Denis Abdulahi (born 22 May 1990) is a former professional football player from Finland. His natural position was defense midfield, but he could play in other positions too. He retired after the 2015 season, at the age of 25.Entinen VPS-pelaaja lopetti uransa vain 25-vuotiaana – avautui lajin nurjasta puolesta: ”Lopettaminen oli elämäni paras päätös”, suomifutis.com 22 May 2018
Early life He was born on 22 May 1990 in Kosovska Mitrovica, SFR Yugoslavia.
Career
FC Viikingit On 16 May 2009, Abdulahi made his senior debut for the second-tier club. He showed immediate success in midfield. During the start year of 2010, he also made his international debut for Finland's U21 team.
Örebro SK On 30 July 2010, Örebro SK announced that they had signed Abdulahi on a long-term contract. The lad had a trial with the club in the mid of June 2010 and the club decided to sign him after making a good trial. While signing for Örebro SK, he was described as a dynamic defense midfielder with great working capacity and much potential.
Vikingur Reykjavik In the 2011 season Denis played against Knattspyrnufelag Vesturbæjar in the Visa Cup. Denis was sent off for head butting Arnar Smarason (AKA Kaiser) who was wearing a buff on the pitch. He received a 2 match ban for the incident.
Career statistics Denis Abdulahi stats, Finnish FA + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsViikingit2009Ykkönen213–––2132010Ykkönen142–––142Total355000000355Örebro2010Allsvenskan4000––402011Allsvenskan3000––30Total7000000070Víkingur Reykjavik (loan)2011Úrvalsdeild100–––100VPS (loan)2012Veikkausliiga3001050–360Viikingit2013Ykkönen10000––100MYPA2014Veikkausliiga316104041407VPS2015Veikkausliiga160102020210Career total13911301106115912
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