Salou Ibrahim
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Salou Ibrahim (born May 29, 1979 in Kumasi
) is a Ghana
ian footballer who is currently without a club.
, a Ghanaian football club based in the Ashanti city of Kumasi
. After two seasons, he was signed by German club TuS Wandsbek 81.
In 2004 he signed for KV Kortrijk, that started his first season in the Belgian Second Division
. After one season he went to S.V. Zulte-Waregem
in the Belgian First Division and scored 9 goals in 29 league appearances (14 goals in all competitions), helping his side capture the 2006 Belgian Cup.
As a result of his play with Zulte-Waregem, Salou received offers from the top two sides in Belgian football RSC Anderlecht and Club Brugge as well as other European sides including AEK Athens and RC Lens
. He decided on Club Brugge and joined the club in 2006. On November 2, 2006 Salou scored his clubs lone goal in a 3-1 loss to Premier League club Tottenham in a UEFA Cup
match played at White Hart Lane
. In two seasons with the club Salou appeared in 46 Belgian First Division matches scoring five goals. He also helped the club capture the 2007 Belgian Cup. There he also stayed for two seasons before returning to Germany.
. Prior to joining Duisburg, Salou was close to signing with FC Rapid Bucureşti. On August 8, 2010 Salou scored eleven minutes into his debut with MSV Duisberg in a German Cup match against ASV Bergedorf that ended in a 5-1 victory.
. On March 1, 2009 Salou scored his first goal in the Danish Superliga
in a 1-1 draw with AGF Aarhus. During his time at the club Salou appeared in 20 official matches and scored 4 goals.
during March 2010. On 20 March 2010, Salou started and played 67 minutes for Red Bulls in a 3-1 victory against Santos FC, which was the first match played at the new Red Bull Arena. After impressing during his trial spell Salou was signed on March 23, 2010 by New York Red Bulls. On April 24, 2010 Salou scored his first league goal for New York in a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union. On October 21, 2010 Salou started and played a full 90 for Red Bulls in a 2-0 victory over New England Revolution
helping his side clinch the regular season Eastern Conference title.
Salou began the 2011 season with New York but was waived on March 21, 2011, two days after the club's first match of the season.
, but received his Belgian
nationality in 2005. Following a successful campaign with S.V. Zulte-Waregem
during the 2005-06 season Salou started to garner interest from the Belgium national football team. After deciding to represent his native country, in 2006 Salou was called up for Ghana
but decided not to join the national side due to a dispute involving obtaining his visa. Coach Claude Le Roy
made efforts to persuade him to join the Black Stars, but Salou declined.
Kumasi
Kumasi is a city in southern central Ghana's Ashanti region. It is located near Lake Bosomtwe, in the Rain Forest Region about northwest of Accra. Kumasi is approximately north of the Equator and north of the Gulf of Guinea...
) is a Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian footballer who is currently without a club.
Early career
Salou started to play for King Faisal BabesKing Faisal Babes
King Faisal Babes is a professional football club in Kumasi, Ghana, playing in the Ghana Telecom Premier League, and finished 3rd in 2005-06. They were represented at the FIFA World Cup 2006 by left-back Habib Mohamed, who was playing for Ghana. King Faisal Babes were relegated at the end of the...
, a Ghanaian football club based in the Ashanti city of Kumasi
Kumasi
Kumasi is a city in southern central Ghana's Ashanti region. It is located near Lake Bosomtwe, in the Rain Forest Region about northwest of Accra. Kumasi is approximately north of the Equator and north of the Gulf of Guinea...
. After two seasons, he was signed by German club TuS Wandsbek 81.
Belgium
In 2000 he signed for FC Turnhout in Belgium, where he stayed for four seasons. During the 2003-04 season Salou scored 16 goals in 26 appearances for FC Turnhout and began to draw attention from higher level clubs.In 2004 he signed for KV Kortrijk, that started his first season in the Belgian Second Division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
. After one season he went to S.V. Zulte-Waregem
S.V. Zulte-Waregem
Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem , usually called Zulte Waregem or by their nickname Essevee , is a Belgian professional football club based in Waregem, West Flanders. Zulte Waregem plays in the Belgian Pro League. Their highest finish at the highest level was a 5th place in Belgian First Division...
in the Belgian First Division and scored 9 goals in 29 league appearances (14 goals in all competitions), helping his side capture the 2006 Belgian Cup.
