Fahmi Ibrahim
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fahmi Ibrahim | ||
| Date of birth | April 25, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Berkeley, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Maharlika | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Alameda SC | ||
| 2013–2015 | Bay Oaks | ||
| 2015–2017 | De Anza Force | ||
| 2017–2019 | San Jose Earthquakes | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | University of California, Berkeley | 48 | (11) |
| 2023–2024 | Duke University | 10 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | San Francisco Glens | 4 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Stallion Laguna | 13 | (4) |
| 2025– | Maharlika | 14 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:32, March 8, 2026 (UTC) | |||
Fahmi Ibrahim (born 25 April 2000) is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Filipino club Maharlika in the Philippines Football League.[1] Born in the United States, he plays for the Eritrea national team.
Personal life
Ibrahim was born in Berkeley and grew up in Alameda, both in California,[1] but is also eligible to represent the country of Eritrea internationally. He is Muslim.
Youth career
Ibrahim played youth football for a number of clubs in the California area, playing for local soccer youth club Alameda SC until 2012.[2][3] After a two-year stint with Bay Oaks he joined the youth team of De Anza Force, also later playing for the youth team of Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes.[4]
College career
For four years Ibrahim played college soccer for the California Golden Bears of University of California, Berkeley.[5][6][7] He made 12 appearances in his rookie season, scoring first goal against San Diego State. He would have his most successful season with the Golden Bears in 2022, tallying 7 goals and starting 11 out of 15 games.[8][9][10] That season also saw him earn All-Pac-12 honors.[11]
Ibrahim then played for the Blue Devils of Duke University in his final season, playing as a graduate student.[12] He made 10 appearances, also scoring two goals.[1]
Club career
Stallion Laguna
After graduating from Duke, Ibrahim had a short stint with USL League Two side San Francisco Glens, staying for four months.[13][14] He departed to pursue his first professional contract in the Philippines, signing with Stallion Laguna.[15] He scored 4 goals in 13 games, including a game winner against Manila Digger.[16]
Maharlika
Ibrahim switched teams in 2025, signing with a rebuilding Maharlika F.C. side. He became one of the team's starting wingers, scoring on the opening matchday against Tuloy and scoring four in total in his first fourteen games at the club.[17]
International career
Born to Eritrean parents who immigrated to the United States, Ibrahim is eligible to represent either country internationlly. In 2026, he received his first call up to the Eritrea national team ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eswatini.[18]
References
- ^ a b c "Men's Roster - Fahmi Ibrahim". GoDuke.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Youth sports results". East Bay Times. September 30, 2010. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Alameda Islanders U11 Boys Soccer Team Advances to State Cup Championship Game this Saturday". Patch.com. December 25, 2010. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "ACADEMY: No. 1 ranked U-15 Girls, No. 13 ranked U-19 Boys set for USSDA Playoffs". SJ Earthquakes. June 4, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "2022 Men's Roster - Fahmi Ibrahim". Cal Bears. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "2019 Men's Soccer Roster". Cal Bears. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "California Adds Five 2020 Newcomers. Golden Bears Return Eight Starters". College Soccer News. August 1, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Cal Comes Back To Tie UCSD". Cal Bears. September 4, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Darrow, Nick (October 22, 2021). "UCLA men's soccer allows late-game goal, loses matchup against California". Daily Bruin. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Lee, Madison (September 14, 2021). "Put a bow on it: Cal finally breaks through season with its first win and shutout against CBU". The Daily Californian. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Three Bears Earn All-Pac-12 Honors". Cal Bears. November 16, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Duke introduces signing class featuring 5 freshmen and 3 transfers". Soccerwire. July 10, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "2024 Regular Season Stats". USL League Two. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "SF Glens fall to Ventura County in USL League Two playoffs". SF Glens. July 23, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Welcome!". Stallion Laguna Football Club Philippines on Facebook. September 27, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2026.[self-published]
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (December 3, 2024). "Kaya overtakes Manila Digger with Stallion help". Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Cabatbat, Erel (February 26, 2026). "Youth movement and second chances at Maharlika FC". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ @EritraweyanFTBL (March 22, 2026). "Eritrea's squad list to face Eswatini!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 23, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).