- Ibrahim Babatunde
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Ibrahim Babatunde Personal information Full name Ibrahim Olalekan Babatunde Date of birth December 29, 1984 Place of birth Nigeria Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Playing position Striker Club information Current club Birkirkara F.C. 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 16 (7) 2011- Birkirkara F.C. 16 (7) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of end of 2008/09 season.
† Appearances (Goals).Ibrahim Olalekan Babatunde is a Nigerian striker, who currently plays for Birkirkara F.C. in the Maltese Premier League.
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.[1]
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, where he had a hard time adjusting to the higher level of football. He only played six games for the first team during the 2007-2008 season.[2]
On February 3, Babatunde was signed by Birkirkara F.C., thus making his return to Malta
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Categories:- 1984 births
- Living people
- Nigerian footballers
- Nigerian expatriate footballers
- Msida Saint-Joseph F.C. players
- AC Horsens players
- A.C. Arezzo players
- Piacenza Calcio players
- R.A.E.C. Mons players
- Serie A footballers
- Belgian Pro League players
- Danish Superliga players
- Expatriate footballers in Italy
- Expatriate footballers in Belgium
- Expatriate footballers in Denmark
- Nigerian expatriates in Malta
- Expatriate footballers in Malta
- Yoruba people
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