Muhammad Sadam

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Muhammad Sadam
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Sadam
Date of birth (2005-02-01) 1 February 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Faisalabad, Pakistan
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 POPO FC
Youth career
POPO FC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– POPO FC
International career‡
2023 Pakistan U20 4 (0)
2023– Pakistan 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 1 February 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

Muhammad Sadam (born 1 February 2005) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for POPO FC and the Pakistan national team. [1] [2]

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Early life

Sadam started playing football at a young age in his native village Tandlianwala. He was scouted by Islamabad club POPO FC following a recommendation by club player Muhammad Taha, and Sadam's family member who likewise played for the club and the Pakistan national youth team.

Club career

POPO FC

Sadam started playing for the senior team of POPO FC in 2023. [3]

International career

In 2023, Sadam was called to represent Pakistan as captain at the youth level in the 2023 SAFF U-19 Championship in their first ever participation in the tournament. [4] [5] The team finished as runner-up of the tournament after falling in the final against India. [6]

He made his senior international debut on 21 November 2023 as a substitute in the 63th minute against Tajikistan in their 1–6 home defeat. [7] [8]

Personal life

Sadam has cited Real Madrid as his favourite club, and has described Sergio Ramos and Virgil Van Dijk as his inspiration.

Career statistics

International

As of 11 June 2024 [7]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Pakistan 202310
202430
Total40

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References

  1. ↑ "Muhammad Sadam Stats, Info and performances". FootballCritic. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  2. ↑ "Muhammad Sadam". 11vs11. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  3. ↑ "Muhammad Sadam - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  4. ↑ "PFF commends U19 Football Team for historic achievement". The Nation. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  5. ↑ "Pakistan qualify for semi-final of SAFF U19 Championship". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  6. ↑ Sports, A. (2023-09-30). "India thump Pakistan to win SAFF U19 Championship 2023". ASports.tv. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  7. 1 2 Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Muhammad Saddam (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  8. ↑ "Pakistan vs. Tajikistan - 21 November 2023 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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