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A product of Lagos‑based 36 Lion FC, Quadri Liameed has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most exciting midfield prospects, drawing praise from scouts and coaches alike. Developed through 36 Lion’s elite youth academy under Hajji Gafar Liameed, he stands out as a technically adept, composed central midfielder well ahead of his peers in tactical awareness and football education.
Having signed for Spain’s Lleida Esportiu in August 2022, the 23‑year‑old has become a regular fixture during the 2024/25 campaign. He amassed 29 appearances totalling over 2,350 minutes across league and cup competitions though he has yet to open his scoring or assist account.
Recent transfer updates indicate that Liameed is set to join C.E. Sabadell F.C. on a deal running until June 2027. The arrangement includes an immediate loan move to Italian side Viareggio Calcio Marco Polo, aimed at accelerating his transition to senior European football.
Highly rated by talent evaluators, he is tipped to establish himself in Europe. Though numbers don’t yet reflect goal contributions, his consistency, vision, and adaptability mark him as a player ready to conquer bigger stages.
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We see in Quadri Liameed the embodiment of what focused academy development can achieve. Coming through the ranks of 36 Lion FC, his progression to competitive football in Spain and his advancing journey into Italian football showcase the power of structured nurturing and scouting.
We recognise that not all budding talents are destined for immediate statistical glory. Liameed’s first season in Europe delivered zero goals and assists, yet the sheer volume of playing time nearly 2,400 minutes across competitions demonstrates something more critical: trust from coaches and .
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We call on Nigerian football stakeholders to invest in pathways similar to those pioneered by Gafar Liameed at 36 Lion. A well‑managed academy, strong mentorship and strategic foreign placements can unlock immense potential. Quadri’s next chapter in Italy is not just another move it is a litmus test for our youth‑development philosophies.
We trust that Quadri will flourish in his loan spell, adapt rapidly and emerge as a European‑grade midfielder. As he rises, he will not only vindicate his academy’s approach but also inspire a generation of young Nigerians to follow a proven route to global football.
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Did You Know?
Quadri Liameed was born on 8 April 2002, making him 23 years old during the 2024/25 European season.
Despite 29 senior appearances in Spain, he has yet to record a goal or an assist a rare profile for a European‑based midfielder his age.
The founder of his academy, [Hajji Gafar](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/sports-betting/casino-games/aviator-game/) Liameed, has served as Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association and is known for his scouting across Nigeria’s grassroots scenes.
36 Lion FC, established in 2000, has produced talents like Yira Sor, Samson Akinyoola and Junior Ajayi, many now playing in top leagues abroad.
His upcoming move to C.E. Sabadell includes a strategic loan to Viareggio Calcio Marco Polo, a pattern used by several Nigerian players to gain exposure in competitive lower‑tier European clubs