Ali Abdi, the Tunisian international and defender for Stade Malherbe de Caen in the French League 2, has distinguished himself as the most prolific defender in Europe, earning a notable record with his scoring prowess. His performance is outstanding in the European Big 5 leagues, both first and second divisions, where he stands alongside well-known players like Alex Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen and Michal Helik of Huddersfield Town in the Championship.
Abdi’s goal-scoring ability, particularly his proficiency with headers—scoring 5 out of his 8 goals this season through this method—highlights his exceptional talent in aerial duels and set-pieces. Although Malik Tchokounté of Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club has a slight edge with 6 headed goals, Abdi’s overall scoring record is impressive.
With 22 goals in 132 matches since 2019, Abdi is on the verge of setting a new record in the history of the French second division. The current record for the most goals scored by a defender in a single season is held by Joffrey Cuffaut, who earned 10 goals for Valenciennes in the 2020-2021 season.
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