Shahid Saleem (Urdu: شاہد سلیم), is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a forward. Saleem played for Habib Bank and also represented the Pakistan national football team.

Early life

Saleem was born on 7 December 1976 in Lyari, Karachi.[1][2] He started playing football at the age of 12 with Rangiwara Football Club Lyari and received coaching from former Dhaka Wanderers player Master Amin.[1]

Club career

Saleem first represented Habib Bank at the National Football Championship and since 2004 at the Pakistan Premier League,[3][4] also captaining the team.[5] He played for Karachi Port Trust since 2008.[1][6][7][8]

International career

Saleem was first selected for the Pakistan national football team in 1996 for the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification. He subsequently represented the national team in several tournaments till 2005.[1]

Personal life

Saleem has stated Pakistan national team players Muhammad Umer and Abdul Khaliq, along with Cristiano Ronaldo as his idols.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "فٹ بال ہیروز کی دنیا" [World of Football Heroes]. Daily Dunya (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 27 December 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  2. ^ AFP (14 December 2022). "Messi World Cup magic: Pakistani neighbourhood goes mad for Argentina". Brecorder. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  3. ^ "HBL and PTCL share points". DAWN.COM. 18 September 2003. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  4. ^ express (28 November 2010). "HBL stun PIA in football league". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  5. ^ "WAPDA register another win; NBP, KRL play 2-2 draw". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Three more matches decided in Football League". Brecorder. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  7. ^ "KPT thrash HBL 3-0, PIA win 3-1 in PPFL". DAWN.COM. 30 September 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  8. ^ Khan, Aneesudin (8 October 2008). "PFF bars Chaman from hosting national league matches". www.nation.com.pk. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
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