 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdullah Akbar | ||
| Date of birth | 1945 (age 80–81) | ||
| Place of birth | Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963 | KMC | ||
| 1964–1970 | Dacca Division | ||
| 1964–1965 | Victoria SC | ||
| 1966–1970 | EPIDC | ||
| International career | |||
| 1967–1969 | Pakistan | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Abdullah Akbar (Urdu: عبداللہ اکبر; born 1945) was a footballer who represented the Pakistan national football team during the late 1960s. He is remembered for his performances and dribbling.[1]
Early life
Akbar was born in 1945, in Karachi, British India.[1]
Club career
Abdullah started playing for KMC in 1963.[1] In 1964 He joined Victoria SC, He helped them win the First Division League in 1964, and runners-up in 1965, Before joining EPIDC playing alongside his brother Ali Nawaz Baloch.[2] He helped the club win First Division League in 1967, 1968, 1970. During his stay in the Dhaka League, he also represented Dacca Division at the National Football Championship.
International career
Akbar started representing the Pakistan national football team at the 1967 RCD Cup. He also played for Pakistan in the 1969 RCD Cup where scored against Iran in a 2–4 defeat in the 1969 RCD Cup.[3][4] He was also present at the 1968 AFC Asian Cup qualification.
Playing style
Abdullah was a speedy and crafty dribbler, his dribbling style was crisp and short.[1]
Personal life
Akbar's uncle Dad Muhammad was also a footballer in the 1950s, he played alongside his brother Ali Nawaz Baloch in the Pakistan national football team and also in EPIDC. His other brother, Ismail Roshoon, was also a footballer in the 1960s.[1]
Career statistics
International goals
- Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Akbar goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 September 1969 | Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium, Ankara, Turkey |  Iran
|
2–4 | 2–4 | 1969 RCD Cup | [3][4] |
Honours
- Dhaka First Division League:
- Winners (1): 1964
- Runners-up (1): 1965
- EPIDC
- Dhaka First Division League:
- Winners (3): 1967, 1968, 1970
References
- ^ a b c d e "Pakistan Observer 1970.06.10 — South Asian Newspapers". gpa.eastview.com. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Pakistan Observer 1970.04.15 — South Asian Newspapers". gpa.eastview.com. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ a b "Pakistan Observer 1969.09.15 — South Asian Newspapers". gpa.eastview.com. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b "Eastern Examiner 1969.09.15 — South Asian Newspapers". gpa.eastview.com. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
