Imran Butt (field hockey)

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Imran Butt
Personal information
Born (1988-07-16) 16 July 1988 (age 33)
Lahore, Pakistan
Playing position Goalkeeper
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2018 Pakistan 156

Imran Butt (born 16 July 1988) [1] is Pakistani field hockey player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Pakistan national team. He is the brother of former Pakistani Hockey player Rehan Butt. [2] [3]

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International career

Butt started his career in 2012. [4] He was one of two goalkeepers in the squad at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, UK but he didn't play any games because he was one of the reserves. His first call-up for the national team was the 2011 Asian Champions Trophy, but he played his first game for the national team at the 2012 Champions Trophy. [5] He was also a part of the 2018 World Cup squad. [6] He played 156 international matches for Pakistan team and he declared his retirement in Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India. [7] [8]

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References

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