Sadik Balarabe
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sadik Olaniyi Salisu Balarabe[1] | ||
Date of birth | 26 June 1992 | ||
Place of birth | London, England | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
Reading | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2012 | Jackson Jets | 29 | (30) |
2013–2014 | Saginaw Valley State Cardinals | 17 | (5) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013 | Chicago Inferno | 5 | (1) |
2014 | AO Levante | ||
2015 | Iraklis Psachna | 13 | (1) |
2015–2016 | Niki Volou | 20 | (4) |
2016–2017 | Gil Vicente | 0 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Torbalispor | 22 | (13) |
2018 | Salihli Belediyespor | 7 | (2) |
2019 | Mağusa Türk Gücü | 15 | (4) |
2019–2020 | Urraca | 20 | (11) |
2020 | Ibiza Islas Pitiusas | 5 | (3) |
2020 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 3 | (2) |
2020 | Dulwich Hamlet | 3 | (0) |
2021 | Cray Wanderers | 4 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Mağusa Türk Gücü | 25 | (7) |
2022 | Birmingham Legion | 12 | (2) |
2023 | Welling United | 3 | (0) |
2023 | Erith & Belvedere | 0 | (0) |
2023–2024 | VCD Athletic | 11 | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:55, 4 December 2024 (UTC) |
Sadik Olaniyi Balarabe (born 26 June 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a forward.
Career
[edit]In 2011, Balarabe headed to America to study at Jackson College, scoring 11 goals in 12 games in his first season [2] and a further 19 goals in his second year.[3] He spent two years studying at Jackson College[4] before finishing his studies with Saginaw Valley State University, who he scored six goals in 17 games for in the 2013 season.[5] He also played in the USL Premier Development League for Chicago Inferno, making five appearances.[6]
In the summer of 2014, Balarabe arrived in Greece to join AO Levante before moving up divisions to join Greek Football League side Iraklis Psachna.[7] in January 2015. He made his professional debut on 26 January, coming on as a 65th minute substitute in a 0–0 draw with Kallithea.[8]
Ahead of the following season, Balarabe joined Gamma Ethniki side Niki Volou in July 2015.[9]
He then joined Portuguese LigaPro side Gil Vicente on a two-year deal in September 2016.[10]
In January 2019, he joined KTFF Süper Lig side Mağusa Türk Gücü after spells in Turkey with Torbalispor and Salihli Belediyespor.[11] Balarabe finished the season with 16 goals in 22 games as he helped lead his side to the league and cup double.[12]
On 10 August 2019, Balarabe joined Tercera División side Urraca.[13] After half a season with Urraca, he joined fellow Tercera División side Ibiza Islas Pitiusas until the end of the season.[14]
In October 2020, Balarabe returned to England to join National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town.[15] He scored on his debut after coming on as a substitute in a 4–1 loss to Eastbourne Borough.[16] The following month, he joined division rivals Dulwich Hamlet, making his debut in a 3–1 defeat against Havant & Waterlooville.[17]
In May 2021, Balarabe joined Isthmian League side Cray Wanderers.[18]
In September 2021, Balarabe returned to Northern Cyprus to rejoin Mağusa Türk Gücü.[19]
In July 2022, Balarabe returned to America for the first time since completing college to join USL Championship side Birmingham Legion.[20] Balarabe scored on his debut coming off the bench against Atlanta United 2. Following the 2022 season, Balarabe was released by Birmingham.[21]
In March 2023, Balarabe joined National League South side Welling United on a deal until the end of the season.[22] Later that day, he scored on his debut against Ebbsfleet United in the Kent Senior Cup.[23]
In February 2023, he joined Ykkönen side FF Jaro on trial, playing one match in the cup.[24]
In September 2023, Balarabe joined Isthmian League side Erith & Belvedere.[25] He made five appearances for the club all in the cup, scoring two goals.[26] He later went on to play for Southern Counties East Football League side VCD Athletic.[27]
Personal life
[edit]Balarabe attended Stationers' Crown Woods Academy in Eltham whilst growing up.[4]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 16 May 2022[28]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Chicago Inferno | 2013 | PDL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
Iraklis Psachna | 2014–15 | Football League | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
Niki Volou | 2015–16[29] | Gamma Ethniki | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | |
Torbalispor | 2017–18[30] | Bölgesel Amatör Ligi | 22 | 13 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 22 | 13 | |
Salihli Belediyespor | 2018–19 | Bölgesel Amatör Ligi | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
Mağusa Türk Gücü | 2018–19[31] | KTFF Süper Lig | 15 | 4 | 7 | 12 | — | 0 | 0 | 22 | 16 | |
Urraca | 2019–20 | Tercera División | 20 | 11 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 21 | 11 | |
Ibiza Islas Pitiusas | 2019–20 | Tercera División | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 6 | 3 | |
Hemel Hempstead Town | 2020–21 | National League South | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | |
Dulwich Hamlet | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
Cray Wanderers | 2021–22[32] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
Mağusa Türk Gücü | 2021–22[31] | KTFF Süper Lig | 25 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | 0 | 0 | 32 | 13 | |
Career total | 142 | 48 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 160 | 66 |
- ^ Appearances in Copa del Rey
- ^ Appearances in Tercera División play-offs
Honours
[edit]Mağusa Türk Gücü
- KTFF Süper Lig: 2018–2019,[33] 2021–22
- Cypriot Cup: 2019,[34] 2022
Individual
