Youth Abdikadir was born in
Baidoa, Somalia, before his family came to the United States when he was eight years old. Abdikadir briefly lived in Florida for three months before settling in
Louisville, Kentucky. Abdikadir went on play high school soccer at
Louisville Collegiate School, where he was named 2016–2017 All-USA Player of the Year honors and also Gatorade Kentucky player of the year. In 2017, Abdikadir played with
USL PDL side
Derby City Rovers, making eight appearances and scoring a single goal.
College In 2018, Abdikadir attended the
University of Louisville to play
college soccer. During his three seasons with the Cardinals, including an extended 2020–21 season due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, Abdikadir made 43 appearances, scoring four goals and tallying three assists.
Professional On 24 July 2021, it was announced Abdikadir had signed for
USL Championship side
San Diego Loyal. On 23 February 2022, Abdikadir's rights were traded to
Colorado Springs Switchbacks in exchange for
Thomas Amang. Two months later, both sides mutually agreed to terminate his deal with the club.
International In March 2022, Abdikadir was called up to the
Somalia national team. He debuted with Somalia in a 3–0
2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification loss to
Eswatini on 23 March 2022. ==References==