Ghulam Sarwar (footballer) explained

Ghulam Sarwar
Birth Date:1966
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1983–1993
Clubs1:Pakistan Airlines
Nationalyears1:1984–1992
Nationalteam1:Pakistan
Birth Place:Lahore, Pakistan

Ghulam Sarwar (born 1966), commonly known by his nickname Teddy, is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder. Under his captainship, the Pakistan national team retained the gold medal at the 1991 South Asian Games.[1] [2] [3]

Club career

Sarwar played for departmental side Pakistan Airlines throughout his career at the National Football Championship.

International career

At the 1986 Asian Games, Sarwar scored through a penalty at the 26th minute against Iraq in the eventual 1–5 defeat. He also scored against Japan at the 1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification in the 63rd minute in a 1–5 loss.[4] Sarwar captained the Pakistan national team at the 1991 South Asian Games, where he helped the side reach the final against Maldives, eventually winning by 2–0.[5] [6] [7]

Career statistics

International goals

Note: Exact figures of Pakistani players before 1989 are not yet known and yet to be researched. Below are goals recorded.

DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.
123 September 1986Daegu Stadium, Daegu, South Korea1–21–51986 Asian Games
218 April 1988Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1–21–41988 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Honours

Pakistan

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ahsan . Ali . 2010-12-23 . A history of football in Pakistan — Part III . 2024-08-19 . DAWN.COM . en.
  2. Web site: Naveed demands Haroon be sacked . 2024-08-19 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
  3. Web site: Committee Formed To Revive Football . 2024-08-19 . UrduPoint . en.
  4. Web site: Strack-Zimmermann . Benjamin . Japan vs. Pakistan . 2024-08-19 . www.national-football-teams.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2008-04-09 . Former skippers hail PFF chief over biggest win . 2024-08-19 . Brecorder . en.
  6. Web site: 2010-01-24 . Faisal approves Arif as captain of Pakistan team . 2024-08-19 . The Nation . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2024-07-02 . Efforts to Revive Veteran Football Gain Momentum in Peshawar Meeting . 2024-08-19 . Daily Lead Pakistan . en-US.