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Sadik Balarabe

Sadik Balarabe

English association football player

Sadik Olaniyi Balarabe (born 26 June 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Erith & Belvedere.

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Career

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 September 2023, Balarabe joined Isthmian League side Erith & Belvedere.[24]

Personal life

Balarabe attended Stationers' Crown Woods Academy in Eltham whilst growing up.[4]

Career statistics

As of 16 May 2022[25]
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  1. Appearances in Copa del Rey
  2. Appearances in Tercera División play-offs

Honours

Mağusa Türk Gücü

Individual

References

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