Not to be confused with Karim Sow.
Kareem Sow
Birth dateSeptember 28, 2000 (age 25)
Birth placeFleurimont, Quebec, Canada
Height1.86 m
PositionDefender
CurrentclubHFX Wanderers
Clubnumber16
Youthclubs 1Ottawa Gloucester Hornets SC
Youthclubs 2Montreal Impact
Collegeyears 12018–2023
College 1Montreal Carabins
Years 12021–2022
Clubs 1HFX Wanderers
Caps 116
Goals 10
Years 22024–
Clubs 2HFX Wanderers
Caps 233
Goals 21
Club-updateMay 17, 2026

Kareem Sow (born September 28, 2000) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a defender for the HFX Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Sow played youth soccer with the Gloucester Hornets SC, before joining the Montreal Impact Academy at U13 level.[1]

University career

In 2018, Sow attended the University of Montreal playing for the Carabins soccer team where he was named to the first all-star team of the Quebec university network (RSEQ) in 2019.[2] He won the national championship with the Carabins in 2021,[3] while also being named to the RSEQ First Team All-Star, U SPORTS Second Team All-Star and Canadian Championship All-Star Team.[4] In 2022, he was named an RSEQ First Team All-Star and a U Sports Second Team All-Star.[5] In 2023, he was name RSEQ First Team All-Star and a U-Sports First Team All-Star and named to the U-Sports Championship All-Star Team.[5] Over his time at university, he completed a degree in engineering.[6]

Club career

In the 2021 CPL-U Sports Draft, Sow was selected tenth overall by HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League.[7] In June 2021, he signed a developmental contract with HFX Wanderers for the 2021 season, allowing him to retain his university eligibility.[8][9] On August 31, HFX announced Sow was returning to the Carabins and the University of Montreal.[10] In 2022, he signed another developmental contract with the Wanderers.[11][12] In August 2022, he once again returned to his university team, per the terms of his developmental contract.[13][14]

In February 2024, he re-joined the Wanderers on a fully professional two-year contract, with an option for 2025, after having last played for the club in 2022.[15][16] However, a series of injuries limited him to just one appearance in the 2024 season.[17] After the 2025 season, the club picked up his option for the 2026 season.[18] On April 11, 2026, he scored his first goal in a 2-2 draw against Inter Toronto FC.[19]

International career

In 2014, Sow attended a camp for the Canada U15 national team.[20]

Career statistics

[21]

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
HFX Wanderers2021Canadian Premier League110—00—110
202250—00—50
202410—00—10
20252601010—280
Career total430101000450

References

  1. ^ "Get to know the Wanderers: Kareem Sow". HFX Wanderers FC. June 23, 2022. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Carabins : Yesli et Sow repêchés en CPL" [Carabins: Yesli and Sow drafted in CPL] (in French). Obelisq. January 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Myrer, George (May 9, 2022). "HFX Wanderers sign Kareem Sow and Mour Samb to add depth". SaltWire Network
  4. ^ "Kareem Sow rejoint les Wanderers d'Halifax" [Kareem Sow joins Halifax Wanderers] (in French). Montreal Carabins. May 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "Honneurs individuels & équipe d'étoiles du RSEQ et de U SPORTS depuis 1988" [Individual Honors & RSEQ and U SPORTS all-star team since 1988] (in French). RSEQ
  6. ^ Galati, Ryan (February 12, 2024). "‘I’m going to be 100% dedicated’: Kareem Sow returns to Halifax Wanderers after balancing education and football". Canadian Premier League
  7. ^ Lawrence, Dylan (January 29, 2021). "Wanderers Select Two Players in 2021 CPL-U SPORTS Draft; Stefan Karajovanovic and Kareem Sow". HFX Wanderers FC
  8. ^ Jacques, John (June 11, 2021). "Wanderers Sign Kareem Sow To Developmental Contract". Northern Tribune
  9. ^ "HFX Wanderers Sign CPL-U SPORTS Draft Pick Kareem Sow for the 2021 Season". HFX Wanderers FC. June 11, 2021.
  10. ^ Briggins, Jonathan (August 31, 2021). "Planting Seeds for the Future: Kareem Sow Reaps Rewards of Summer Stint". HFX Wanderers FC
  11. ^ Jacques, John (May 9, 2022). "Sow Re-Signs With Halifax Wanderers". Northern Tribune
  12. ^ "Wanderers sign Kareem Sow to U SPORTS contract". HFX Wanderers FC. May 9, 2022.
  13. ^ "Wanderers Gander, Sow return to respective U SPORTS teams". HFX Wanderers FC. August 15, 2022.
  14. ^ Jacques, John (August 15, 2022). "Wanderers Duo Gander And Sow Return To University". Northern Tribune
  15. ^ "Wanderers sign Canadian defender Kareem Sow through 2025 season". HFX Wanderers FC. February 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Jacques, John (February 12, 2024). "Kareem Sow Signs With Halifax Wanderers". Northern Tribune
  17. ^ Healey, Josh (May 14, 2025). "After a lost season, Kareem Sow is embracing his strong start with the Wanderers". HFX Football Post
  18. ^ "Wanderers exercise options for Sow, Alphonse, decline 6". Canadian Premier League. January 5, 2026.
  19. ^ Healey, Josh (April 15, 2026). "Why Kareem Sow's first career goal — and rise to prominence — is a testament to club and player". HFX Football Post
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