Kashif Siddiqi Explained

Kashif Siddiqi
Fullname:Kashif Mumtaz Siddiqi
Birth Date:25 January 1986
Birth Place:Hammersmith, England
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Youthclubs2:Wycombe Wanderers
Youthyears3:2001–2002
Youthclubs3:Hayes
Youthyears4:2002–2003
Youthclubs4:Yeading
Youthyears5:2003–2005
Youthclubs5:Boston United
Collegeyears1:2006
College1:Eckerd Tritons
Collegecaps1:6
Collegegoals1:1
Collegeyears2:2008
College2:Presbyterian Blue Hose
Collegecaps2:14
Collegegoals2:1
Collegeyears3:2009–2010
College3:Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
Collegecaps3:19
Collegegoals3:1
Years1:2009
Clubs1:Springfield Demize
Caps1:9
Goals1:1
Years2:2010
Clubs2:Fresno Fuego
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2011
Clubs3:Al-Wasl
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2012
Clubs4:Ventura County Fusion
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2013–2014
Clubs5:Northampton Town
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Oxford United
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2019
Clubs7:→ Real Kashmir (loan)
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:Pakistan U23
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008
Nationalteam2:Pakistan
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:12:46, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
Ntupdate:19:20, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

Kashif Mumtaz Siddiqi (born 25 January 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in England, Siddiqi represented Pakistan at senior international level.

After playing youth football with various teams in England, Siddiqi moved to the United States on a scholarship to play college soccer, before spending two seasons in the USL PDL, before moving to the Middle East to play.

In 2011, Siddiqi founded the Kashif Siddiqi Foundation, which aims to encourage young British Asians into the game. He is also an ambassador for Kick It Out, an anti-racism organisation.

Early and personal life

Kashif Mumtaz Siddiqi was born in Hammersmith to an Indian father and a Ugandan mother.[1] [2] He is Muslim.[3]

In January 2012, Siddiqi was invited to the inaugural Asian Football Awards at Wembley Stadium, where he handed out the award forYoung Asian Player of the Year to Danny Batth.[4]

In April 2012, Siddiqi was made an official ambassador for Chelsea's "Search for an Asian Star" campaign2012, along with player Florent Malouda and Bhangra musicians Jaz Dhami and H Dhami.[5] The 2012 edition of the tournament attracted 400 children.[6]

Club career

Early career in England

Siddiqi played youth football for Arsenal, Wycombe Wanderers, Hayes, Yeading and Boston United.[7]

College career

In 2005 Siddiqi played college soccer in the United States on a scholarship, while studying for a degree in Business Administration, attending Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida for two years and Presbyterian College for one year.[8] [9] He then transferred to Fresno Pacific University for his last year to finish off his degree and play club football.[10]

USL PDL career

In 2009 the USL Premier Development League began paying some players,[11] and that same season Siddiqi signed to play with the Springfield Demize. He made his debut for the team in their 2009 season opener against Des Moines Menace,[12] and spent the season as club captain.[13] He spent the 2010 season with the Fresno Fuego, also in the USL PDL.[14]

Later career and injuries

Siddiqi later played in the Middle East,[15] for Al-Wasl of Dubai,[16] before his career was interrupted by a number of serious injuries.[7]

Return to the USL PDL

Siddiqi signed for the Ventura County Fusion for the 2012 season.[16] [17]

Return to England

Siddiqi signed for Football League club Northampton Town in September 2013, having trained with the club during the previous season, following his recovery from a hip injury.[18] [19]

In August 2019, he signed for Oxford United in a player/ambassadorial role, with the intention that he would join an Indian club on loan.[20] In September 2019, he moved to Indian club Real Kashmir on loan.[21] [22] He missed the first two I-League games due to injury.[23]

He was released at the end of the 2019–20 season.[24]

International career

Siddiqi received his first national team call-up to the Pakistan under-23 team in May 2007 for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Qualifiers, making his debut against Bahrain, and playing in two further matches against Kuwait and Qatar.[13] He was called back up to the under-23 team in 2010.[25]

In 2008, he was called up by the senior team to take part in the SAFF Championship,[13] and later that year he earned one full international cap.[26]

Siddiqi has also played for the 'Pakistan XI', a team composed of Europe-based players of Pakistani origin which competes in friendly games.[27]

Charity work

Siddiqi has also attended meetings with the English Football Association on the matter of British Asians in association football.[28] In April 2011, Siddiqi and the foundation played in a charity match to raise money for the Sodje Sports Foundation, Bury Hospice and The Bury Fusilier.[29] He is also an ambassador for Kick It Out.[16]

He is also the co-founder of the Football For Peace organization.[30] [31]

