Haji Abdikadir

Haji Abdikadir jumps for a ball against Notre Dame.

Haji Abdikadir takes on the Cuse defense

Haji Abdikadir goes for a corner kick during the game against Wake Forest at Lynn Stadium on September 25.

Photo by: Taris Smith | Louisville Athletics

Photo by: Karthik Kalvakuri | Louisville Athletics

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-11
Weight:
156
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Louisville, Ky.
High School:
Louisville Collegiate

2020: Played and started in all eight matches during the fall season ... scored his lone goal of the fall in the regular season finale at Notre Dame ... had assists on three of Louisville goals, all coming off set pieces - free kick vs. Wake Forest, corner at Kentucky, corner at Syracuse.

2019: Appeared in all 20 games during the season with 17 starts … He recorded 28 shots with seven on target and one goal … Scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win at No. 21 North Carolina.

2018: Scored two goals while appearing in nine matches for the Cardinals during his freshman season ... Connected on first collegiate goal in the first half of Louisville's 2-1 overtime win at No. 1 Wake Forest in the semifinal round of the ACC Championship ... Added second goal in NCAA Championship second round loss to Michigan State.

High School/Club: Played prep at Louisville Collegiate School … Named the 2016-17 All-USA Prep Player of the Year and Gatorade Kentucky Soccer Player of the Year … Led Louisville Collegiate to the quarterfinal round of the 2016 state tournament … Tabbed as a United Soccer Coaches All-American after tallying 40 goals and 12 assists during his junior season.

Personal: Born Ocober 15 in Nairobi, Kenya … Has one brother, Mohamed Abdikadir … Biggest thrill in sports was winning All-A State … Aspires to play professional futbol after college … Favorite athlete is Yaya Touré … If he could be anyone for a day, he would choose Lionel Messi … Chose Louisville after also considering Wake Forest.