Haruna Babangida

Haruna Babangida (pronunciationⓘ; born 1 October 1982) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Born in Kaduna, Haruna Babangida started his youth career at Shooting Stars, before signing for Ajax at the age of 13.

In 1998, aged 15, Babangida made his first-team debut for the Catalan club in a pre-season friendly against AGOVV Apeldoorn, becoming the second youngest ever player to feature for Barcelona.

However, he did not make the breakthrough and in 2002–03 was loaned to second division side Terrassa, before spending the following season playing for Barcelona B and Cádiz (in the second half).

In 2005, Olympiacos signed Babangida on a three-year contract after he impressed in a pre-season tournament in Spain.