Abdi Yn Arwyddo i Aber! / Abdi Joins The Aber!

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Mae Clwb Pêl-Droed Tref Aberystwyth yn falch o groesawu Abdi Sharif i’r Clwb, yn gynt o Lerpwl a Wigan Athletic. Chwaraewr canol-cae yn wreiddiol o Somalia, mae Abdi yn ymuno nes ddiwedd y tymor.

Aberystwyth Town Football Club are delighted to welcome Abdi Sharif to the Club, formerly of Liverpool FC and Wigan Athletic. A midfielder originally from Somalia, Abdi joins the Black and Greens until the end of the season.

Born in the town of Qoryooley, Abdi emigrated to the United Kingdom at a young age and began training with his boyhood club Liverpool FC at the age of six. He formally joined the Club three years later, flourishing throughout his development in the academy ranks.

The central midfielder gained a rich footballing education at Anfield, most notably being coached by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, and was a member of the FA Youth Cup-winning U18s side in 2019 before signing his first professional contract with the Reds.

Poised to take up a focal role with the Reds’ U23s, a pre-season ACL injury in summer 2019 saw Abdi miss the season to injury – however, the Club showed their belief in the youngster by agreeing a new contract for the following season as he made his return to the pitch.

After over a decade with the Merseyside club, Abdi departed in June 2021, joining Wigan Athletic on trial at the start of pre-season. He scored in both of the Latics U21s’ pre-season games against Hyde United and Alvechurch, shortly thereafter being offered a 2-year professional deal at the DW Stadium.

In October 2023, Abdi represented Somalia in an international friendly away in Niger, playing the full ninety minutes at Stade Général Seyni Kountché in its capital, Niamey.

A month later, Abdi enjoyed a brief spell at Telford Utd before returning to the U21 side at Wigan Athletic. In May 2023, Abdi made history as the first Somali player in EFL Championship history as he came off the bench for the Latics in a 0-0 draw with Rotherham Utd on the final day of the season.

Having been released at the end of the following 2023/24 season, Abdi joins up with the Seasiders until the end of the season and is available for selection as we take on Briton Ferry Llansawel tomorrow afternoon (11th) at Park Avenue to close out Phase 1.

Manager Antonio Corbisiero commented:
“Abdi is a player with an abundance of talent – he has excellent feet, is very lively, and needed only one training session with us to demonstrate his quality on the pitch and his positive attitude toward the game. We’re very excited to work with him and believe he will be an excellent addition to our squad for the remainder of the season.”

Croeso i Gymru ac i Geredigion, Abdi! / Welcome to Wales and to Ceredigion, Abdi!