Mustafa Abdellaoue
Norwegian footballer, noted striker
Born
August 1st, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Born in 1988, a footballer played as a striker. Began professional career at Lillestrøm SK, where impressive performances caught attention. Later joined the Dutch club Vitesse. Achieved personal accolades and team success, contributing to offensive strategies and scoring goals.
Played for Lillestrøm SK
Scored goals in the Eliteserien
Played for Vitesse in the Eredivisie
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