Aliyu Ibrahim
23 years old
Houston Dynamo 
MLS Position
Midfielder
Height
184 cm
Weight
77 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
16 Jan 2002 - Nigeria
Birth City
Kano
Ranking
12th
— MLS
Statistics of A. Ibrahim — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
8
Starts
2
Minutes played
190
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
70 - 0%
Key passes / Assists
2 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
6 committed / 1 drawn
Duels won %
46% (16/35)
Dribbles success %
50% (4/8)
Total / on target shots
2 shots / 1 on target
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
16
Minutes played
1662
Goals
3
Average rating
6.78/10
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
518 - 28%
Key passes / Assists
28 key passes / 2 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
32 committed / 12 drawn
Duels won %
42% (98/233)
Dribbles success %
53% (26/49)
Total / on target shots
21 shots / 7 on target
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Houston Dynamo
Career of A. Ibrahim since 2018
2025/2026
Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo36Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo40Apps
6Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo49Apps
7Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew30Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb19Apps
5Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb35Apps
8Goals
4Assists
Rating
2020/2021NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb21Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo8Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo36Apps
6Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo28Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew30Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb17Apps
4Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb34Apps
7Goals
4Assists
Rating
2020/2021NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb19Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
Columbus Crew
→
Houston Dynamo
Transfer
Columbus Crew
Houston Dynamo
2025
Houston Dynamo
→
Columbus Crew
Transfer
Houston Dynamo
Columbus Crew
2025
Houston Dynamo
→
Columbus Crew
Transfer
Houston Dynamo
Columbus Crew
2023
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
→
Houston Dynamo
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Houston Dynamo
HONOURS
US Open Cup
USA
2023
Winner
Arena Cup
World
2023
Winner
Arena Cup
World
2022
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A. Ibrahim represents Houston Dynamo in the MLS, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. Born in Kano, Nigeria, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. Operating as a midfielder, his frame of 184 cm and 77 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. Whether holding or organising, he adapts perfectly to the different situations he encounters on the pitch. Shaped by stints at NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, Nigeria U20, Columbus Crew and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to Houston Dynamo's dressing room. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Arena Cup, US Open Cup, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Houston Dynamo's squad. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Houston Dynamo's dressing room.