Midfield - Defensive Midfield ·Ghana
Mohammed Abu
👕 200+ Apps
Market value
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Defensive Midfield Midfield
At a glance
Career snapshot
8Clubs played for
11/12Debut season
0.02Goals per match
Strømsgodset IFTop club · 152 apps
Career highs
€1.25mPeak value · 2012
-Top transfer fee
2Best season · 2012
4 / 0Caps / int'l goals
313Appearances
6Goals
12Assists
53Yellow cards
0Red cards
74Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Mohammed Abu |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1991-11-14 (34 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana |
| Citizenship |  Ghana |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 170.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2024-03-29 |
| Contract expires | - |
| Outfitter | Nike |
Jul 2024
2024 - San Antonio FC
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Mar 2024
Transfer: San Antonio FC → Retired
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
2023 - San Antonio FC
22 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2022
2022 - San Antonio FC
32 matches · 0 G · 6 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2021
Transfer: Without Club → San Antonio FC
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
2021 - San Antonio FC
21 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2021
Transfer: Vålerenga → Without Club
20/21 · Transfer
Dec 2020
Transfer: D.C. United → Vålerenga
20/21 · Return from loan
Jul 2020
2020 - D.C. United
6 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Mar 2020
Transfer: Vålerenga → D.C. United
19/20 · Loan
Jul 2019
2019 - Vålerenga Fotball Elite
26 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2019
Transfer: Columbus Crew → Vålerenga
18/19 · Transfer
Dec 2018
Transfer: Vålerenga → Columbus Crew
18/19 · Return from loan
Aug 2018
Transfer: Columbus Crew → Vålerenga
18/19 · Loan
Jul 2018
2018 - Vålerenga Fotball Elite, Columbus Crew SC, Vålerenga Fotball II
17 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 5 competitions
Jun 2018
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Jul 2017
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jul 2017
2017 - Columbus Crew SC
23 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2017
Transfer: Strømsgodset → Columbus Crew
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2016
16/17 - Strømsgodset IF
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2016
2016 - Strømsgodset IF
31 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2015
15/16 - Strømsgodset IF
6 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2015
2015 - Strømsgodset IF
30 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2014
14/15 - Strømsgodset IF
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2014
2014 - Strømsgodset IF
30 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2014
Transfer: Man City U21 → Strømsgodset
13/14 · Transfer
Dec 2013
Transfer: Aarhus GF → Man City
13/14 · Return from loan
Sep 2013
Transfer: Man City → Aarhus GF
13/14 · Loan
Jun 2013
Transfer: FC Lorient → Man City
12/13 · Return from loan
Jan 2013
Transfer: Man City → FC Lorient
12/13 · Loan
Jan 2013
Transfer: Rayo Vallecano → Man City
12/13 · Return from loan
Aug 2012
Transfer: Man City → Rayo Vallecano
12/13 · Loan
Jul 2012
12/13 - Rayo Vallecano, FC Lorient
11 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2012
2012 - Strømsgodset IF
12 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jun 2012
Transfer: Strømsgodset → Man City
11/12 · Return from loan
Mar 2012
Transfer: Man City → Strømsgodset
11/12 · Loan
Mar 2012
Transfer: E. Frankfurt → Man City
11/12 · Return from loan
Jan 2012
Transfer: Man City → E. Frankfurt
11/12 · Loan
Dec 2011
Transfer: Strømsgodset → Man City
11/12 · Return from loan
Jul 2011
11/12 - Strømsgodset IF
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2011
2011 - Strømsgodset IF
28 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Sep 2010
Transfer: Man City → Strømsgodset
10/11 · Loan
Aug 2010
Transfer: SC Accra → Man City
10/11 · Transfer
Jul 2010
2010 - Strømsgodset IF
9 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €1.25m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
San Antonio FC
20.0%
D.C. United
0.0%
Vålerenga Fotball Elite
0.0%
Columbus Crew SC
0.0%
Vålerenga Fotball II
0.0%
Strømsgodset IF
80.0%
Rayo Vallecano
0.0%
FC Lorient
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio FC | 4 | 2021 | 2024 | 78 | 1 | 7 | 1,338 |
| D.C. United | 1 | 2020 | 2020 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vålerenga Fotball Elite | 2 | 2018 | 2019 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 2 | 2017 | 2018 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vålerenga Fotball II | 1 | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strømsgodset IF | 10 | 11/12 | 2016 | 152 | 5 | 3 | 5,350 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 12/13 | 12/13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Lorient | 1 | 12/13 | 12/13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory, goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USLC | San Antonio FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | USLC | San Antonio FC | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,338 |
