava Daugavpils | 23 | (8) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 May 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Ibrahim Olalekan Babatunde is a Nigerian football striker, who currently plays for Daugava Daugavpils in the Latvian Higher League.[1]
Career
While in Malta, Babatunde produced the goods on the pitch, quickly becoming a fan favourite. In fact, he is considered one of the best footballers to ever play in Malta. He also won the 2006 Malta Football Best Foreign Player award.[2]
Ibrahim Babatunde is not a new face to Maltese football. In 2006 he joined Msida St. Joseph F.C. and he left a very good impression scoring 18 goals, and it was no wonder he became a firm supporter’s favourite. His speed and technique were essential for Msida F.C to remain in the Premier League that season. His contribution to the team was awarded by winning the Malta Football Best Foreign Player in the same year.
Babatunde moved to the Danish club Horsens. He only played six games for the first team during the 2007-2008 season.[3]
On February 3, 2011 Babatunde was signed by Birkirkara F.C., thus making his return to Malta.
In March 2013 Babatunde joined the Latvian Higher League champions Daugava Daugavpils.[4]
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