Leonino exclusive - Rufai Mohammed an option to bolster Sporting defence | OneFootball

Sporting are keeping an eye on Rufai Mohammed, a 20-year-old Ghanaian centre-back who currently plays for Elfsborg, Leonino has learned. The defender is seen by Sporting’s structure as a player with room to grow and characteristics that could fit into the B team’s project.

Born on 15 March 2006, the centre-back came through the ranks at Inter Allies in Ghana before moving to Sweden. Elfsborg signed him in March 2024 and, after an initial adaptation period, the player was loaned to Värnamo in 2025. During that spell, he made 16 appearances in the Allsvenskan and scored two goals, gaining competitive experience in Sweden’s top flight.

Back at Elfsborg in 2026, he rejoined the first-team squad. The defender is mainly noted for his physical ability and aerial game, while also showing room to improve in other aspects of his play, as a footballer who has been gradually establishing himself in Nordic football.

For now, nothing is settled, and Sporting are only monitoring the player. The idea is to assess Rufai Mohammed’s development - valued at €350,000 - and determine whether they could move forward with an opportunity at Alvalade. In 2026, the player has one goal and one assist in 14 matches.

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