| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Rizwan Jr. | ||
| Born | 25 November 1991 | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Pakistan | 141 | (10) | |
Muhammad Rizwan Jr. (born 25 November 1991) [1] is a Pakistani field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for the Pakistan national team. [2]
He was included in the squad for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, UK. [2]
Rizwan now plays his club hockey for Khalsa Leamington in the England hockey National league.
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