- Abdi Abdirahman (Cabdixakiin Cabdiraxmaan)Abdi Abdirahman (born 1977): Mogadishu-born American runner, five-time Olympian, oldest US Olympic runner at 43.
- Abdi Bile: Somalia's world champion at 1,500 metresAbdi Bile, Somali runner born in Laascaanood in 1962: his 1987 world 1,500 metres title in Rome, his George Mason years, his records and later life.
- Abdi Hakin Ulad (Cabdixakiin Cuulad)Abdi Hakin Ulad (born 1991): Kismayo-born Danish marathon runner at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.
- Abdi Isak (Cabdi Isaaq)Abdi Isak (born 1966): Somali marathon runner at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
- Abdi Jama (Cabdi Jaamac)Abdi Jama (born 1982): Burao-born British wheelchair basketball player, Paralympic bronze 2008.
- Abdi Mohamed Ahmed 'AbdiXaaq' (Cabdi Maxamed Axmed)Abdi Mohamed Ahmed 'AbdiXaaq' (born 1962): Kismaayo FC goalkeeper, Somali Footballer of the Year 1980 and 1982.
- Abdi Nageeye (Cabdi Nageeye)Abdi Nageeye (born 1989): Somali-Dutch marathon runner, Olympic silver 2021, New York City Marathon winner 2024.
- Abdinasir Said Ibrahim (Cabdinaasir Saciid Ibraahim)Abdinasir Said Ibrahim (born 1989): Somali 5000m runner at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Abdinur Mohamud (Cabdinuur Maxamuud)Abdinur Mohamud (born 1997): youngest male player in a FIFA international, for Somalia at 14 in 2011.
- Abdisalam Ibrahim (Cabdisalaam Ibraahim)Abdisalam Ibrahim (born 1991): Somali-born Norwegian midfielder for Manchester City, Strømsgodset, Olympiacos and Norway.
- Abdiwali Abdirahman MohamedAbdiwali Abdirahman Mohamed, born 2000: Somali defender for Horseed and the Somalia national team.
- Abdul Lahij AhmedAbdul Lahij Ahmed: Somali marathon runner at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, cheered home by the stadium crowd.
- Abdulkadir Mohamed Farah (footballer)Abdulkadir Mohamed Farah (1961-2020): Somali national team footballer from Beledweyne.
- Abdulsamed Abdullahi (Cabdisamad Axmad Cabdullaahi)Abdulsamed Abdullahi (born 1997): Dutch-born midfielder and captain of the Somalia national football team.
- Abukar Mohamed (Abuukar Maxamed)Abukar Mohamed (born 1999): Mogadishu-born Finnish midfielder who signed for Lazio in 2017.
- Ahmed Ali (Axmed Cali Maxamed), Somalia captainAhmed Ali (born 1990): Dutch-raised midfielder and captain of the Somalia national football team.
- Ahmed Said Ahmed (Axmed Saciid Axmed)Ahmed Said Ahmed (born 1998): Finnish-based defender in Somalia's first World Cup qualifying win, 2019.
- Ali Abdulkadir (Cali Cabdulqaadir)Ali Abdulkadir: England-based forward for the Somalia national team since 2021.
- Ali Idow Hassan (Cali Iidow Xasan)Ali Idow Hassan (born 1998): Somali middle-distance runner at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Ali Musse (Cali Muuse)Ali Musse (born 1996): Winnipeg-raised winger for Cavalry FC and the Somalia national team.
- Amin Askar (Amiin Caskar)Amin Askar (born 1985): Ethiopian-born Norwegian-Somali footballer for Fredrikstad, Brann and Sarpsborg 08.
- Anwar Hared (Anwar Xared)Anwar Hared (born 1996): Somali-Canadian who scored Somalia's first bandy world championship goal.
- Ayanleh Souleiman (Ayaanle Saleebaan)Ayanleh Souleiman (born 1992): Djiboutian 1500m runner, 2013 world bronze medallist and 1000m indoor world record holder.
- Ayub Daud (Ayuub Daa'uud)Ayub Daud (born 1990): Somali forward raised in Italy, Juventus youth top scorer, Serie A debut in 2009, Somalia international.
- Bashir AbdiBashir Abdi (born 1989): Somali-born Belgian runner, Olympic marathon medallist and European record holder.
- Faisal Aden (Faysal Aadan)Faisal Aden (born 1989): Somali basketball player from San Diego who scored 59 for Somalia in 2013.
- Faisal Jeylani AweysFaisal Jeylani Aweys, born 1987 in Mogadishu: Somali taekwondo fighter based in Switzerland, African Championships bronze in 2014.
