2017 MLS SuperDraft

: Defender: DaytonIn his rookie season, Abubakar made seven appearances (six starts) for Crew SC this season, all at centerback, and scored one goal. While on loan with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, he has made five appearances (all starts). Abubakar played three seasons at the University of Dayton, making 61 appearances (60 starts), scoring four goals and recording six assists during his time there. He was chosen as the Atlantic 10 Conference Defender of the Year, making the Second Team NSCAA All-Midwest Region and the First Team Atlantic 10 All-Conference his senior year (2016). The previous year, the defender was named the Dayton Defensive Player of the Year in addition to earning First Team All-Ohio and First Team Atlantic 10 All-Conference Team honors (2015). In his first season with the Dayton Flyers, Abubakar made the Second Team All-Ohio and the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2014). He also played with the Michigan Bucks, winning the United Soccer League’s Premier Development League Championship and being named the USL PDL Defender of the Year (2016). Abubakar has international experience playing for the Ghana Under-20 National Team.