| Makeen Alikhan | |
| Fullname: | Makeen Alikhan |
| Birth Date: | 10 October 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver, Canada[1] |
| Height: | 1890NaN0 |
| Weight: | 1020NaN0 |
| School: | Epsom College |
| University: | University of Bristol |
| Position: | Flanker |
| Currentclub: | Dallas Jackals (on loan from Harlequins) |
| Youthyears1: | 20??-2021 |
| Youthclubs1: | Harlequins |
| Years1: | 2021- |
| Clubs1: | Harlequins |
| Apps1: | 4 |
| Points1: | 5 |
| Years2: | 2021-2023 |
| Clubs2: | →Worthing RFC (loan) |
| Apps2: | 6 |
| Points2: | 5 |
| Years3: | 2024- |
| Clubs3: | →Dallas Jackals (loan) |
| Apps3: | 8 |
| Points3: | 10 |
| Repyears1: | 2020 |
| Repteam1: | USA under-20 |
| Clubupdate: | 7 May 2024 |
| Repupdate: | 7 May 2024 |
Makeen Alikhan (born 10 October 2001) is a Canadian rugby union player who plays for Dallas Jackals in the MLR on loan from Harlequins.[2] [3] [4]
Alikhan captained Epsom College 1st XV to the National Schools Champions Trophy,[5] he was later named in the Schools Rugby 2019/20 Dream Team.[6]
He signed his first professional contract with Harlequins in 2021, making his debut against Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup. His first try for Harlequins came in a 7-45 win over Oxford University.[7] He made his debut for Worthing in a 17–0 win over Rochford Hundred.[8]
He was named in the Dallas Jackals roster for the 2024 Major League Rugby season.[9] [10] His first appearance came in the second round of the 2024 MLR season, coming off the bench in the 48th minute, of a 23-30 loss against San Deigo Legion.[11] His first start came in a 27-30 loss against the Houston SaberCats, starting at openside flanker he scored a try in the 45' minute.[12]
On 15 May 2020, he was called up the USA under-20 squad.[13] [14] He was named in the USA Eagles Extended Player Squad for 2024.[15]
An elusive and abrasive player, known for his strong carrying, Alikhan can play across the backrow. Known for his excellent link up play.[16]