- Farhan HadafoFarhan Hadafo: Somali-Italian para-athlete, Somalia's first Paralympian at Rio 2016 and T52 100m African record holder.
- Fartun Abukar Omar (Fartuun Abuukar Cumar)Fartun Abukar Omar (born 1986): Somali sprinter at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
- Fathia Ali Bouraleh (Fadxiya Cali Buraale)Fathia Ali Bouraleh (born 1987): Djiboutian sprinter at the 2008 Olympics, now a coach in Djibouti.
- Hassan Afif (Xasan Cafiif)Hassan Afif (born 1956): Somalia international footballer who became a coach in Qatar; father of Akram Afif.
- Hassan Mead (Xassan Miicaad)Hassan Mead (born 1989): Somali-American distance runner who ran for the United States at the 2016 Olympics.
- Hussein Ahmed Salah (Xuseen Axmed Salaax)Hussein Ahmed Salah: Djiboutian marathoner, 1988 Olympic bronze medallist and two-time world silver medallist.
- Hussein Ali Abdulle (Xuseen Cali Cabdulle)Hussein Ali Abdulle (d. 2017): Ocean Stars footballer of the 1960s-70s and later national coach.
- Ibrahim Ilyas (Ibraahim Ilyaas Axmed)Ibrahim Ilyas (b.2000): Somalia midfielder, Somali league winner with Horseed in 2021.
- Ibrahim Mohamed Aden (Ibraahin Maxamed Aadan)Ibrahim Aden (b.1972): ran 1500 m for Somalia (1996) and the USA (2000) at the Olympics.
- Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi (Ibraahim Maxamed Hirsi)Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi (1944-2020): Horseed player and Somalia national team coach, 1977 to 1979.
- Ibrahim Okash (Ibraahin Cukaash)Ibrahim Okash (b.1964): Somali 800 m semi-finalist at Seoul 1988 and Pac-12 record holder.
- Iidle ElmiIidle Elmi (b.1995): Somali-born Finnish footballer, formerly of FF Jaro.
- Islam FeruzIslam Feruz (born 1995): Somali-born footballer raised in Glasgow, Celtic and Chelsea youth player, Scotland youth international.
- Isse Ismail (Ciise Axmed Ismaaciil)Isse Ismail (b.1999): Swedish-born midfielder who plays for Somalia.
- Jama Aden (Jaamac Aadan)Jama Aden (b.1962): Somali Olympian and coach of world and Olympic middle-distance champions.
- Jamal Abdi Dirieh (Jamal Cabdi Diiriye)Jamal Abdi Dirieh (b.1997): Djiboutian runner, World U20 silver medallist in 2016.
- Jawahir Roble (Jawaahir Rooble)Jawahir Roble (born 1995): Somali-born British football referee, BBC 100 Women 2019, MBE 2023.
- Kadra Mohamed DembilKadra Mohamed Dembil (b.1997): Djiboutian runner from Ali Sabieh, Rio 2016 Olympian.
- Liban Abdi (Liibaan Cabdi)Liban Abdi (born 1988): Burao-born winger raised in Oslo, first Somali professional at Sheffield United, later Ferencváros and Olhanense.
- Liban Abdulahi (Liibaan Cabdullaahi)Liban Abdulahi (born 1995): Dutch-born midfielder who plays for the Somalia national team.
- Mahmoud Soufi (Maxmuud Suufi)Mahmoud Soufi (d. 2019): Mogadishu-born Qatar striker, 31 goals in 83 games, 1992 Gulf Cup winner.
- Maryan Nuh Muse (Maryan Nuux Muuse)Maryan Nuh Muse (born 1997): Somali sprinter who ran the 400 metres at the 2016 Olympics.
- Mo Farah (Hussein Abdi Kahin)Mo Farah, born Hussein Abdi Kahin in 1983: four Olympic and six world titles, knighted in 2017, and his 2022 account of being trafficked as a child.
- Mohad Abdikadar (Mohad Cabdiqaadir)Mohad Abdikadar (born 1993): Beled Hawo-born Italian 1500m runner, European U23 silver 2015.
- Mohamed Awad (Maxamed Cabdullaahi Cawad)Mohamed Awad (b.1994): New Zealand-born winger who plays for Somalia.
- Mohamed Ismail IbrahimMohamed Ismail Ibrahim (b.1997): Djiboutian runner, national record holder at 5000 m and 10,000 m.
- Mohamed Omar (Maxamed Cumar, footballer born 1999)Mohamed Omar (b.1999): Canadian-born Somalia international, Notre Dame captain, Indy Eleven.
