| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | B.93 | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2016 | B.93 | ||
| 2016 | Brøndby | ||
| 2017–2021 | B.93 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 2021– | B.93 | 85 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Pakistan U23 | 2 | (0) |
| 2022– | Pakistan | 14 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:00, 11 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Abdullah Iqbal ( Urdu: عبداللہ اقبال; born 27 July 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Danish 1st Division club B.93. Born in Denmark, he represents the Pakistan national team. He is seen as one of the best centre backs to play for Pakistan. [1]
Club career
Iqbal joined the youth academy of B.93 at the age of seven. He remained at the club until age fourteen before joining Brøndby IF for one year. [2] Following his stint with the Superliga team, he returned to B.93 and eventually captained the under-19 side. [3]
He was promoted to the first team in 2021 and debuted in a 2–1 victory over Brabrand IF. [3] Iqbal was then part of the squad that nearly earned promotion to the 1st Division in 2022 before ultimately falling short. [4] In the next season, he scored the opener in the 2–1 away victory against Esbjerg, which achieved the promotion to the 1st Division. [5] [6] [7]
In the 2023–24 Danish 1st Division, Iqbal was a key player for the team, playing most games in central defence, and few as left back. [8] In the initial league round he played 17 games out of 21 games for the club amidst his international duty. In the relegation round, he helped the club avoid the relegation. In 1 June 2024, he was named player of the year for the club, after the last match of the season against Hillerød. [8]
International career
Iqbal received his first senior international call-up for a friendly against Nepal on 16 November 2022. [9] [10] He went on to make his debut in the eventual 0–1 defeat. [11] In June he represented Pakistan in Mauritius Four Nation Cup and then in the 2023 SAFF Championship. [12] In October 2023 he represented Pakistan U23 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. [13] In June 2024, Iqbal captained the senior team for the first time in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan. [14]
Personal life
Iqbal was born in Denmark and is of Pakistani descent. [2]
Career statistics
International
- As of 11 June 2024 [15]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 0 | |
Honors
B.93
References
- ^ Sohail, Shahrukh (2024-06-16). "FOOTBALL: STEADY AS SHE GOES". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ a b Vandborg, Claus. "Abdullah Iqbal er ugens profil" (in Danish). Boldklubben af 1893. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ a b "B.93 profile" (in Danish). Boldklubben af 1893. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ Murphy, Cillian. "B93 tæt på comeback men snublede til slut" (in Danish). bold.dk. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Esbjerg tæt på ny sæson i 2. division - TV 2". sport.tv2.dk (in Danish). 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ "Hamrende vigtig 1-2 sejr i Esbjerg efter en gyser af kamp". B.93 i 2. division (herrer) og Kvalifikationsligaen (kvinder) (in Danish). 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ "Så er der fest på Østerbro: B.93 er klar til 1. division trods chok". bold.dk (in Danish). 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ a b "Spillerprofiler (I)". Boldklubben af 1893 (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Denmark-based quartet called up as Pakistan name squad for Nepal friendly". Dawn. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Diaspora players join Pakistan football squad in Nepal". geosuper.tv. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ Ale Magar, Dil Kumar. "Bista's late strike fires Nepal to victory against Pakistan". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Overseas Stars Join Pakistan Football Squad in Mauritius".
- ^ "PFF unveils squad for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bahrain". The Nation. September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan". e.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
External links
- Abdullah Iqbal at Soccerway
- Abdullah Iqbal at National-Football-Teams.com
- B.93 profile
- Living people
- 2002 births
- Pakistani men's footballers
- Pakistan men's international footballers
- Pakistani expatriate men's footballers
- Danish men's footballers
- Danish people of Pakistani descent
- Men's association football defenders
- Pakistan men's youth international footballers
- Danish 1st Division players
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | B.93 | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2016 | B.93 | ||
| 2016 | Brøndby | ||
| 2017–2021 | B.93 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 2021– | B.93 | 85 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Pakistan U23 | 2 | (0) |
| 2022– | Pakistan | 14 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:00, 11 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Abdullah Iqbal ( Urdu: عبداللہ اقبال; born 27 July 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Danish 1st Division club B.93. Born in Denmark, he represents the Pakistan national team. He is seen as one of the best centre backs to play for Pakistan. [1]
Club career
Iqbal joined the youth academy of B.93 at the age of seven. He remained at the club until age fourteen before joining Brøndby IF for one year. [2] Following his stint with the Superliga team, he returned to B.93 and eventually captained the under-19 side. [3]
He was promoted to the first team in 2021 and debuted in a 2–1 victory over Brabrand IF. [3] Iqbal was then part of the squad that nearly earned promotion to the 1st Division in 2022 before ultimately falling short. [4] In the next season, he scored the opener in the 2–1 away victory against Esbjerg, which achieved the promotion to the 1st Division. [5] [6] [7]
In the 2023–24 Danish 1st Division, Iqbal was a key player for the team, playing most games in central defence, and few as left back. [8] In the initial league round he played 17 games out of 21 games for the club amidst his international duty. In the relegation round, he helped the club avoid the relegation. In 1 June 2024, he was named player of the year for the club, after the last match of the season against Hillerød. [8]
International career
Iqbal received his first senior international call-up for a friendly against Nepal on 16 November 2022. [9] [10] He went on to make his debut in the eventual 0–1 defeat. [11] In June he represented Pakistan in Mauritius Four Nation Cup and then in the 2023 SAFF Championship. [12] In October 2023 he represented Pakistan U23 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. [13] In June 2024, Iqbal captained the senior team for the first time in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan. [14]
Personal life
Iqbal was born in Denmark and is of Pakistani descent. [2]
Career statistics
International
- As of 11 June 2024 [15]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 0 | |
Honors
B.93
References
- ^ Sohail, Shahrukh (2024-06-16). "FOOTBALL: STEADY AS SHE GOES". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ a b Vandborg, Claus. "Abdullah Iqbal er ugens profil" (in Danish). Boldklubben af 1893. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ a b "B.93 profile" (in Danish). Boldklubben af 1893. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ Murphy, Cillian. "B93 tæt på comeback men snublede til slut" (in Danish). bold.dk. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Esbjerg tæt på ny sæson i 2. division - TV 2". sport.tv2.dk (in Danish). 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ "Hamrende vigtig 1-2 sejr i Esbjerg efter en gyser af kamp". B.93 i 2. division (herrer) og Kvalifikationsligaen (kvinder) (in Danish). 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ "Så er der fest på Østerbro: B.93 er klar til 1. division trods chok". bold.dk (in Danish). 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ a b "Spillerprofiler (I)". Boldklubben af 1893 (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Denmark-based quartet called up as Pakistan name squad for Nepal friendly". Dawn. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Diaspora players join Pakistan football squad in Nepal". geosuper.tv. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ Ale Magar, Dil Kumar. "Bista's late strike fires Nepal to victory against Pakistan". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Overseas Stars Join Pakistan Football Squad in Mauritius".
- ^ "PFF unveils squad for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bahrain". The Nation. September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan". e.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
External links
- Abdullah Iqbal at Soccerway
- Abdullah Iqbal at National-Football-Teams.com
- B.93 profile
- Living people
- 2002 births
- Pakistani men's footballers
- Pakistan men's international footballers
- Pakistani expatriate men's footballers
- Danish men's footballers
- Danish people of Pakistani descent
- Men's association football defenders
- Pakistan men's youth international footballers
- Danish 1st Division players