Mehmood Ali (footballer)

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Mehmood Ali
Personal information
Full name Mehmood Ali
Place of birth Quetta, Pakistan
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2007–?? WAPDA
2011Saraswoti Youth Club (loan)
International career
2009 Pakistan 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mehmood Ali is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder. [1]

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Early life

Belonging to the ethnic Hazara community, Ali was born in Quetta in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. [2]

Club career

Ali started playing for WAPDA in the Pakistan Premier League. [1]

In 2011, Ali along with club compatriot Naveed Akram were loaned to Nepali club Saraswoti Youth Club from May to July for the 2011 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League campaign. [3] [4] [5] Both made their debut for the club in 21 May 2011, following a 0–2 loss against Brigade Boys Club at the Dasarath Rangsala Stadium. One month on, the duo helped the club win two games and reach the team target to climb out of the relegation zone.

International career

Ali made his international debut in the 2009 SAFF Championship against Sri Lanka, [1] following a call up by coach György Kottán.

Coaching career

Following his retirement, Ali started coaching the Hazara Combined team in Quetta. [2]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by year and competition [1]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Pakistan 200930
Total30

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References

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