Abdullah Akbar
Abdullah Akbar | |
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| Born | 1945 Karachi, British India |
| Occupation | Football player |
| Years active | 1963–1970s |
| Known for | Pakistan national football team player in the late 1960s |
Abdullah Akbar (; born 1945) was a football player who featured for the Pakistan national football team during the late 1960s, recognized for his skillful dribbling and impactful performances.[1]
Early life
Born in 1945 in Karachi, then part of British India, Akbar began his journey in football.[1]
Club career
Akbar initiated his professional football career with KMC in 1963.[1] The following year, he transferred to Victoria SC, where he played a key role in winning the First Division League championship in 1964 and achieving a second-place finish in 1965. Subsequently, he joined EPIDC, teaming up with his brother Ali Nawaz Baloch to clinch league titles in 1967, 1968, and 1970.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
International career
Representing Pakistan, Akbar competed in the 1967 RCD Cup and 1969 RCD Cup, during which he scored against Iran despite a 2–4 loss in the 1969 tournament.[2][3] Additionally, he took part in the qualification rounds for the 1968 AFC Asian Cup.
Playing style
Akbar was distinguished by his quickness and precise short dribbling techniques, operating effectively as both a forward and midfielder.[1]
Personal life
His brother Ali Nawaz Baloch played alongside him at both EPIDC and the national team level. Another sibling, Ismail Roshoon, was also engaged in football throughout the 1960s.[1]
International goals
- Pakistan's goal tally is listed first; score column reflects the match score immediately after each goal by Akbar.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 September 1969 | Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium, Ankara, Turkey | Template:Fb | 2–4 | 2–4 | 1969 RCD Cup |
Honours
- Dhaka First Division Football League:
- Champions (1): 1964
- Second place (1): 1965
- EPIDC
- Dhaka First Division Football League:
- Champions (3): 1967, 1968, 1970