As a result of his play with Zulte-Waregem, Salou received offers from the top two sides in Belgian football RSC Anderlecht and Club Brugge as well as other European sides including AEK Athens and RC Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
. He decided on Club Brugge and joined the club in 2006. On November 2, 2006 Salou scored his clubs lone goal in a 3-1 loss to Premier League club Tottenham in a UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup 2006-07
The 2006–07 UEFA Cup was the 36th UEFA Cup, Europe's second tier club football tournament. On 16 May 2007, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sevilla won their second consecutive UEFA Cup, defeating Espanyol 3–1 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after extra time...
match played at White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Tottenham, London, England. Built in 1899, it is the home of Tottenham Hotspur and, after numerous renovations, the stadium has a capacity of 36,230....
. In two seasons with the club Salou appeared in 46 Belgian First Division matches scoring five goals. He also helped the club capture the 2007 Belgian Cup. There he also stayed for two seasons before returning to Germany.
MSV Duisburg
In 2008 he moved to MSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
. Prior to joining Duisburg, Salou was close to signing with FC Rapid Bucureşti. On August 8, 2010 Salou scored eleven minutes into his debut with MSV Duisberg in a German Cup match against ASV Bergedorf that ended in a 5-1 victory.
Vejle
After only 6 months in Duisburg Salou signed with Vejle BoldklubVejle Boldklub
Vejle Boldklub is a Danish football club with proud traditions from the town of Vejle. The club has won the Danish championship five times and the Danish cup title six times....
. On March 1, 2009 Salou scored his first goal in the Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
in a 1-1 draw with AGF Aarhus. During his time at the club Salou appeared in 20 official matches and scored 4 goals.
New York Red Bulls
Ibrahim Salou went on trial for New York Red Bulls in Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
during March 2010. On 20 March 2010, Salou started and played 67 minutes for Red Bulls in a 3-1 victory against Santos FC, which was the first match played at the new Red Bull Arena. After impressing during his trial spell Salou was signed on March 23, 2010 by New York Red Bulls. On April 24, 2010 Salou scored his first league goal for New York in a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union. On October 21, 2010 Salou started and played a full 90 for Red Bulls in a 2-0 victory over New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
helping his side clinch the regular season Eastern Conference title.
Salou began the 2011 season with New York but was waived on March 21, 2011, two days after the club's first match of the season.
International career
Salou was born in GhanaGhana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
, but received his Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
nationality in 2005. Following a successful campaign with S.V. Zulte-Waregem
S.V. Zulte-Waregem
Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem , usually called Zulte Waregem or by their nickname Essevee , is a Belgian professional football club based in Waregem, West Flanders. Zulte Waregem plays in the Belgian Pro League. Their highest finish at the highest level was a 5th place in Belgian First Division...
during the 2005-06 season Salou started to garner interest from the Belgium national football team. After deciding to represent his native country, in 2006 Salou was called up for Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
but decided not to join the national side due to a dispute involving obtaining his visa. Coach Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy is a French football manager and former player, who gained prominence at international level as coach to the Senegal and Ghana national teams...
made efforts to persuade him to join the Black Stars, but Salou declined.
Club
- S.V. Zulte-WaregemS.V. Zulte-WaregemSportvereniging Zulte Waregem , usually called Zulte Waregem or by their nickname Essevee , is a Belgian professional football club based in Waregem, West Flanders. Zulte Waregem plays in the Belgian Pro League. Their highest finish at the highest level was a 5th place in Belgian First Division...
- Belgian CupBelgian CupThe Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
: 2006
- Belgian Cup
- Club Brugge
- Belgian CupBelgian CupThe Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
: 2007
- Belgian Cup