| 2023 | USLC Playoffs | San Antonio FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | US Open Cup | San Antonio FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | USLC | San Antonio FC | 29 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | USLC Playoffs | San Antonio FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | USLC | San Antonio FC | 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | USLC Playoffs | San Antonio FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS | D.C. United | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS is Back | D.C. United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Eliteserien | Vålerenga Fotball Elite | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NM-Cup | Vålerenga Fotball Elite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Eliteserien | Vålerenga Fotball Elite | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NM-Cup | Vålerenga Fotball Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | PostNord-ligaen Avd. 2 | Vålerenga Fotball II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | US Open Cup | Columbus Crew SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MLS | Columbus Crew SC | 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Columbus Crew SC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | US Open Cup | Columbus Crew SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NM-Cup | Strømsgodset IF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 27 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | NM-Cup | Strømsgodset IF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241 |
| 2015 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 27 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2,318 |
| 2014 | NM-Cup | Strømsgodset IF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 28 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | NM-Cup | Strømsgodset IF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 495 |
| 2011 | NM-Cup | Strømsgodset IF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 27 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2,296 |
| 2010 | NM-Cup | Strømsgodset IF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Europa League Qualifying | Strømsgodset IF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Europa League Qualifying | Strømsgodset IF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Champions League Qu. | Strømsgodset IF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Copa del Rey | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Coupe de France | FC Lorient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | LaLiga | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Ligue 1 | FC Lorient | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Europa League Qualifying | Strømsgodset IF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 2010-08-31 | SC Accra | Man City | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 10/11 | 2010-09-02 | Man City | Strømsgodset | Loan | 0 | - |
| 11/12 | 2011-12-31 | Strømsgodset | Man City | Return from loan | 1000000 | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-31 | Man City | E. Frankfurt | Loan | 1000000 | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-03-30 | E. Frankfurt | Man City | Return from loan | 1000000 | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-03-31 | Man City | Strømsgodset | Loan | 1000000 | - |
| 11/12 | 2012-06-30 | Strømsgodset | Man City | Return from loan | 1000000 | - |
| 12/13 | 2012-08-27 | Man City | Rayo Vallecano | Loan | 1200000 | - |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-30 | Rayo Vallecano | Man City | Return from loan | 600000 | - |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-31 | Man City | FC Lorient | Loan | 600000 | - |
| 12/13 | 2013-06-30 | FC Lorient | Man City | Return from loan | 750000 | - |
| 13/14 | 2013-09-02 | Man City | Aarhus GF | Loan | 750000 | - |
| 13/14 | 2013-12-31 | Aarhus GF | Man City | Return from loan | 750000 | - |
| 13/14 | 2014-02-21 | Man City U21 | Strømsgodset | Transfer | 750000 | - |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-24 | Strømsgodset | Columbus Crew | Transfer | 800000 | - |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-10 | Columbus Crew | Vålerenga | Loan | 700000 | - |
| 18/19 | 2018-12-31 | Vålerenga | Columbus Crew | Return from loan | 800000 | - |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-08 | Columbus Crew | Vålerenga | Transfer | 800000 | - |
| 19/20 | 2020-03-02 | Vålerenga | D.C. United | Loan | 500000 | - |
| 20/21 | 2020-12-31 | D.C. United | Vålerenga | Return from loan | 400000 | - |
| 20/21 | 2021-01-01 | Vålerenga | Without Club | Transfer | 400000 | - |
| 21/22 | 2021-07-19 | Without Club | San Antonio FC | Transfer | 400000 | - |
| 23/24 | 2024-03-29 | San Antonio FC | Retired | Transfer | 150000 | - |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | ankle sprain | 2017-07-15 | 2017-07-25 | 11 | 1 |
