Abdul Aziz (footballer)

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Abdul Aziz
Personal information
Full name Abdul Aziz
Date of birth (1986-01-11) 11 January 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Karachi, Pakistan
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Tanzeem Sports Gizri
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2003–2016 National Bank
2016–2017 Aiolikos 4 (0)
2017–2019 National Bank
International career
2004–2010 Pakistan U23
2005–2011 Pakistan 25 (0)
Medal record
Representing Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Winner South Asian Games 2004
Winner South Asian Games 2006
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Abdul Aziz (born 11 January 1986) [1] is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.

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Club career

Aziz first played at a local Karachi club called Tanzeem Sports Gizri. [2] He then represented departmental side National Bank from 2003 until 2019. [1] Aziz also had a brief stint at Aiolikos in Greece in 2016. [1]

International career

Aziz earned his first senior international cap on 12 June 2005 which was the first game in a series of three games against India, the game finished 1–1 draw. [1]

He was the vice-captain of the U-23 national team during the 2004, 2006 and 2010 South Asian Games, where he helped Pakistan achieve the gold medal in the first two editions. [3] On 2004, he scored in the final against India, where his goal in the 29th minute gave Pakistan a 1–0 victory. [4] [5]

He was also vice-captain of the senior team. [6] [7]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by year and competition [1]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Pakistan 200570
200680
200830
200960
201110
Total250

Honours

Pakistan U23

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References

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  2. Ahsan, Ali (2 February 2011). "A history of football in Pakistan — Final part". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
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