Abdul Osman
Abdul Haq Bin Seidu Osman (born 27 February 1987) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Hanwell Town.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdul Haq Bin Seidu Osman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra,[2] Ghana | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hanwell Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2006 | Watford | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | Hampton & Richmond Borough | 9 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Maidenhead United | 33 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Gretna | 18 | (1) |
| 2008–2011 | Northampton Town | 104 | (7) |
| 2011–2012 | Kerkyra | 27 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Crewe Alexandra | 69 | (0) |
| 2014–2018 | Partick Thistle | 111 | (2) |
| 2018 | Lamia | 5 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Falkirk | 15 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Queen of the South | 11 | (0) |
| 2020 | Dartford | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Brechin City | 8 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Walton Casuals | 33 | (1) |
| 2022 | Sittingbourne | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | Hanwell Town | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:29, 28 August 2022 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Early career edit
Osman started his career at Hampton & Richmond Borough before he moved on to play at youth level for Watford, before signing for Maidenhead United. After leaving the Magpies, Osman then signed for Gretna in the summer of 2007, signing a 12-month contract with the Anvils, scoring one goal versus Motherwell.[3] Osman was then a free agent after the Anvils entered administration and he attracted interest from a number of clubs, with Leeds United, Ipswich Town and Brighton all reported to be keen on him, as well as various clubs from Scotland.
Northampton Town edit
In June 2008, Osman signed for Northampton Town after he failed a medical with Kilmarnock.[4] On 22 September 2010, Osman netted the winning penalty-kick at Anfield Stadium, as the Cobblers knocked Liverpool out of the League Cup. In May 2011, along with seven other players, Osman was informed that his contract would not be renewed by the club.[5]
Kerkyra edit
In July 2011, Osman then went on trial at Greek Superleague club Kerkyra and signed a 2+1⁄2-year contract in August 2011.[6]
Crewe Alexandra edit
On 25 July 2012, Osman then joined Crewe Alexandra on a two-year contract.[7]
Partick Thistle edit
After being released by the Railwaymen in 2014, Osman went on trial with Partick Thistle, before signing for the Harry Wraggs on 23 July 2014.[8] Osman scored his first goal for the Firhill club on 13 September 2014, in a 3–1 win versus Inverness Caledonian Thistle, heading in from a corner to give his club a 2–1 lead.[9] On 15 May 2015, Osman signed a new one-year contract with the Harry Wraggs, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2015-16 season.[10] Osman was then appointed club captain at the beginning of the 2015–16 season. Osman was then sent-off in Thistle's 2–1 win versus St Johnstone.[11] Thistle were relegated via the play-offs at the end of the 2017-18 season. Following the club's relegation, Osman was one of many players released by Thistle.[12]
Lamia edit
On 17 August 2018, Osman returned to the Superleague, signing a contract with Lamia.[13]
Falkirk edit
On 2 January 2019, after being released by Lamia during November 2018, Osman signed for Scottish Championship club Falkirk on 2 January 2019 until the end of the 2018-19 season.[14]
Queen of the South edit
On 4 October 2019, after training with Dumfries club Queen of the South for a few weeks, Osman signed a short-term contract until 11 January 2020 and debuted against his former club Partick Thistle, as a second-half substitute.[15] On 10 January 2020, Osman extended his contract with Queens until 30 June 2020.[16]
Dartford edit
On 2 October 2020, Osman joined Dartford. On 27 November 2020, Dartford confirmed Osman had left the club to return home to his family in Scotland.[17]
Brechin City edit
On 20 January 2021, Osman returned to Scottish football and signed with League Two side Brechin City.[18]
Walton Casuals edit
Osman joined Walton Casuals at the start of the 2021–22 season.[19]
Sittingbourne edit
On July 7 2022, Osman joined Sittingbourne ahead of the start of the 2022–23 season.[20]
Hanwell Town edit
On 21 February 2023, Osman signed for Southern Football League side Hanwell Town.[21]
Career statistics edit
- As of 28 June 2022
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gretna | 2007–08[22] | Scottish Premier League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | |
| Northampton Town | 2008–09[23] | League One | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 40 | 2 |
| 2009–10[24] | League Two | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 33 | 2 | |
| 2010–11[25] | 38 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
| Northampton Town Total | 104 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 118 | 7 | ||
| Kerkyra | 2011–12[26] | Superleague Greece | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 1 | ||
| Crewe Alexandra | 2012–13[27] | League One | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| 2013–14[28] | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||
| Crewe Alexandra Total | 69 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 83 | 0 | ||
| Partick Thistle | 2014–15[29] | Scottish Premiership | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 39 | 1 | |
| 2015–16[30] | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 36 | 0 | |||
| 2016–17[31] | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 35 | 2 | |||
| 2017–18[32] | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | |||
| Partick Thistle Total | 111 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 3 | ||
| Lamia | 2018–19 | Superleague Greece | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Falkirk | 2018–19 | Scottish Championship | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Queen of the South | 2019–20 | Scottish Championship | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dartford | 2020–21 | National League South | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Brechin City | 2020–21 | Scottish League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Walton Casuals | 2021–22 | SFL Premier Division South | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
| Sittingbourne | 2022–23 | Isthmian League South East Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 395 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 443 | 13 | ||
- ^ a b c d e Appearances in the Football League Trophy
- ^ Appearances in the Scottish League Two play-offs
Honours edit
Crewe Alexandra
- Football League Trophy: 2012-13
References edit
- ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. p. 320. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
- ^ "QoS FC: Squad" (select season then click player image for drop down text)
- ^ "Gretna 1–2 Motherwell". BBC Sport. 25 August 2007.
- ^ Cobblers capture midfielder Osman BBC Sport. 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ "Eight leave in Northampton Town exodus". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ Ανακοίνωσε Αμπντούλ Οσμάν η Κέρκυρα [Abdul Osman announced in Kerkyra] (in Greek). Sport.gr. 20 August 2011.
- ^ . CAFC. 25 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 July 2012.
- ^ "Partick Thistle sign ex-Gretna midfielder Abdul Osman after trial". stv.tv.
- ^ McVake, Roddie (13 September 2014). "Partick Thistle 3–1 Inverness CT". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ . Partick Thistle F.C. 15 May 2015. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "St Johnstone 1-2 Partick Thistle". BBC Sport. 17 October 2015.
- ^ "Playing squad update". www.ptfc.co.uk. Partick Thistle FC. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Ανακοίνωσε Οσμάν η Λαμία". Sport24.gr. 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Falkirk: Abdul Osman joins Championship side until end of season". BBC Sport. BBC. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ . Queen of the South FC. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020.
- ^ "Player News Update". Dartford F.C. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ Hamilton, Sean (20 January 2021). "Brechin City sign former Partick Thistle star Abdul Osman". thecourier.co.uk. from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Experienced Osman Joins Casuals
- ^ Osman Is The Brickies New Midfield General
- ^ Bolster Squad
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Abdul Osman in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
External links edit
- at ntfc.co.uk
- Abdul Osman at Soccerbase
- Profile at Guardian's Stats Centre