In November 2013, Siddiqi was honoured by Prince Albert II of Monaco for his charity work.[32]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kashif Siddiqi, British Citizen Who Played for Pakistan Football Team, Signs for Real Kashmir. News18. 22 September 2019. 24 September 2019. 24 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190924152504/https://www.news18.com/news/football/kashif-siddiqui-british-citizen-who-played-for-pakistan-football-team-signs-for-real-kashmir-2318763.html. live.
  2. Web site: Real Kashmir signs former Pakistan international from Oxford United. Sportstar. 22 September 2019. 24 September 2019. 24 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190924152507/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/real-kashmir-fc-signs-kashif-siddiqi-indian-football-pakistan-i-league/article29481866.ece. live.
  3. Web site: The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2016 Short-list. 26 February 2016. 12 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Chopra wins top Asian Football Award. 26 January 2012. The Football League.
  5. Web site: MALOUDA LAUNCHES FOURTH ASIAN STAR APPEAL. 3 April 2012. Chelsea F.C..
  6. Web site: ASIAN STAR A BIG HIT. Chelsea F.C..
  7. Web site: 1-on-1 with Kashif Siddiqi. https://web.archive.org/web/20111201200444/http://basauk.tv/ba/news_and_views/1_on_1_with_kashif_siddiqi. 1 December 2011. BASA.
  8. Web site: Profile at Eckerd College . https://web.archive.org/web/20060211020656/http://www.eckerd.edu/tritons/msoccer/bio-Siddiqi.php . 11 February 2006 . Eckerd.edu . 26 July 2012.
  9. Web site: Profile at Presbyterian College . Gobluehose.com . 26 July 2012 . 24 February 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120224230032/http://www.gobluehose.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18100&ATCLID=1567090 . live .
  10. Web site: Profile at Fresno Pacific University . Fpuathletics.com . 26 July 2012 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304220308/http://fpuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=872 . live .
  11. Web site: USL Soccer PDL Regulations. 26 May 2011. Joe Stone. LiveStrong.com. 4 January 2012. 24 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230724110024/https://www.sportsrec.com/6758620/similarities-differences-between-soccer-football#ixzz1iWTaiB00. live.
  12. Web site: Des Moines Menace at Springfield Demize. 28 May 2009. USL. https://web.archive.org/web/20110610211236/http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2009/1026880.html. 10 June 2011. dead.
  13. News: Pakistan's Got Talent. 21 July 2010. Eastern Eye. 24–25. Zohaib Rashed.
  14. Web site: Fresno Fuego player profile . https://web.archive.org/web/20120306024144/http://www.fresnofuego.com/team/players/index.html?player_id=56 . 6 March 2012 . Fresnofuego.com . 25 January 1986 . 26 July 2012.
  15. News: Tigers Tamed For Second Year in a Row. Simon Hamalienko. 1 July 2011. Asian Express. 60–61. 14 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20110914073437/http://www.asianexpress.co.uk/archives/National/nat_jul01_11/jul01_11.html. 14 September 2011. dead.
  16. Web site: Kash on a mission to increase British Asian representation. https://web.archive.org/web/20130512085635/http://www.kickitout.org/1455.php. 12 May 2013. Kick It Out.
  17. Web site: Nurturing the Next Generation. 8 May 2012. The Asian Today. 23 July 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120622031855/http://www.theasiantoday.com/article.aspx?articleId=2896. 22 June 2012. dead.
  18. Web site: Northampton Town sign Pakistan defender Kashif Siddiqi. 10 September 2013. 11 September 2013. BBC Sport. 16 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130916063847/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24033232. live.
  19. Web site: Siddiqi earns Cobblers deal. 10 September 2013. 30 July 2014. The Football League. 8 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140808061734/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20130910/siddiqi-earns-cobblers-deal_2293326_3453885. live.
  20. Web site: Kashif Siddiqi: Oxford United sign Football for Peace co-founder. 29 August 2019. BBC Sport. 29 August 2019. 29 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190829130827/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49509771. live.
  21. Web site: Oxford United player Kash Siddiqi off to India's Real Kashmir – in world's most militarised region. skysports.com. Sky Sports. Dev. Trehan. 20 September 2019. 27 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027060524/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/18939/11814850/oxford-united-player-kash-siddiqi-off-to-indias-real-kashmir-in-worlds-most-militarised-region.
  22. News: Kashif Siddiqi heads to Real Kashmir in hope of uniting people: 'Football can save lives – I just want to bring some hope'. Jason. Burt. The Telegraph (UK). telegraph.co.uk. 14 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122223328/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/10/14/kashif-siddiqi-heads-real-kashmir-hope-uniting-people-football/. 22 November 2020.
  23. Web site: Kashif to miss East Bengal tie. www.telegraphindia.com. 22 August 2020. 27 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027182217/https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/kashif-to-miss-east-bengal-tie/cid/1722841. live.
  24. https://www.efl.com/siteassets/image/202021/efl-professional-retain-list---2019-20.pdf EFL Retain List
  25. Web site: Akhtar pins hope on Pakistan overseas players. 5 October 2010. 30 July 2014. The Nation. 8 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140808041952/http://www.nation.com.pk/sports/05-Oct-2010/Akhtar-pins-hope-on-Pakistan-overseas-players. live.
  26. Web site: Player profile . National-Football-Teams.com . 30 July 2014 . 24 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230724110101/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/32597/Kashif_Siddiqi.html . live .
  27. Web site: Issue Three. Desiballers. 2 December 2013. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203021822/http://issuu.com/desiballers/docs/desiballers_issue_three. live.
  28. Web site: Increasing Asian participation in football. 11 July 2011. The Football Association. 5 January 2012. 27 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120927063853/http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/WhatWeDo/Equality/RacialEquality/News/2011/asian-participation-110711. live.
  29. Web site: Pakistani International to take part in charity match. 15 April 2012. The Asian Today. 21 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120606232533/http://www.theasiantoday.com/article.aspx?articleId=2881. 6 June 2012. dead.
  30. Web site: Profile. 4 December 2013. Peace & Sport. https://web.archive.org/web/20140810152548/http://www.peace-sport.org/en/championsdelapaix/championsdelapaix/77-champions-de-la-paix/les-champions/809-kashif-siddiqi.html. 10 August 2014. dead.
  31. Web site: Real Kashmir FC Invited To London's City For Peace Event For Contribution Amid Social Unrest. Arinjay. Ghosh. ibtimes.co.in. International Business Times. 22 November 2018. 25 December 2023. 29 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181129203108/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/real-kashmir-fc-invited-londons-city-peace-event-contribution-amid-social-unrest-786207.
  32. Web site: Kashif Siddiqi honoured in Monaco. 29 November 2013. 2 December 2013. Pakistan Football Association. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203015349/http://www.thepfa.com/news/2013/11/29/kashif-siddiqi-honoured-in-monaco. live.

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