Background and career
Abdul Razak (born 11 November 1992) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
He came through the youth academies at Crystal Palace and Manchester City, signing professional terms with the latter and playing in five Premier League games. He also played in and won the FA Community Shield in 2012. Whilst a City player he spent time on loan with Portsmouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Charlton Athletic and Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala. He joined Anzhi on a permanent deal in 2013, but a season later returned to England with West Ham United. He would go on to play for OFI, Doncaster Rovers, AFC Eskilstuna, IFK Göteborg, IK Sirius and Örgryte IS.
Razak earned five caps for the Ivory Coast national team from 2012 to 2013, and played at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
