Muhammad Sadam
Pakistani footballer
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Sadam | ||
| Date of birth | (2005-02-01) 1 February 2005 (age 19) | ||
| Place of birth | Faisalabad, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | POPO FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| POPO FC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | POPO FC | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Pakistan U20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023– | Pakistan | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 1 February 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 11 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Muhammad Sadam (born 1 February 2005) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for POPO FC and the Pakistan national team.[1][2]
Early life
Sadam started playing football at a young age in his native village Tandlianwala. He was scouted by Islamabad club POPO FC following a recommendation by club player Muhammad Taha, and Sadam's family member who likewise played for the club and the Pakistan national youth team.
Club career
POPO FC
Sadam started playing for the senior team of POPO FC in 2023.[3]
International career
In 2023, Sadam was called to represent Pakistan as captain at the youth level in the 2023 SAFF U-19 Championship in their first ever participation in the tournament.[4][5] The team finished as runner-up of the tournament after falling in the final against India.[6]
He made his senior international debut on 21 November 2023 as a substitute in the 63th minute against Tajikistan in their 1–6 home defeat.[7][8]
Personal life
Sadam has cited Real Madrid as his favourite club, and has described Sergio Ramos and Virgil Van Dijk as his inspiration.
Career statistics
International
- As of 11 June 2024[7]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
References
- ^ "Muhammad Sadam Stats, Info and performances". FootballCritic. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Muhammad Sadam". 11vs11. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Muhammad Sadam - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "PFF commends U19 Football Team for historic achievement". The Nation. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Pakistan qualify for semi-final of SAFF U19 Championship". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Sports, A. (2023-09-30). "India thump Pakistan to win SAFF U19 Championship 2023". ASports.tv. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Muhammad Saddam (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Pakistan vs. Tajikistan - 21 November 2023 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
External links
- Muhammad Sadam at National-Football-Teams.com
- Muhammad Sadam at Global Sports Archive
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