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Ibrahim Muhammad Said, the winger celebrated for his hat‑trick with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets at the 2019 FIFA U‑17 World Cup, is reportedly preparing to depart Danish Superliga outfit Viborg FF this summer. The 23 year old, who joined Viborg in October 2020, has accumulated 97 league appearances and nine goals for the club.
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Said earned widespread acclaim in 2019 when he scored three times in Nigeria’s 3–2 win over Ecuador. At Viborg, he has become a regular fixture, known for his pace, creativity, and knack for dramatic goals winning the Superliga’s Goal of the Month award back in July 2023.
Despite interest from clubs such as Club Brugge, Istanbul Başakşehir, Liverpool, Manchester City, and others during his early career, Said opted for Viborg to guarantee first‑team minutes. Now, with his contract nearing its end, he’s seeking a new challenge that offers both growth and competitive exposure.
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We welcome this opportunity for Said to the next stage of his career. Viborg provided him with essential game time and a platform to develop but for a player with his talent, ambition must remain central. Competition in Denmark prepared him, but the next test should match his evident potential.
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At 23, Said is entering his prime. Regular top‑flight minutes in a more demanding league would refine his skills and increase his visibility. As someone who once captured global attention at youth level, he deserves an environment that pushes boundaries and sharpens his craft.
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Leaving Viborg isn’t a loss but a progression for him and the club. Viborg have a track record of developing talent, and Said’s next move will reinforce their reputation. For Said, the aim should not only be a new club, but a new stage a place that demands excellence daily.
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We look forward to seeing him step onto a larger stage and continue a narrative that began with that explosive hat‑trick in 2019. This feels less like a departure and more like the start of what could be a stellar career.
Did You Know?
Said’s hat‑trick came during the 2019 FIFA U‑17 World Cup group stages, securing a 3–2 victory against Ecuador.
He signed a four‑year contract with Viborg in October 2020 after rejecting offers from Club Brugge and Istanbul Başakşehir to ensure regular first-team football.
In July 2023, Said won the Danish Superliga Goal of the Month for a long-range strike against Lyngby BK.
He has made nearly 100 league appearances for Viborg an impressive tally for a player his age.
Said was once likened to Victor Moses and noted as one of the hottest Nigerian talents, attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester City in 2019.