Mohammed Umar (born 11 December 2002) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Liga II club Politehnica IaÃÂi.
Umar made his senior debut with Medeama S.C. in Ghana Premier League in 2022.
In the early 2023, he moved to Finland after signing with Veikkausliiga club Ilves. He debuted in the league on 15 April 2023, in a 2âÂÂ1 home win over Inter Turku. On 30 September 2023, Umar and Ilves won the 2023 Finnish Cup, after defeating FC Honka 2âÂÂ1 in the final. After the season, the club exercised their option to extend his deal for the 2024. On 4 August, his contract was terminated.
On 1 November 2024, Umar signed with Romanian Liga I side Politehnica IaÃÂi on a contract until 2027.
Umar has captained the Ghana under-17 national team.
Ilves