Aliyu Abubakar (footballer)

Aliyu Audu Abubakar (born 15 June 1996), is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a centre back for Malaysia Super League club Negeri Sembilan.

Club
In December 2014, Abubakar signed a three-year contract with Ashdod, before leaving the club following their relegation at the end of the 2014–15 season. Following his release from Ashdod, Abubakar was linked with a move to an unnamed Serie A side. In March 2016, Abubakar signed a one-year contract with KuPS, after a successful trial, then a year later, in February 2017, Abubakar signed for Dila Gori.

In April 2018, Aliyu moved to PS Kemi in Veikkausliiga.

On 5 February 2020, Shakhter Karagandy announced the signing of Abubakar.

Honours
Nigeria U17
 * FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2013