Ibrahim Aliyu is represented by the football agency 4 Sports Football Professional. The player currently plays for Houston Dynamo FC; the current market value is €1.80m. Contract expires on 30.12.2026 — 1 months left.

timeline Career History

19/20
Footwork FC Footwork FC
19/20
Lokomotiva U19 Lokomotiva U19
20/21
NK Lokomotiva NK Lokomotiva
22/23
Houston Houston
24/25
Columbus Columbus

Rating

67

CEN

Ibrahim Aliyu player profile photo

Ibrahim Aliyu

Nigeria • Centre-Forward visibility76,4B Wikidata Q106488192

ATT

54

TEC

53

TAC

27

DEF

31

CRE

50

AGE

24

Height: 1,84
euro €1.80m

ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity

Position

Forward

Age

24

Height

1,84

Personal details

Date of Birth
16.01.2002
Place of birth
Kano, Nigeria
Nationality
Nigeria
League
Major League Soccer
Shirt number
24

info About Ibrahim Aliyu

Ibrahim Aliyu is a 24-year-old Centre-Forward from Nigeria. Ibrahim Aliyu has played for Houston Dynamo FC since 2023. The contract runs until December 2026. Current estimated market value: €1.80m. Ibrahim Aliyu is represented by the football agency 4 Sports Football Professional. 5 transfers on record; the highest fee was €2.10m for the 2023 move from NK Lokomotiva to Houston. Average rating over the last 2 matches: 6.65. Height 1.84 m.

Who is Ibrahim Aliyu's agent?

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Ibrahim Aliyu is represented by the football agency 4 Sports Football Professional.

Which club does Ibrahim Aliyu play for?

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Ibrahim Aliyu currently plays for Houston Dynamo FC as a Centre-Forward.

What is Ibrahim Aliyu's market value?

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Ibrahim Aliyu's market value is estimated at around €1.80m (2026 data).

Where is Ibrahim Aliyu from?

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Ibrahim Aliyu holds Nigeria nationality.

How old is Ibrahim Aliyu?

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Ibrahim Aliyu is 24 years old.

scoreboard Recent Matches

Date Opponent Score Rating
22 Mar 2026
FC Dallas (A)
MLS
4 - 3 (L) 6.6
15 Mar 2026
Portland Timbers (H)
MLS
3 - 2 (W) 6.7
8 Nov 2025
FC Cincinnati (A)
MLS, Playoffs
2 - 1 (L) 6.6
27 Oct 2025
FC Cincinnati (A)
MLS, Playoffs
1 - 0 (L) 6.5
18 Oct 2025
Columbus Crew (A)
MLS
3 - 1 (L) 7.9

Skill profile

Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: Major League Soccer 2026.

61,3 Overall

Ranked #223 of 293 players in the same position

One-v-One Creator

Recent match scores

  • 65 Portland Timbers
  • 65 Seattle Sounders
  • 57 Minnesota United
  • 63 Dallas
  • 63 San Diego
  • Shooting 63,9 #206/270
  • Passing 60,4 #178/293
  • Crossing 63,8 #105/255
  • On ball attacking 63,5 #179/289
  • Duels 58,7 #211/290
  • 1v1 defending 66,3 #102/290
  • Positioning 57,1 #247/278
  • Ball control 61,9 #107/293

newspaper Latest news

  • Nets in loss

    Aliyu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to St. Louis City SC.

  • Suspension rescinded on appeal

    Aliyu's one-game suspension and accompanying fine for his second yellow card against LA Galaxy on August 15 have been rescinded after the club's appeal, with MLS's Independent Review Panel voting unanimously in his favor, according to the club.

  • Shown red card in win

    Aliyu received a red card as a substitute in stoppage time of Saturday's 1-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy.

  • Substitute option Saturday

    Aliyu (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's matchup versus Sporting Kansas City.

  • Late decision due to injury

    Aliyu is questionable ahead of Saturday's clash with Austin FC as he deals with a lower body injury.