Abdul Abdulmalik
English footballer
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Abdulsabur Oluwatosin Olubukola Alao Oladipupo Abdulmalik (born 21 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Allsvenskan club Djurgårdens IF.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdulsabur Oluwatosin Olubukola Alao Oladipupo Abdulmalik[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 April 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | London, England[3] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[4] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Djurgårdens IF | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2023 | Millwall | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Millwall | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Boreham Wood | 78 | (17) |
| 2026– | Djurgårdens IF | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2020 | England U17 | 3 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 09:32, 29 August 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Millwall
Abdulmalik came through the youth academy at Millwall, progressing through the age groups up to under-21 level. During his time in the academy he was part of squads that won back-to-back Professional Development League titles, in the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons.[5] He was released by Millwall in July 2024.[6] He also had an unsuccessful two-week trial with Portsmouth in 2021.[7]
Wealdstone (loan)
In the 2023–24 season, while still a Millwall academy player, Abdulmalik joined Wealdstone of the National League on loan, gaining his first experience of senior men's football. He made 11 appearances across all competitions during the loan spell.[8]
Boreham Wood
Abdulmalik joined Boreham Wood on a free transfer in July 2024, becoming the club's fourth signing of that summer under manager Ross Jenkins.[8] Primarily deployed on the left wing, he became a regular in the Boreham Wood side, noted for his pace, close control, and ability to beat National League full-backs in one-on-one situations.[9]
On 28 April 2025, Abdul extended his contract with Boreham Wood until the end of the 2026–27 season, with an option for an additional year.[10]
In the 2025–26 season, Abdulmalik made 48 National League appearances, scoring 15 goals, and contributed further goals in cup competition as Boreham Wood challenged for promotion.[11] On 18 March 2026, Abdulmalik scored once in the 2026 National League Cup final against West Ham United U21, which Boreham Wood won 7–6 on penalties after regular time finished 2–2.[12][13] On 10 May, Abdulmalik scored once and provided an assist in the National League play-off final against Rochdale at Wembley, which Rochdale won 3–1 on penalties after extra time finished 2–2.[14]
At the start of the 2026–27 season, Abdulmalik was the subject of multiple transfer bids from Allsvenskan club Djurgårdens IF, including a declined £1.5 million offer that would have been a National League record fee.[15]
Djurgårdens IF
On 30 August 2026, Abdulmalik joined Allsvenskan side Djurgårdens IF for a fee of £1.5 million plus add-ons, signing a three-year contract.[16][17][18] Boreham Wood also retain a sell-on clause. His transfer fee set a new National League record, surpassing the £1 million transfer of Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood Town to Leicester City in 2012.[19]
International career
Abdulmalik has represented England at under-17 level.[20]
Career statistics
- As of match played 20 September 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Boreham Wood | 2024–25 | National League South | 31 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8[c] | 2 | 41 | 6 |
| 2025–26 | National League | 45 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7[d] | 3 | 56 | 18 | |
| 2026–27 | National League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 78 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 99 | 25 | ||
| Djurgårdens IF | 2026 | Allsvenskan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 88 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 112 | 25 | ||
- Includes FA Cup, Svenska Cupen
- Three appearances in FA Trophy; two appearances, one goal in Herts Senior Cup; three appearances, one goal in National League South play-offs
- One appearance in FA Trophy; three appearances, one goal in National League Cup; three appearances, two goals in National League play-offs
Honours
Boreham Wood