Usman Ali (footballer)

Usman Ali (born 10 June 2004) is a Pakistani footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Khan Research Laboratories.

Usman Ali
Personal information
Full name Usman Ali
Date of birth (2004-06-10) 10 June 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Malakand, Pakistan
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Khan Research Laboratories
Youth career
POPO FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2024 POPO FC
2021–2022Huma (loan) 6 (0)
2024– Khan Research Laboratories
International career
2020 Pakistan U16 3 (0)
2023 Pakistan U23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:47, 16 January 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 16 January 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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POPO FC

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Ali starting playing in 2020 for POPO FC, having previously played for the team's youth academy.[1]

Loan to Huma

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In 2021, he was loaned to Huma FC for the 2021–22 Pakistan Premier League.[1] He made 6 appearances in the 2021–22 season until the league was cancelled shortly after starting.[1]

Khan Research Laboratories

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On 21 February 2024, Ali moved to departmental side Khan Research Laboratories, formerly being scouted by them in 2020 at the age of 16.[2]

International career

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Ali represented Pakistan at the youth level in 2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualification.[3][4] He went on to make three appearances in the campaign.[1]

In December 2022, Ali was called up for trials with the senior national team.[5] He was called in September 2023 for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification where he made one appearance against Palestine, as Pakistan exited the group losing three games in the group.[6] In October few months later, he was included in Pakistan senior squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification against Cambodia.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Usman Ali - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Archived from the original on 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  2. ^ "Goalkeepers' grooming must for future of Pak football: Aslam". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  3. ^ "Pak team to feature in AFC U-16 Football qualifiers". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  4. ^ "Pak U16s leave for AFC C'ship 2020 Qualifiers". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  5. ^ "Special camp for goalkeepers kicks off in Lahore". www.geosuper.tv. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  6. ^ Agencies (2023-09-14). "Palestine's late show floors Pakistan". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  7. ^ "PFF announce squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier". www.geosuper.tv. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  8. ^ Sports, A. (2023-10-17). "Pakistan defeat Cambodia 1-0 to win first-ever FIFA World Cup qualifier". ASports.tv. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
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