Mohamed Atikuzzaman (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ আতিকুজ্জামান; born 10 October 1999) is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bangladesh Premier League club Chittagong Abahani. Mainly a right-back, he can also play as either a left-back or centre-back.
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| Full name | Mohamed Atikuzzaman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 10 October 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Sherpur, Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Right-back, Center-back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | Chittagong Abahani | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Victoria SC | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Arambagh KS | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Mohammedan SC | 23 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Sheikh Jamal DC | 8 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Bashundhara Kings | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | → Muktijoddha Sangsad (loan) | 1 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Sheikh Jamal DC | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Chittagong Abahani | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Bangladesh U17 | 8 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Bangladesh U20 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Bangladesh U23 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 April 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 November 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Early career
editIn 2009, Atik gave medical examinations for the Sherpur District team for the JFA U-15 Cup, while attending a school cricket match at the Shahid Muktijoddha Smriti Stadium. Although he was originally intreseted in cricket, his focus shifted to football after being selected for his district team. In 2013, he trained in the BFF Sylhet Academy and also participated in the 2013 SAFF U-16 Championship.[1] In 2014, he came to Dhaka and went onto win the BFF U-18 Football Tournament with Mohammedan SC U-18 while also receiving the tournaments Best Player Award. His performances saw coach Syed Golam Jilani recall him to the Bangladesh U16 team the following year.[2][3] During the 2015–16 season, he led Dilkusha SC to win the Dhaka Third Division League.[4]
Club career
editVictoria SC
editIn 2016, Atik joined second-tier club Victoria SC for the 2015–16 Bangladesh Championship League, after being involved with youth international football the previous few years. On 18 December 2016, he scored his first professional league goal by slotting in a penalty, in a 1–3 defeat to Saif Sporting Club.[5]
Arambagh KS
editIn 2017, Atik joined Arambagh KS in the Bangladesh Premier League, a club which is known to foccus on giving game time to local talents.[3] On 5 August 2017, he made his top-tier debut during a 0–1 defeat to Saif Sporting Club. He remained ever-present during their 2017–18 Independence Cup triumph, which marked the club's first-ever domestic silverware in its history. His last appearance for the club came on 20 July 2019, coming on as a stoppage time substitute in a 6–3 victory over Rahmatganj MFS. He departed the club after the 2018–19 league season concluded, with 10 league appearances in two seasons.
Mohammedan SC
editIn 2019, Atik joined Mohammedan SC. He made his league debut against his former club Arambagh KS, on 14 February 2020. However, his first season at the club was hampered, as domestic football in the country was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following year, Atik played both in defence and in midfield, under coach Sean Lane. He scored two goals in the 2020–21 Federation Cup, one of which came in the quarter-finals against Saif Sporting Club. Mohammedan ended up losing the game 6–7 on penalties, as Atik missed their final spot kick.[6]
On 24 August 2021, he scored his first top-tier league goal, as Mohammedan defeated Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 2–0. The same day, Atik was called up to the Bangladesh national team for a 2021 Three Nations Cup in Kyrgyzstan.[7][3][8] His final year at the club saw him make 21 appearances in the league, his highest in a single season and following the leagues conclusion, Atik was the subject of numerous transfter rumors.[9]
Sheikh Jama Dhanmondi Club
editIn December 2019, it was reported that Atik had taken transfer money from both Mohammedan SC, Abahani Limited Dhaka and Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club.[10][11] Following the report, Mohammedan management filed a complaint to the Bangladesh Football Federation.[9] Nonetheless, Atik joined Sheikh Jamal for the 2021–22 season, after he declared he would return the money he had taken from the other two clubs.[12]
He appeared in the 2021 Independence Cup, against both Uttar Baridhara Club and Bashundhara Kings. Atik found limited game time in his lone year with the Dhanmondi based club, scoring his first goal, on 17 February 2021, in a league fixture against Rahmatganj MFS.[13]
Bashundhara Kings
editIn 2022, Atik moved to Bashundhara Kings.[14] However, after not making a single appearance for the team in any competition, he joined Muktijoddha Sangsad KC on loan during the second phase of the 2022–23 league season. On 4 April 2023, he made his debut Muktijoddha against his parent club Bashundhara Kings during the 2022–23 Federation Cup. On 8 April 2023, he scored for the club in his league debut, as they were dismantled 1–6 by Mohammedan SC.[15][16]
International career
editIn 2015, Atik was an integral part the Bangladesh U16 team which won the 2015 SAFF U-16 Championship. He scored group-stage goals against both Sri Lanka U16 and India U16.[17][18] He also converted his penalty as Bangladesh won the final 4–2 on penalties against India U16.[19]
