Abdurahim Laajab (born 21 May 1985), commonly known as Ibba Laajab (イバ), is a Norwegian footballer of Moroccan origin who plays for Japanese club Omiya Ardija as a winger. Ibba also plays futsal. He holds a Norwegian citizenship and is one of the key players in the Norwegian futsal team.
Ibba was born in Morocco, but grew up in Norway and played eight season in the Norwegian First Division with Skeid, Notodden, Mjondalen and Strommen before he signed with Tippeligaen-side Valerenga in 2012. After spending the second half of the 2012 season on loan with Stabak, Ibba joined Bodo/Glimt ahead of the 2013 season.
After two successful campaigns with the Norwegian side he got a transfer to Chinese League One side Hebei China Fortune. After a year there he moved the J2 League side Yokohama FC and has so far enjoyed great success there.
Style Of Play
Laajab has a good physique, a good temperament and good one-on-one skills and has a great breakthrough force.