Abel Gigli

Abel Gigli Mohamed (; born 16 August 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Terre di Castelli and the Somalia national team. Born in Italy, he plays for the Somalia national team.

Club career Parma Gigli made his Serie A debut for Parma on 25 April 2010 in a game against Bologna when he came on as a substitute in the 43rd minute for Massimo Paci. In mid-2010, he was sold to Atletico Roma on a co-ownership deal.

On 31 August 2010, he joined Viareggio on a temporary deal. He played once in the league and played 3 times in .

He was bought back by Parma on 24 June 2011. In July 2011, he joined Fondi on loan.

On 11 July 2013, Gigli was signed by Savona F.B.C. However, on 1 August he was signed by Slovenian club ND Gorica. The paperwork was completed on 9 August.

On 9 August 2014, he was signed by Serie B club Crotone.

Maribor On 1 July 2015, he returned to Slovenia, signing a two-year contract with Maribor. He left the club on 4 February 2016.

Lupa Roma On 20 September 2016, Lupa Roma signed Gigli on a free transfer.

Gozzano After being without a club for more than six months, Gigli was signed by Gozzano in March 2018. The club won the group stage of 2017–18 Serie D, as well as participated in the playoffs: the Scudetto Dilettanti. Gigli played two out of possible three matches in the playoffs for the losing semi-finalists.

Ravenna On 5 July 2022, he moved to Ravenna.

International career Gigli made his debut for Somalia on 5 September 2019 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Zimbabwe, coming on as the first-half substitute.

Career statistics International Scores and results list Somalia's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1 20 June 2021 Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar 1–2 1–2 2021 FIFA Arab Cup qualification