Usman Iqbal Gondal (Urdu: عثمان اقبال گوندل; born 12 February 1987)[1] is a former Pakistani professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He retired from football in February 2007 due to persistent injuries.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Usman Iqbal Gondal | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Derby, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Nottingham Forest | ||
| 2003–2005 | Leicester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Leicester City | ||
| 2006–2007 | Arnold Town | ||
| International career | |||
| 2006 | Pakistan | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Gondal was born in Derby, England, and played youth football for both Nottingham Forest and Leicester City.[3][4] In 2003, Usman Gondal became Leicester City’s first Asian scholar and played for the under-17s.[2] Gondal was called up by the senior team after he scored in a trial match for their under-19 side against Watford in 2005.[2]
Gondal signed for non-league side Arnold Town in September 2006.[5] Gondal retired from professional football in 2007, because of persisting injuries that hampered his football career and focused on his job career.[2]
International career edit
Gondal made his debut international appearance for Pakistan in 2006, in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Jordan.[4] In doing so, he became one of a number of British-born footballers to represent Pakistan at international level.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ "Usman Gondal (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d Naveed, Malik Riaz Hai (3 May 2016). "Pakistan's Leicester City experience: Usman Gondal". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Academy Update...Gondal's Goal (07/10/03)". For Fox Sake. 7 October 2003. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
- ^ a b Yasir Abbasher (28 February 2006). "We have nothing to lose, says Gondal". Gulf News. Retrieved 28 January 2008.
- ^ "IMPRESSIVE NEW DUO FOR EAGLES". Non-League Daily. 21 September 2006. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "LONDON-BORN KASHIF SIDDIQI WILL MAKE MAIDEN APPEARANCE FOR PAKISTAN". Football Pakistan. 15 May 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
- ^ "Pakistan scouts out British football talent". Reuters. 28 July 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
External links edit
- Usman Gondal at National-Football-Teams.com
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