| 17/18 | Hamstring injury | 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-31 | 41 | 6 |
Current-
Peak€1.25m
Low-
Δ since start−€200k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | - |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #3441 | #23 | 4 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Christopher Vilsvik | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gustav Wikheim | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Taintor | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Iver Fossum | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gustav Valsvik | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Marius Høibråten | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Ovenstad | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Farr | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shannon Gómez | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabien Garcia | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Anders Konradsen | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 2 | 11 |
| 2015 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 1 | 27 |
| 2011 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 1 | 27 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USLC | San Antonio FC | 5 | 29 |
| 2015 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 1 | 27 |
| 2011 | Tippeligaen | Strømsgodset IF | 1 | 27 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | 2020-12-31 | D.C. United | Vålerenga | Return from loan | - | €400k |
| 19/20 | 2020-03-02 | Vålerenga | D.C. United | Loan | - | €500k |
| 18/19 | 2018-12-31 | Vålerenga | Columbus Crew | Return from loan | - | €800k |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-10 | Columbus Crew | Vålerenga | Loan | - | €700k |
| 13/14 | 2013-12-31 | Aarhus GF | Man City | Return from loan | - | €750k |
| 13/14 | 2013-09-02 | Man City | Aarhus GF | Loan | - | €750k |
| 12/13 | 2013-06-30 | FC Lorient | Man City | Return from loan | - | €750k |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-31 | Man City | FC Lorient | Loan | - | €600k |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-30 | Rayo Vallecano | Man City | Return from loan | - | €600k |
| 12/13 | 2012-08-27 | Man City | Rayo Vallecano | Loan | - | €1.20m |
| 11/12 | 2012-06-30 | Strømsgodset | Man City | Return from loan | - | €1.00m |
| 11/12 | 2012-03-31 | Man City | Strømsgodset | Loan | - | €1.00m |
| 11/12 | 2012-03-30 | E. Frankfurt | Man City | Return from loan | - | €1.00m |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-31 | Man City | E. Frankfurt | Loan | - | €1.00m |
| 11/12 | 2011-12-31 | Strømsgodset | Man City | Return from loan | - | €1.00m |
| 10/11 | 2010-09-02 | Man City | Strømsgodset | Loan | - | - |
Teams faced most often by Mohammed Abu's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals, see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tromsø IL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 17% |
| Molde FK | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 33% |
| Sandefjord Fotball | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 17% |
| Viking FK | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 17% |
| FK Haugesund | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 50% |
| SK Brann | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 17% |
| Rosenborg BK | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 33% |
| FK Bodø/Glimt | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 17% |
| Hamarkameratene | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 33% |
| Sarpsborg 08 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 8 | +9 | 100% |
| Odds BK | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 25% |
| Lillestrøm SK | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 25% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | Senior debut season | |
| 2011 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 1,338 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 2,559 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2014 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 495 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2011 | 28 | 2,296 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Tippeligaen
162 apps
4 G
4 A
USLC
70 apps
1 G
5 A
NM-Cup
15 apps
1 G
1 A
USLC Playoffs
6 apps
0 G
2 A
MLS
30 apps
0 G
0 A
Europa League Qualifying
10 apps
0 G
0 A
Ligue 1
7 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is Mohammed Abu?
Mohammed Abu is a Ghana professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Retired.
How old is Mohammed Abu?
Mohammed Abu is 34 years old. He was born on November 14, 1991 in Accra.
What position does Mohammed Abu play?
Mohammed Abu plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Mohammed Abu play for?
Mohammed Abu currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Mohammed Abu scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Mohammed Abu has scored 6 goals in 313 appearances.