Kareem Sow

Not to be confused with Karim Sow.

Kareem Sow

Kareem Sow in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-09-28) September 28, 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth	Fleurimont, Quebec, Canada
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	HFX Wanderers FC
Number	16
Youth career
	Ottawa Gloucester Hornets SC
	Montreal Impact
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2023	Montreal Carabins
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	HFX Wanderers	16	(0)
2024–	HFX Wanderers	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 12, 2024

Kareem Sow (born September 28, 2000) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a defender for the HFX Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Sow played youth soccer with the Gloucester Hornets SC, before joining the Montreal Impact Academy at U13 level. ^[1]

University career

In 2018, Sow attended the University of Montreal playing for the Carabins soccer team where he was named to the first all-star team of the Quebec university network (RSEQ) in 2019. ^[2] He won the national championship with the Carabins in 2021, ^[3] while also being named to the RSEQ First Team All-Star, U SPORTS Second Team All-Star and Canadian Championship All-Star Team. ^[4] In 2022, he was named an RSEQ First Team All-Star and a U Sports Second Team All-Star. ^[5] In 2023, he was name RSEQ First Team All-Star and a U-Sports First Team All-Star and named to the U-Sports Championship All-Star Team. ^[5] Over his time at university, he completed a degree in engineering. ^[6]

Club career

In the 2021 CPL-U Sports Draft, Sow was selected tenth overall by HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League. ^[7] In June 2021, he signed a developmental contract with HFX Wanderers for the 2021 season, allowing him to retain his university eligibility. ^{[8] [9]} On August 31, HFX announced Sow was returning to the Carabins and the University of Montreal. ^[10] In 2022, he signed another developmental contract with the Wanderers. ^{[11] [12]} In August 2022, he once again returned to his university team, per the terms of his developmental contract. ^{[13] [14]}

In February 2024, he re-joined the Wanderers on a fully professional two-year contract, with an option for 2025, after having last played for the club in 2022. ^{[15] [16]}

International career

In 2014, Sow attended a camp for the Canada U15 national team. ^[17]

Career statistics

As of August 13, 2022 ^[18]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
HFX Wanderers FC	2021	Canadian Premier League	11	0	—		0	0	—		11	0
	2022		5	0	—		0	0	—		5	0
Career total			16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	0

References

1. "Get to know the Wanderers: Kareem Sow". HFX Wanderers FC . June 23, 2022.
2. "Carabins : Yesli et Sow repêchés en CPL" [Carabins: Yesli and Sow drafted in CPL]. Obelisq (in French). January 29, 2021.
3. Myrer, George (May 9, 2022). "HFX Wanderers sign Kareem Sow and Mour Samb to add depth". SaltWire Network .
4. "Kareem Sow rejoint les Wanderers d'Halifax" [Kareem Sow joins Halifax Wanderers]. Montreal Carabins (in French). May 9, 2022.
5. "Honneurs individuels & équipe d'étoiles du RSEQ et de U SPORTS depuis 1988" [Individual Honors & RSEQ and U SPORTS all-star team since 1988]. RSEQ (in French).
6. Galati, Ryan (February 12, 2024). "'I'm going to be 100% dedicated': Kareem Sow returns to Halifax Wanderers after balancing education and football". Canadian Premier League .
7. Lawrence, Dylan (January 29, 2021). "Wanderers Select Two Players in 2021 CPL-U SPORTS Draft; Stefan Karajovanovic and Kareem Sow". HFX Wanderers FC .
8. Jacques, John (June 11, 2021). "Wanderers Sign Kareem Sow To Developmental Contract". Northern Tribune.
9. "HFX Wanderers Sign CPL-U SPORTS Draft Pick Kareem Sow for the 2021 Season". HFX Wanderers FC . June 11, 2021.
10. Briggins, Jonathan (August 31, 2021). "Planting Seeds for the Future: Kareem Sow Reaps Rewards of Summer Stint". HFX Wanderers FC .
11. Jacques, John (May 9, 2022). "Sow Re-Signs With Halifax Wanderers". Northern Tribune.
12. "Wanderers sign Kareem Sow to U SPORTS contract". HFX Wanderers FC . May 9, 2022.
13. "Wanderers Gander, Sow return to respective U SPORTS teams". HFX Wanderers FC . August 15, 2022.
14. Jacques, John (August 15, 2022). "Wanderers Duo Gander And Sow Return To University". Northern Tribune.
15. "Wanderers sign Canadian defender Kareem Sow through 2025 season". HFX Wanderers FC . February 12, 2024.
16. Jacques, John (February 12, 2024). "Kareem Sow Signs With Halifax Wanderers". Northern Tribune.
17. Kareem Sow at the Canadian Soccer Association
18. Kareem Sow at Soccerway

External links

Kareem Sow at Soccerway