Sadik Balarabe


Sadik Olaniyi Balarabe is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward and is currently a free agent after leaving his most recent club, Ibiza Islas Pitiusas.

Career

In 2011, Balarabe headed to America to study at Jackson College, scoring 11 goals in 12 games in his first season and a further 19 goals in his second year. He spent two years studying at Jackson College before finishing his studies with Saginaw Valley State University, who he scored six goals in 17 games for in the 2013 season. He also played in the USL Premier Development League for Chicago Inferno, making five appearances.
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 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.
Ahead of the following season, Balarabe joined Gamma Ethniki side Niki Volou in July 2015.
He then joined Portuguese LigaPro side Gil Vicente on a two-year-deal in September 2016.
In January 2019, he joined KTFF Süper Lig side Mağusa Türk Gücü after spells in Turkey with Torbalispor and Salihli Belediyespor. Balarabe finished the season with 16 goals in 22 games as he helped lead his side to the league and cup double.
On 10 August 2019, Balarabe joined Tercera División side Urraca. After half a season with Urraca, he joined fellow Tercera División side Ibiza Islas Pitiusas until the end of the season.

Personal life

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

Career stastics

Honours

Mağusa Türk Gücü
Individual