Abel Gigli

Abel Gigli Mohamed (Somali: Abel Gigli Maxamed; born 16 August 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Italian club Cjarlins Muzane and the Somalia national team. Born in Italy, Gigli is of Somali descent and represented Somalia at international level.

Club Career

Parma

Gigli made his Serie A debut for Parma on 25 April 2010 in a game against Bologna when he came on as a substitute in the 43rd minute for Massimo Paci. In mid-2010 he was sold to Atletico Roma on a co-ownership deal.

On 31 August 2010 he joined Viareggio on a temporary deal. He played once in the league and played 3 times in Italian Lega Pro Cup.

He was bought back by Parma on 24 June 2011. In July 2011 he joined Fondi on loan.

On 11 July 2013 Gigli was signed by Savona F.B.C. However, on 1 August he was signed by Slovenian club ND Gorica. The paperwork was completed on 9 August.

On 9 August 2014 he was signed by Serie B club Crotone.

Maribor

On 1 July 2015 he returned to Slovenia, signing a two-year contract with Maribor. He left the club on 4 February 2016.

Lupa Roma

On 20 September 2016 Lupa Roma signed Gigli on a free transfer.

Gozzano

After without a club for more than six months, Gigli was signed by Gozzano in March 2018. The club won the group stage of 2017–18 Serie D, as well as participated in the playoffs: the Scudetto Dilettanti. Gigli played two out of possible three matches in the playoffs for the losing semi-finalists.