Abdul Khaliq (died 18 October 2007) was a Pakistani footballer who played as a forward and midfielder. Khaliq represented the Pakistan national team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 1997. He died on 18 October 2007 during the 2007 Karsaz bombing.[1]
 Khaliq in action for Karachi Port Trust | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | Unknown | ||
| Place of birth | Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Date of death | 18 October 2007 | ||
| Place of death | Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Lyari Labour Welfare Centre | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980s | Sindh Government Press | ||
| 1989–2006 | Karachi Port Trust | ||
| International career | |||
| 1997 | Pakistan | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editStarting his youth career at the football team of Lyari Labour Welfare Centre, Khaliq joined Sindh Government Press.[1]
He moved to Karachi Port Trust in the late 1980s. He played major role when KPT clinched the PFF National Challenge Cup in 1990 at the KMC Stadium.[1] At the 1996 PFF President's Cup, he scored a total of 5 goals, 3 behind the top scorer Qazi Ashfaq.[2] After participating in several more editions,[3][4] he was also crucial in helping finish the side as runner-up in the 2003 edition held in Quetta.[1]
After representing the side in the National Football Championship, Khaliq also represented KPT in the newly established Pakistan Premier League.[5][6][7][8]
International career
editKhaliq represented the Pakistan national team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 1997.[1] He made all four full appearances as starting player, where Pakistan ended the campaign unsuccessful after losing all matches against Iraq and Kazakhstan.[9]
Death
editHe died on 18 October 2007 during the 2007 Karsaz bombing in Karachi. His death was mourned by Pakistan Football Federation president Faisal Saleh Hayat.[1]
Career statistics
editInternational
edit| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
Honours
edit- Karachi Port Trust
- PFF National Challenge Cup: 1990 (champion), 2003 (runner-up)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Footballer Khaliq dies in Karachi blasts". Business Recorder. 2007-10-21. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Pakistan 1996". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "KPT and Wapda triumph". Dawn. 2001-11-04. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "HBL, KPT advance to semis". Dawn. 2002-08-09. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Khaliq's late strike stuns soldiers". Dawn. 2005-08-28. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "KPT team for PPL". Dawn. 2005-09-15. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Soccer: Shah Nawaz strike helps PWD share points with KPT". Dawn. 2005-09-03. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Soccer: Habib strikes match-winner". Dawn. 2005-09-20. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "International Matches 1997 - Asia". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Abdul Khaliq (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
External links
edit- Abdul Khaliq at National-Football-Teams.com