Sahil Ebrahim
| Sahil Ebrahim | |
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| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | South African |
| 🏫 Education | Rylands High School; University of the Western Cape |
| 💼 Occupation | Sports Journalist and Content Creator |
Sahil Ebrahim is a South African football journalist and content creator, who is also a former eSports player and chairman of eFootball organisation, PES Society. With multiple years of experience in data administration, analysis and journalism, he currently works for German-based Football data website, Transfermarkt.[citation needed]
Biography
Early years and education
Sahil Ebrahim was born in Bombay, present-day Mumbai, India, and moved to South Africa in 1991. He studied at the University of the Western Cape and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, pursuing a career in Information Technology.[citation needed]
Career
In December 2020, on a global expansion drive, he was hired by German-based website Transfermarkt as the Area Manager for the South African football domain[1]. By August 2023, he had risen to prominence within the organization, notably presenting the inaugural Transfermarkt Player of the Season award to Namibian striker Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns FC for his performance in the DStv Premiership in the 2023/2024 season[2]. As a football content creator, Ebrahim has built a significant online presence, producing highlights, analysis, and commentary on PSL matches, Bafana Bafana (South Africa's national team), and international tournaments.
Ebrahim's media appearances include guest spots on Newzroom Afrika to discuss Transfermarkt insights and South African football developments[3]. In January 2025, he featured in a YouTube interview on the TTBShow, exploring Transfermarkt's operations, player career trajectories like those of Relebohile Mofokeng and Peter Shalulile, and the growth of South African football internationally[4]. Additionally, he has engaged in community activations for Bafana Bafana matches and supported youth development, such as covering the Amajimbos' participation in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
His work emphasizes factual reporting on transfers, awards, and national team successes.
References
- ↑ "Transfermarkt Team". www.transfermarkt.co.za. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ Newzroom Afrika (2025-01-28). PSL January transfer window deadline. Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
- ↑ TTBSHOW (2025-01-20). Exclusive inside the World of Transfermarkt with Sahil Ebrahim | Hosted by LindoPep. Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
External links
- Sahil Ebrahim featuring in The Outlier publication
- Sahil Ebrahim on the rise of young South African footballer Shandre Campbell for UK publication GET Football News.
- "Exclusive inside the World of Transfermarkt with Sahil Ebrahim | Hosted by LindoPep", TTBShow hosting Sahil Ebrahim for insights into football data in South Africa.
- "PSL January transfer window deadline", Transfermarkt's Sahil Ebrahim discusses some key signings and what can still be anticipated on the final day of the transfer window.
Category:1980s births
Category:Association football commentators
Category:Living people
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