- Mohammed Ahamed (Maxamed Axmed Jaamac)Mohammed Ahamed (born 1985): Garowe-born forward for Tromsø in Norway's top division.
- Mohammed Ahmed (Maxamed Axmed, runner)Mohammed Ahmed (born 1991): Somali-born Canadian runner, Olympic 5000 m silver medallist in 2021 and world bronze medallist in 2019.
- Mohamud Ali Mohamed (footballer)Mohamud Ali Mohamed (b.1994): Dutch-born Somalia defender in English non-league football.
- Mubaarak Nuh (Mubaarak Maxamuud Nuux)Mubaarak Nuh (b.2002): Somali-born winger, youngest player in Sweden's second tier at 15.
- Mukhtar Mohammed (Mukhtaar Maxamed)Mukhtar Mohammed (born 1990): Qoryoley-born British 800m runner, 2013 European Indoor bronze medallist.
- Mustaf Mohamed Yuusuf (Mustaf Maxamed Yuusuf)Mustaf Mohamed Yuusuf (b.1998): Somalia national team goalkeeper.
- Mustafa Mohamed (Mustafe Maxamed)Mustafa Mohamed (born 1979): Mogadishu-born Swedish steeplechaser and marathon runner, Swedish record holder.
- Nasra Ali Abukar (Nasra Cali Abuukar)Nasra Ali Abukar (born 2004): Somali student whose 2023 World University Games 100m run led to a selection inquiry.
- Omar Abdullahi Mohamed (Cumar Cabdullahi Maxamed)Omar Abdullahi Mohamed (b.1996): Mogadishu-born Somalia international footballer.
- Omar Artan (Cumar Cabdulqaadir Cartan)Omar Artan (born 1992): Somali FIFA referee, CAF Referee of the Year 2025, refused US entry before the 2026 World Cup.
- Omar Jama (Cumar Jaamac)Omar Jama (b.1998): Finnish-born midfielder who plays for Somalia.
- Omar Moussa BouhOmar Moussa Bouh (b.1961): Djiboutian marathoner at the 1988 and 1996 Olympics.
- Ramla Ali (Ramla Cali)Ramla Ali (born 1989): Somali-British boxer, Somalia's first Olympic boxer and IBF and WBO world champion from 2026.
- Saadiq Abdikadir MohamedSaadiq Abdikadir Mohamed (b.1996): footballer threatened by al-Shabaab, subject of Men in the Arena.
- Safia Abukar Hussein (Saafiya Abuukar Xuseen)Safia Abukar Hussein (b.1981): first Somali woman at the Olympics, Sydney 2000.
- Sak Hassan (Sakariya Cabdi Xasan)Sak Hassan (b.2001): Dutch-born, England-raised midfielder who scores for Somalia.
- Sally RaguibSally Raguib (b.1996): Djiboutian judoka at the 2012 London Olympics.
- Samia Yusuf Omar (Saamiya Yuusuf Cumar)Samia Yusuf Omar (1991–2012): Mogadishu sprinter who ran for Somalia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Samiyah Hassan NourSamiyah Hassan Nour (b.1999): Djibouti's record holder at 5000 m and 10,000 m, Paris 2024 Olympian.
- Siad Haji (Abdulkadir Abdi Haji)Siad Haji (b.1999): refugee-camp-born winger, no.2 MLS SuperDraft pick 2019, Somalia international.
- Suldan Hassan (Suldaan Xasan)Suldan Hassan (born 1998): Somali-Swedish marathon runner and Swedish record holder at Paris 2024.
- Warsama HassanWarsama Hassan (b.1999): first Djiboutian footballer in a European top flight (Sereď, 2020).
- Yaseen Musa (Yaasiin Muuse)Yaseen Musa (born 1980): Qatari basketball player of Somali descent, 2014 FIBA 3x3 world champion.
- Yasin Egal (Yaasiin Cigaal)Yasin Egal (born 1981): Somali defender who captained the national football team.
- Youssef Omar IsahakYoussef Omar Isahak (b.1969): Djiboutian judoka at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
- Yusuf Ahmed (footballer)Yusuf Ahmed (b.1997): Somali-Australian forward, scored on debut against Algeria in 2023.
- Zahra Bani (Zahra Baani)Zahra Bani (born 1979): Mogadishu-born Italian javelin thrower, 17 national titles, second on Italy's all-time list.
- Zamzam Mohamed Farah (Samsam Maxamed Faarax)Zamzam Mohamed Farah (born 1991): Mogadishu 400 m runner, Somalia's flag bearer at the London 2012 Olympics.
- Zourah Ali (Souhra Ali Mohamed)Zourah Ali (b.1994): Djiboutian runner at the 2012 and 2020 Olympics.
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