Abdihakin Ali was early written down in the scouting handbook this season, even though he started the season on the bench with short appearances. The reason for this is the combination of his young age (20-year-old) and a sought after and unique (in Sweden) midfield type. A player that is comfortable in all midfield positions and is able to express his technique and flair in an environment against senior players in the third-tier. A good foundation, and a player that needed to keep an eye on. As the season progressed, he got more and more playing time and became a starter and a key player in a team that battled for promotion.
Born: 2002
Club: Recently moved to AIK from Vasalund
Position: CM
Approximate height: 177-182 cm
Approximate weight: 68-73 kg
Best foot: Right
Characteristics
Creative, progressive passer, flair
Technical
The technical characteristics of Abdihakin is his progressive passing and his flair combined with ball-control which makes him press resistant (comfortable on the ball even when opponents are pressing near him). His technical attributes make him a midfield player usable when trying to break patterns in offensive play.
Physical
Would say his physique is mediocre. There is room for improvement considering his young age but doesn’t lack in any apartment. His playing style doesn’t require extreme physical attributes, but would improve his game with a more athletic profile.
Psychologic
No notes on psychology for this player.
Tactical
A flexible midfield player that is disciplined enough in defense to be used in all positions in the middle, and is therefore disposable in all kinds of tactical formations because of his ball-playing abilities. Could even see him in a regista-role even though he has been used more as a number 8 or “box-to-box”.