Saadiq Faisal Elmi (born 11 November 2000) is a Somali footballer who plays as a midtfield for Moss FK and the Somalia national team.

Saadiq Elmi
Personal information
Full name Saadiq Faisal Elmi
Date of birth (2000-11-11) 11 November 2000 (age 23)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Moss
Number 18
Youth career
Grorud
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2023 Grorud 77 (4)
2020Moss (loan) 13 (0)
2024– Moss 16 (0)
International career
2024 Somalia 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 December 2023

Club career

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Elmi began his career with Norwegian club Grorud, making his debut in the 2017 2. divisjon season. In 2020, Elmi was loaned to fellow 2. divisjon club Moss.[1] In January 2024, Elmi signed a two-year contract with Moss FK. This is a club Elmi is familiar with since he spent the 2020 season on loan at Melløs.

International career

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On 15 June 2021, Elmi made his debut for Somalia, in a 1–0 friendly loss against Djibouti.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Saadiq Elmi". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Djibouti vs. Somalia". National Football Teams. Retrieved 22 June 2021.