Karim Abubakar

Karim Abubakar (born 30 June 1995) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a striker for Maltese Premier League club Sliema Wanderers.

Early years in Ghana
Abubakar began his career with a Ghanaian junior-level club, Proud United. In 2008–09, he was the club's top scorer. In 2009–10, Abubakar moved to Division One League side Gamba All Blacks.

He transferred to Medeama S.C.'s reserve team in 2010–11. He was the top scorer of the season, and the team went on to become champions of the Southern Zone. Abubakar earned a first team spot after a successful season with the reserve side and played a further two seasons, scoring two goals in the 2011–12 campaign.

Abubakar was loaned in the January transfer window of the 2012–13 season to Okwawu United, another first division team, which reached the promotion playoffs.

Career in Spain
In 2013–14, Abubakar signed a three-year contract with Spanish side CD Leganés, where he played four months with the under-19 team. Later that season, he was loaned to AD Alcorcón B in the Tercera División. He was the top scorer and player of the year for the side, despite arriving mid-season. In 2014–15, he returned to the Leganés first team and made a preseason appearance. He was later loaned to UB Conquense in the Segunda División B. His contract was terminated due to unsettled salaries. Abubakar then joined CD Don Benito in the Tercera División.

In 2016–17, he moved to CD Valdivia, also in the third division. In 2017–18, he moved to UP Plasencia, also in the third division.

On 24 January 2023, Sumgayit announced the signing of Abubakar from Bnei Yehuda on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option for an additional year. On 7 June 2023, Sumgayit announced that Abubakar had left the club after his contract had expired.

On 19 August 2023, Maltese Premier League side Sliema Wanderers announced the signing of Abubakar.