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Nadia Khan (footballer)

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Nadia Khan
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Leeds, England[1]
Height 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Doncaster Rovers Belles
Number 27
Youth career
Wortley FC
2016–2017 Leeds United RTC
2017–2018 Doncaster Rovers Belles
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Doncaster Rovers Belles
2024 → Karachi City (loan) 5 (6)
International career‡
2022– Pakistan 5 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:33, 20 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:33, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Nadia Khan (Urdu: نادیہ خان; born 27 February 2001) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Doncaster Rovers Belles and the Pakistan national team.[2] Born in England, she represents Pakistan at international level. Khan is one of the first British-Pakistani women to play international football for the Pakistan national team.[3]

Club career

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Khan began her football career at the Leeds United regional talent centre. Khan first wore a Doncaster Rovers Belles shirt in 2017 when she joined the club's development side. In 2018, she joined her teammates in moving to the first-team to compete in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division.[4]

In October 2022, Khan made her 75th first-team appearance for the Belles. She was the club's longest-serving player.[5] She sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January 2023, while training with her national team.[6]

In July 2024 Khan signed for Karachi City.[7] She helped the team win the 2024 National Women Football Championship and was named Player of the Tournament.[8] She rejoined the Belles ahead of a 3–1 defeat by Stockport County in September 2024.[9]

International career

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Khan made her international debut for the Pakistan national team on 7 September 2022, against India at the 2022 SAFF Women's Championship in their 3–0 defeat.[10] Khan scored four goals in Pakistan's 7–0 win over the Maldives at the tournament. She scored in the 53rd, 78th and 84th minutes to complete her hat-trick and then again netted the ball in the 89th minute to score her fourth goal. The four-goal haul made her the Pakistan national team's joint-all-time top goalscorer.[11]

She was also included in the Pakistan squad for the 2023 SAFF Women's International Friendly Tournament at Khobar, Saudi Arabia.[12] Following a period of injury Khan returned to the national team for the 2024 SAFF Women's Championship.[13] She played in both Pakistan's matches: a 5–2 defeat by India and a 1–1 draw with eventual champions Bangladesh.

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 20 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Pakistan 2022 3 4
2023 0 0
2024 2 0
Total 5 4
Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Khan goal.
List of international goals scored by Nadia Khan
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 13 September 2022 Dasarath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal  Maldives 3–0 7–0 2022 SAFF Championship
2 4–0
3 5–0
4 6–0

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, Glen (8 March 2021). "This Girl Khan". Popular Stand. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Belles 2021-22 squad numbers". 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  3. ^ "British-Pakistani footballer Nadia Khan joins Pakistan's national football team". 27 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Doncaster Rovers Belles' overnight international star". The Football Association. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  5. ^ @donnybelles (27 October 2022). "📢 Belles & @TheRealPFF No.7️⃣ @Nadia__official is our longest serving player, and made her 7️⃣5️⃣th appearance at the weekend. A BIG thank you Nadia, for your on-going contribution and commitment to the Belles! ❤ 🤍 👏👏👏 #BackTheBelles @drfc_official @FreePressRovers @FAWNL" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Obaid Alexander, Shayan (24 January 2024). "Pakistan Women's Football Star Nadia Khan Recovers From Long-Term ACL Injury". ProPakistani. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  7. ^ Alexander, Shayan Obaid (26 July 2024). "Pakistan Football Star Nadia Khan Signs For Karachi City in National Women's Championship". Pro Sports. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Karachi City FC claims National Women's Football Club Championship 2024 title". The Nation. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  9. ^ Barker, Julian (23 September 2024). "Doncaster Rovers Belles edged out by Stockport in landmark game for skipper Jess Tugby-Andrew". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Nadia Khan". skysports.com. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  11. ^ Jones, Steve (15 September 2022). "Doncaster Rovers Belles star makes history for Pakistan at South Asian Football Federation Championship". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  12. ^ [1][2]
  13. ^ "Optimistic Nadia Khan eyes strong SAFF Women's Championship comeback for Pakistan". The Nation (Pakistan). 11 October 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
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