- Cypriot Cup Golden Boot: 2019,[35] 2022[36]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sadik Balarabe profile at TFF". Turkish Football Federation. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ "2011-12 NJCAA Stats". NJCAA. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Jackson Community College gamelog 2012". NJCAA. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Cardinals Announce 2013 Men's Soccer Recruiting Class". Saginaw Valley State University. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Sadik Balarabe #8 F Saginaw Valley". Saginaw Valley State University. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Sadik Balarabe profile at Soccer Stats". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Sadik Balarabe: It's been quite an adventure so far… englishplayersabroad.com
- ^ "KALLITHEA VS. IRAKLIS PSACHNA 0 - 0". uk.soccerway.com. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Παίκτης της Νίκης ο Σαντίκ Μπαλαράμπε". e-thessalia.gr. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "GIL VICENTE NEW BOY BALARABE TARGETS NIGERIA CALL-UP". africanfootball.com. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "MTG turnayı gözünden vurdu". havadiskibris.com. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Sadik Balarabe Informations". ktff.org. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Balarabe İspanya'ya Uçtu..!". arenasporkolik.com (in Turkish). 10 August 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Sadik Balarabe refuerza la delantera roja" (in Spanish). CD Ibiza Islas Pitiusas. 27 January 2020. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ @hemelfc (9 October 2020). "WELCOME We're delighted to welcome @SadikBalarabe to the club Memo" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 October 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Hemel suffer home defeat". hemeltoday.co.uk. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE VS. DULWICH HAMLET 3 - 1". uk.soccerway.com. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Sadik Balarabe - Welcome to the Wands". Cray Wanderers F.C. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Sadık Balarabe dün akşam geç saatlerde adamıza gelmiş olup bu sezon takımımıza katkı koyacağına inandığımız Sadık'ğa hoşgeldin diyoruz". facebook.com (in Turkish). 19 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Legion FC Signs Forward Sadik Balarabe". Birmingham Legion FC. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Legion FC Announces Year-End Roster Updates".
- ^ "WINGS SIGN FORWARD SADIK BALARABE ON DEAL UNTIL END OF SEASON". Welling United F.C. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "KENT SENIOR CUP REPORT EBBSFLEET UNITED 2 WELLING UNITED 3". Welling United F.C. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Järvenlahti klar för inkommande säsong – två testspelare inkommande vecka" (in Finnish). FF Jaro. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ @EBTheDeres (3 September 2023). "Deres sign Sadik Balarabe." (Tweet). Retrieved 7 September 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Erith & Belvedere – Appearances – Sadik Balarabe – 2023-2024". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ @vcd_club (30 December 2023). "Full time result 2-0 to VCD" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 December 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Sadik Balarabe at Soccerway
- ^ "Sadik Balarabe Player Agent". playeragent.gr. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Futbolcu Bilgileri TFF" (in Turkish). Turkish Football Federation. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ a b "SADIK BALARABE informations" (in Turkish). Cyprus Turkish Football Association. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Cray Wanderers – Appearances – Sadik Balarabe". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "MTG ŞAMPİYON". havadiskibris.com (in Turkish). 12 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "MAĞUSA TÜRK GÜCÜ - YENİCAMİ AK match details". ktff.org. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Futbolda başarılılar ödüllerini alacakKaynak: Futbolda başarılılar ödüllerini alacak". sporyeni.com (in Turkish). 2 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Nicosia Gruop Kıbrıs Kupası Finalinden Notlar". halkinsesikibris.com (in Turkish). 14 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
External links
[edit]- Sadik Balarabe at Soccerway
- Stats at La Preferente
- 1992 births
- Living people
- English people of Nigerian descent
- Sportspeople of Nigerian descent
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- Footballers from London
- USL League Two players
- Football League (Greece) players
- Tercera División players
- Gamma Ethniki players
- Iraklis Psachna F.C. players
- Niki Volos F.C. players
- Gil Vicente F.C. players
- CD Ibiza Islas Pitiusas players
- Hemel Hempstead Town F.C. players
- Cray Wanderers F.C. players
- Dulwich Hamlet F.C. players
- English expatriate men's footballers
- English expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- English expatriate sportspeople in Greece
- English expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
- English expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
- English expatriate sportspeople in Northern Cyprus
- English expatriate sportspeople in Spain
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Expatriate men's footballers in Greece
- Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal
- Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey
- Expatriate men's footballers in Northern Cyprus
- Expatriate men's footballers in Spain
- Black British sportsmen
- Birmingham Legion FC players
- USL Championship players
- Saginaw Valley State Cardinals men's soccer players
- Welling United F.C. players
- 21st-century English sportsmen
- Erith & Belvedere F.C. players
- VCD Athletic F.C. players
- Isthmian League players