Syed Junaid Ahmed Shah (born 9 October 2000) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a left-back for SA Gardens and the Pakistan national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Syed Junaid Ahmed Shah | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Quetta, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | SA Gardens | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority | ||
| 2024– | SA Gardens | ||
| 2024 | → Wahidy (loan) | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018 | Pakistan U17 | ||
| 2023– | Pakistan | 4 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 10 November 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 21 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editCivil Aviation Authority
editShah joined Pakistan Premier League club Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in 2019, making his debut in the 2019 PFF National Challenge Cup. He made 7 appearances in the 2021–22 Pakistan Premier League until the league was cancelled shortly after starting.[1]
SA Gardens
editOn 2 March 2024, Shah signed for SA Gardens.[2]
Loan to Wahidy
editOn 10 April 2024, Shah was loaned to Afghanistan Champions League club Wahidy FC on a one-season deal. He returned to SA Gardens in May 2024, following the resumption of the 2023–24 PFF National Challenge Cup.
International career
editIn October 2018, Shah was called up by the Pakistan under-15 team for the 2018 SAFF U-15 Championship held in Nepal. The team finished as runners-up of the tournament following a penalty shootout in the final against Bangladesh.[3]
In November 2022, Shah was included in Pakistan's squad for a friendly against Nepal, Pakistan's first fixture in nearly three-and-a-half years because of the Pakistan Football Federation's suspension by FIFA.[4] He made his senior international debut in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers as a starter against Cambodia in the first leg in Phnom Penh, where Pakistan contested in a goalless 0–0 draw.[5] He played his second match in their second leg, beating Cambodia 1–0 in Islamabad, recording Pakistan first-ever victory in World Cup qualifiers in their first fixture in home after 8 years, and qualifying for the second round for the first time.[6][7]
Career statistics
editInternational
edit- As of 21 November 2023[6]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
References
edit- ^ "Junaid Shah - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Junaid Shah (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Pak colts leave for Nepal to feature in SAFF U15 C'ship". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan back on international circuit after three years". The Nation. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Agencies (13 October 2023). "Gritty Pakistan hold Cambodia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup qualifier". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Junaid Shah (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Pakistan beat Cambodia in historic football World Cup qualifying win". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
External links
edit- Junaid Shah at National-Football-Teams.com
- Junaid Shah at Global Sports Archive
- Junaid Shah at Soccerway
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