| Full name | Makeen Alikhan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 October 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Vancouver, Canada [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Epsom College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Bristol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Makeen Alikhan (born 10 October 2001) is a rugby union player who plays for Anthem Rugby Carolina in the MLR. [2] [3] [4] He also has played for the United States national rugby union team since 2025.
Alikhan captained Epsom College 1st XV in the National Schools Champions Trophy, [5] he was later named in the Schools Rugby 2019/20 Dream Team. [6]
He signed his first professional contract with Harlequins in 2021, making his debut against Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup. His first try for Harlequins came in a 7-45 win over Oxford University. [7] He made his debut for Worthing in a 17–0 win over Rochford Hundred. [8]
He was named in the Dallas Jackals roster for the 2024 Major League Rugby season. [9] [10] His first appearance came in the second round of the 2024 MLR season, coming off the bench in the 48th minute, of a 23-30 loss against San Diego Legion. [11] His first start came in a 27-30 loss against the Houston SaberCats, starting at openside flanker he scored a try in the 45' minute. [12]
Ahead of the 2025 MLR season Alikhan joined Anthem RC, making his debut in the first round of the competition scoring a try against NOLA Gold. [13] [14]
On 15 May 2020, he was called up the USA under-20 squad. [15] [16] He was named in the USA Eagles Extended Player Squad for 2024. [17] He scored a try on his Eagles debut in a win over Belgium in July 2025. [18]
An elusive and abrasive player, known for his strong carrying, Alikhan can play across the backrow. Known for his excellent link up play. [19]