David Abraham (footballer)

David Abraham

Abraham training for FC Basel
Personal information
Full name	David Ángel Abraham
Date of birth	(1986-07-16) 16 July 1986 (age 30)
Place of birth	Chabás, Argentina
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Club information
Current team	Eintracht Frankfurt
Number	19
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005–2007	Independiente	70	(2)
2007–2008	Gimnàstic	36	(3)
2008–2012	FC Basel	104	(8)
2012–2013	Getafe	9	(0)
2013–2015	1899 Hoffenheim	46	(2)
2015–	Eintracht Frankfurt	6	(0)
National team
2005	Argentina U20	6	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 06:19, 25 September 2015 (UTC).

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 06:19, 25 September 2015 (UTC).

David Ángel Abraham (born 16 July 1986) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for German club Eintracht Frankfurt, as a central defender.

Born in Chabás, Abraham began his career with Independiente in 2005, becoming a first-team regular during his first season. At this time, he was called up to the Argentina squad to play at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands. Argentina won the tournament with a squad that included Sergio Agüero, Fernando Gago and Lionel Messi.

In 2007, Abraham moved to Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the Spanish second division. But after failing to gain promotion to La Liga he left the club.

Abraham signed a four-year contract with Swiss champions FC Basel on 18 July 2008. He made his debut on 18 July 2008, in a 2–1 win over BSC Young Boys at the Stade de Suisse, Wankdorf. He played his first European game in a Basel shirt on 30 July 2008 in a 1–1 Champions League Qualifying match draw against IFK Göteborg at Ullevi. His first goal for Basel was in a UEFA Champions League group match against FC Shakhtar Donetsk at St. Jakob-Park on 16 September 2008. The match ended 2–1 for Shakhtar.