Lalas Abubakar | FC Dallas

Player Details

Name

Lalas Abubakar

Height

6' 1"

Weight

181 lbs

Date of Birth

12.25.1994 (30)

Birthplace

Khumasi, Ghana

Position

Defender

Roster Category

Senior

Latest

Latest

Lalas Abubakar Named to MLSsoccer.com’s Team of the Matchday After Scoring in Dallas’ 2-0 Win Over Portland Timbers

FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 11, 2025) – FC Dallas defender Lalas Abubakar has been named to MLSsoccer.com’s Team of the Matchday, presented by Audi, for Matchday 28. Abubakar earned his first starting XI selection of the season after scoring his first goal for FC Dallas in Saturday night’s 2-0 win over

Career Summary

PROFESSIONAL

Signed a two-year contract with a one-year club option as a free agent on Dec. 19, 2024.
Made 153 appearances, scored nine goals, and recorded three assists with Rapids over six seasons.
Set career high for games started (32), minutes, (2523) and goals (4) in 2022.
Drafted fifth overall in the 2017 Superdraft from the University of Dayton and spent first three seasons in MLS with the Columbus Crew.

INTERNATIONAL

Has represented Ghana at the U20 level.