Ghulam Sarwar, commonly known by his nickname Teddy,[1][2][3] is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder. Under his captainship, the Pakistan national team retained the gold medal at the 1991 South Asian Games.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | Unknown | ||
| Place of birth | Lahore, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1993 | Pakistan Airlines | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984–1992 | Pakistan | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editSarwar played for departmental side Pakistan Airlines throughout his career at the National Football Championship.
International career
editAt the 1986 Asian Games, Sarwar scored through a penalty at the 26th minute against Iraq in the eventual 1–5 defeat.[1] He also scored against Japan at the 1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification in the 63rd minute in a 1–5 loss.[4] Sarwar captained the Pakistan national team at the 1991 South Asian Games, where he helped the side reach the final against Maldives, eventually winning by 2–0.[1][2][5][6]
Post-retirement
editIn 2016, Sarwar became a member of committee consisting of former international footballers, that engages veteran players while also training young footballers.[7][8] He also served as selector for football teams,[9][10][11] and as coach of Ali Asghar United, named after his deceased older brother and former footballer Ali Asghar "Tony", who also played for the Pakistan national team in the 1970s.[12][13][14] In 2024, Sarwar led a meeting in Peshawar aimed to revive veteran football in Pakistan, bringing together former international players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[15][16]
Career statistics
editInternational goals
edit- Note: Exact figures of Pakistani players before 1989 are not yet known and yet to be researched. Below are goals recorded.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 September 1986 | Daegu Stadium, Daegu, South Korea |  Iraq
|
1–2 | 1–5 | 1986 Asian Games | [1] |
| 2 | 18 April 1988 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |  Japan
|
1–2 | 1–4 | 1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification | [4] |
Honours
editPakistan
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Ahsan, Ali (2010-12-23). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part III". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ a b c "Former skippers hail PFF chief over biggest win". Brecorder. 2008-04-09. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Naveed demands Haroon be sacked". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Japan vs. Pakistan". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Faisal approves Arif as captain of Pakistan team". The Nation. 2010-01-24. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Pakistan-India football series to go ahead". DAWN.COM. 2005-03-31. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Committee Formed To Revive Football". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Fame Sports and DHA emerge joint winners in Fame Friends Cup 2020". The Nation. 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Report, Recorder (2023-07-23). "PM Talent Hunt Sport League: football competitions begin at SAU". Brecorder. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Prime Ministers Talent Hunt Football Sports League Starts". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "روزنامہ دنیا :- کھیلوں کی دنیا:-نواب شاہ میں فٹ بال ٹرائلز کا تیسرا مرحلہ شروع" [Third phase of football trials started in Nawabshah]. Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :-. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "فیم فرینڈز فٹبال کپ جلو ایف سی ٹیم راونڈ 16 میں پہنچ گئی" [Fame Friends Football Cup, Jallo FC team reached Round 16]. Daily Pakistan. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "فٹبال ٹیم ....داستان اور کچھ عالمی حقائق" [Football team ....story and some world facts]. express.pk. 2014-12-22.
- ^ "سابق مایہ ناز فٹبالر استاد علی اصغر ٹونی کی 17 ویں برسی پر قرآن خوانی و لنگر تقسیم" [Quran recitation and langar distribution on the 17th anniversary of former famous footballer Ustad Ali Asghar Tony]. روزنامہ آزادی | Daily Azadi, Quetta. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "Efforts to Revive Veteran Football Gain Momentum in Peshawar Meeting". Daily Lead Pakistan. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "پاکستان میں تجربہ کار فٹ بال ٹیم کی بحالی اور فروغ کی کوشش ، پشاور میں اہم اجلاس کا انعقاد". www.inp.net.pk. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
External links
edit- Ghulam Sarwar at National-Football-Teams.com
- 11vs11 Profile – Ghulam Sarwar