Zidane Iqbal is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership.
He represents the Iraq national team at the international level.
Биография
Early Life
Zidane Aamar Iqbal was born in Manchester, England, to a Pakistani father from Sahiwal and an Iraqi mother from Samawah. His passion for football began at a young age, as he played for local side Sale United starting at just four years old. By the age of nine, Iqbal joined the prestigious Manchester United youth academy, setting the stage for his future in professional football.
Career
Iqbal's professional journey took off when he signed his first contract with Manchester United in April 2021. He made a notable debut for the first team on December 8, 2021, as a substitute in a UEFA Champions League match against Young Boys, making history as the first British-born South Asian to play in the Champions League. After two years, he transitioned to FC Utrecht in the Netherlands, signing a four-year contract in June 2023. Following his time in Utrecht, Iqbal moved to Scotland, where he signed a two-year deal with Dundee United, with an option for an additional year.
International Career
Iqbal's international eligibility spans three nations: England, Iraq, and Pakistan. He received an Iraqi passport in May 2021 and began representing Iraq at youth levels. He made his debut for the Iraq under-23 team in September 2021 and scored his first goal as captain during the 2021 WAFF U-23 Championship. Iqbal was called up to the senior Iraq national team in January 2022, making his debut in a World Cup qualifier against Iran. He scored his first senior international goal in March 2024 during a World Cup qualification match against the Philippines and was included in Iraq's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Карьера и клубы
Manchester United
Iqbal signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in April 2021. He made his first-team debut for Manchester United on 8 December 2021 as an 89th-minute substitute in a UEFA Champions League match against Young Boys. Thus, he became the first British-born South Asian, and the first ever British South Asian to play in the Champions League.
Utrecht
On 23 June 2023, Iqbal announced that he would be leaving Manchester United to join a new club, subject to registration and international clearance. His move to Utrecht was announced and finalised on 26 June, on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Dundee United
After three years in the Netherlands, he moved to Scotland, signing for Dundee United on a two year deal with the club having the option of extending for another year.
Iqbal was eligible to represent England, Iraq, and Pakistan at international level.
Youth
In May 2021, he received an Iraqi passport, and has represented Iraq at youth international level. In June 2021, he was called up to the Iraq under-20 team for the 2021 Arab Cup U-20. However, Manchester United refused to let him travel, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2021, Iqbal received his first call up to the Iraq under-23 team for a training camp in the United Arab Emirates. He made his debut on 4 September, against the UAE under-23 team, making the starting line-up. In October 2021, Iqbal was named as part of the 23-man Iraq under-23 squad for the 2021 WAFF U-23 Championship in Saudi Arabia. On 8 October, Iqbal scored his first goal for the under-23 team as the captain of his side.
Senior
In January 2022, Iqbal was called up to the Iraq national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Iran and Lebanon. He made his debut in a 1–0 loss to Iran on 27 January 2022. On 26 March 2024, Iqbal scored his first international goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Philippines in a 5–0 away win. Iqbal was included in Iraq's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- National team
- Iraq
Личное
Born in Manchester to a Pakistani father and an Iraqi mother, Iqbal played for local side Sale United from the age of four before joining Manchester United at the age of nine. His father originate from Sahiwal, in the Punjab province of Pakistan, while his mother originated from Samawah in southern Iraq.
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Zidane Aamar Iqbal is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United. Born in England, he plays for the Iraq national team.
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