In 2017, Atik played for the Bangladesh U23 team in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers, under coach Andrew Ord.[20] In the same year, he was selected for the Bangladesh U19 team which participated in the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers. On 6 November 2017, he scored a stoppage time own goal against Uzbekistan U19 in a 0–1 defeat. Nonetheless, his solid defensive performance during the game was praised by local media outlets.[2]
On 9 September 2021, following their 2021 Three Nations Cup exit, coach Jamie Day played Atik in an unofficial friendly between the Bangladesh national team and Kyrgyzstan U23, which ended in a 2–3 defeat.[21][22][23][24] In 2023, he made the final national squad for the initially delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.[25]
Personal life
editAtik is the oldest among three brothers, and was broutht up in Sherpur District of Bangladesh. In 2013, Atik's father Mohamed Badiuzzaman died of a stroke.[26] However, due to Atik's mother, Hamida Begum, being the second wife, his family did not receive any financial support. His mother had to work as a cook in a hotel to support the family. According to Atik, his early life circumstances had given him even more desire to pursue a football career and achieve financial stability.[2][1] In 2017, Atik was offered a job in the Bangladesh Air Force, however, he decided to focus on football and rejected the offer.[3]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 8 April 2023.[27]
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup[a] | Other[b] | Continental | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Victoria SC | 2015–16 | Bangladesh Championship League | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||
| Arambagh KS | 2017–18 | Bangladesh Premier League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | Bangladesh Premier League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Arambagh KS total | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||
| Mohammedan SC | 2019–20 | Bangladesh Premier League | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Bangladesh Premier League | 21 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 23 | 3 | |||
| Mohammedan SC total | 23 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 3 | ||
| Sheikh Jamal DC | 2021–22 | Bangladesh Premier League | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | |
| Bashundhara Kings | 2022–23 | Bangladesh Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muktijoddha Sangsad (loan) | 2022–23 | Bangladesh Premier League | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sheikh Jamal DC | 2023–24 | Bangladesh Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 53 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 6 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Bangladesh Federation Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in Bangladesh Independence Cup
International goals
editYouth
edit| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 August 2015 | Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh |  Sri Lanka |
3–0 | 4–0 | 2015 SAFF U-16 Championship |
| 2. | 13 August 2015 |  India |
2–1 | 2–1 |
Honours
editDilkusha SC
Arambagh KS
Bangladesh U16
Individual
- 2014 − BFF U-18 Football Tournament Best Player Award.
References
edit- ^ a b মায়ের মনোবলে আতিকের বাঁকবদল. Protidiner Sangbad (in Bengali). 20 March 2021.
- ^ a b c জীবনের গল্পটাই যাঁর বিয়োগান্ত. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). November 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Zubair, Mohammad. ‘লম্বা রেসের ঘোড়া’ হতে চান ডিফেন্ডার আতিকুজ্জামান. bdnews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ জাতীয় দলে স্থান পেল শেরপুরের কৃতি ফুটবলার আতিক. shamolbangla24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ শীর্ষে সাইফ স্পোর্টিং. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). December 18, 2016.
- ^ শ্বাসরুদ্ধকর টাইব্রেকারে জিতে সেমিতে সাইফ স্পোর্টিং. bdnews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ জাতীয় দলে ডাক পাওয়ার দিনে আতিকুজ্জামানের গোল. bdnews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ ঘরের ছেলে আতিককে মাঠ মাতাতে দেখতে চায় শেরপুরবাসী. Newsbangla24 (in Bengali).
- ^ a b তিন ক্লাব থেকে টাকা নিয়েছেন আতিকুজ্জামান! (in Bengali). November 1, 2021.
- ^ ফুটবলার আতিকুজ্জামানের কাণ্ড. Amader Shomoy (in Bengali).
- ^ এক ক্লাব থেকে টাকা নিয়ে অন্য ক্লাবে. Daily Naya Diganta (in Bengali).
- ^ আবাহনী-মোহামেডানের টাকা নিয়ে শেখ জামালে গেলেন তিনি!. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali).
- ^ চার মিনিটে জয় হাতছাড়া শেখ জামালের. bdnews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ বসুন্ধরা কিংসের জমকালো দলবদলে হাতি-ঘোড়ার গাড়ি-ফ্ল্যাশ মব. news24bd.tv (in Bengali). November 5, 2022.
- ^ "BPL Football: Souleymane Diabate hat-trick give Mohammedan 6-1 win against Muktijoddha". Daily Sun. 8 April 2023.
- ^ দিয়াবাতের হ্যাটট্রিকে মুক্তিযোদ্ধাকে উড়িয়ে দিল মোহামেডান. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Bangladesh 4–0 Sri Lanka". The Daily Star. August 12, 2015.
- ^ "These boys can play". The Daily Star. August 14, 2015.
- ^ "Bangladesh new SAFF U-16 champion". The Daily Star. August 18, 2015.
- ^ "Bangladesh U23s finish campaign with 3-0 loss against host Palestine". Dhaka Tribune. July 24, 2017.
- ^ মিতুল-আতিকের অভিষেকের দিনে আট পরিবর্তন দলে. Newsbangla24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ দুই অভিষেক সহ ৯ পরিবর্তন নিয়ে শেষ ম্যাচে মাঠে নামছে বাংলাদেশ. dailysportsbd.com (in Bengali). 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ "Football team lose to Kyrgyzstan U-23 team". New Age. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ "Bangladesh lose 2-3 to Kyrgyzstan Under-23". The Daily Star. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ মোরছালিন-আনিসুর নেই, এশিয়াডের জোড়াতালির দলে জামাল ভূঁইয়া. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). July 17, 2023.
- ^ হতে চেয়েছিলেন ক্রিকেটার, হলেন ফুটবলার, অতঃপর.... Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 27 August 2021.
- ^ Mohamed Atikuzzaman at Soccerway
External links
edit- Mohamed Atikuzzaman at Soccerway