Rahis Nabi Explained
Rahis Nabi |
Birth Date: | 1999 4, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Birmingham, England |
Position: | Midfielder |
Youthyears1: | 2016–2017 |
Youthclubs1: | West Bromwich Albion |
Youthyears2: | 2017 |
Youthclubs2: | Sunderland[1] |
Youthyears3: | 2017–2018 |
Youthclubs3: | Burnley |
Years1: | 2018–2020 |
Clubs1: | Alvechurch |
Caps1: | 19 |
Goals1: | 2 |
Years2: | 2021–2022 |
Clubs2: | Redditch Utd |
Caps2: | 4 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2023–2024 |
Clubs3: | Digenis Morphou |
Caps3: | 22 |
Goals3: | 2 |
Nationalyears1: | 2016 |
Nationalteam1: | England U17 |
Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Nationalyears2: | 2019– |
Nationalteam2: | Pakistan |
Nationalcaps2: | 16 |
Nationalgoals2: | 1 |
Club-Update: | 27 April 2024 |
Nationalteam-Update: | 11 June 2024 |
Full Name: | Rahis Qumar Nabi |
Rahis Qumar Nabi (Urdu: راہس نبی; born 15 April 1999)[2] is a footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is currently a free agent. Born in England, he represents Pakistan internationally.
Club career
Early career
Nabi played youth football for West Bromwich Albion, and scored in a single youth game for Sunderland on 8 April 2017.[1] In July 2017, after leaving West Brom, he signed a one-year deal at Burnley's development squad.[3]
Alvechurch
Nabi later played at senior level for Alvechurch of the seventh tier Southern Football League Central Division,[4] joining the club on 14 December 2018.[5]
On 12 January 2019, Nabi scored his first goal with a free kick in the 44th minute, on a 1–0 home victory at the derby over Halesowen Town.[6] [7] [8] On 21 January 2019, he scored again through a free kick in the 41st minute, on a 2–2 draw against Stratford Town.[9] [10] He was subsequently declared player of the month.[11]
Redditch
On 27 July 2021, Nabi signed for Redditch United in the same division, after successfully completing his trials.[12] [13]
Digenis Morphou
In July 2023 after a year as a free agent, Rahis trained in Cyprus along with his brother Adil Nabi, a week after he joined the Cypriot First Division club Doxa Katokopias.[14] On 28 August 2023, Rahis Nabi first signed for Eendracht Aalst in the fourth tier Belgian Division 2 on a three-year contract,[15] [16] however the deal collapsed in extremis.[17] On 8 September 2023, Rahis Nabi joined Digenis Akritas Morphou in the Cypriot Second Division.[18]
International career
As a junior, he was a member of the England Under-17 squad.[19]
In May 2019, Nabi and his brother Samir were called up for Pakistan's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia the following month.[20] He made his debut on 6 June 2019, as a starter in a 0–2 loss.[21] He scored his first international goal on 21 November 2023 against Tajikistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.[22]
Personal life
Rahis Nabi is the youngest of three British Pakistani brothers, Adil Nabi and Samir Nabi, who came through the West Bromwich Albion academy.[23]
Career statistics
Club
International
Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!Year!Apps!GoalsPakistan | 2019 | 2 | 0 |
2023 | 10 | 1 |
2024 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 16 | 1 | |
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Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first.
Notes and References
- Web site: SUNDERLAND U18 VS. SWANSEA CITY U18 2 - 0 . Soccerway . 16 November 2020.
- Web site: Rahis Nabi (Player) . 2023-06-30 . www.national-football-teams.com . en.
- News: Clarets add young trio to development squad . 16 November 2020 . Burnley Express . 5 July 2017.
- News: Holtham: Cup victory can be springboard to safety . 16 November 2020 . Redditch Standard . 13 February 2020.
- 1073619977993940993. Alvechurch1st. New player signing!! We are delighted to capture the signature of highly rated midfield player Rahis Nabi. He served his scholarship at WBA and joins us from @BurnleyOfficial where he was an u23 and he also played for England youth. This is a quality signing! Welcome to the ⛪️. Alvechurch FC. 14 December 2018.
- Web site: 2019-01-12 . Alvechurch FC vs Halesowen Town Live Score & Result 12 Jan 2019 FOOTLIVE . 2023-08-28 . footlive.com . en.
- Web site: Big boost for Church as key duo opt to stay put . 2023-08-28 . Redditch Standard . en.
- Web site: 2019-01-15 . Long calls for more cutting edge from Alvechurch . 2023-08-28 . Redditch Advertiser . en.
- Web site: 2019-01-23 . Fry rescues a point for Stratford Town . 2023-08-28 . Stratford Herald . en.
- Web site: Match Overview: Alvechurch 2 - 2 Stratford Town : First Team . 2023-08-28 . www.alvechurchfc.club . en.
- 20191114185740. Alvechurch1st. Congratulations to Rahis Nabi who is our player of the month for January #upthe⛪️. Alvechurch FC. 1 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191114185740/https://twitter.com/alvechurch1st/status/1091281630789074944?lang=en-gb. 14 November 2019. dead.
- 1419924122927312896. RedditchUtd. NABI SIGNS Redditch United are delighted to announce the signing of Rahis Nabi. Nabi has impressed from centre midfield while on trial, enough for the Gaffer to secure the signing! Catch Nabi in action TONIGHT vs @GCAFCofficial, 7:45pm KO @ The TRICO Stadium!. Redditch United. 27 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210727073436/https://twitter.com/RedditchUtd/status/1419924122927312896. 27 July 2021. live.
- Web site: Whitney . Steve . 27 July 2021 . Redditch Sign International Midfielder . Southern Football League.
- Web site: 2023-07-23 . Aston Villa academy graduate Easah Suliman makes Sumgayit switch as Pakistan team-mate Rahis Nabi trains in Cyprus . 2023-08-28 . Sky Sports . en.
- Web site: 2023-08-28 . Eendracht Aalst strikt Pakistaanse international Rahis Nabi . 2023-08-28 . Het Nieuwsblad . nl-BE.
- Web site: 2023-08-27 . TRANSFER ALERT: Rahis Nabi . 2023-08-28 . Eendracht Aalst . nl-BE . 28 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230828152256/https://eendracht-aalst.be/nieuws/kort-nieuws/transfer-alert-rahis-nabi/ . dead .
- Web site: 2023-09-05 . Jelle Geenens op de wip bij Eendracht Aalst . 2023-09-08 . Het Nieuwsblad . nl-BE.
- 1700161518854078844. DigenisMorfouFC. Excited to announce Rahis Nabi! Born in the UK, Rahis is a midfielder playing in the national team of @Pakistan. Digenis Akritas Morfou OFFICIAL. 8 September 2023.
- Web site: The Football Association. ENGLAND U17S KICK-OFF ALGARVE TOURNAMENT WITH 1–1 DRAW. 5 February 2019.
- News: Safi . Alam Zeb . 21 May 2019 . Nabi brothers impressive at national football camp . The News . 6 February 2020.
- Web site: Asian Football Confederation. Cambodia v Pakistan game report. 6 June 2019.
- Web site: Pakistan vs. Tajikistan - 21 November 2023 - Soccerway . 2023-11-21 . uk.soccerway.com.
- News: 17 November 2015 . A Nabi hat-trick for the Albion academy . Express & Star . 30 August 2018.
- Web site: Rahis Nabi - Alvechurch F.C. Alvechurch 1sts . 2019-09-09 . www.alvechurchfc.club.
- Web site: Rahis Nabi Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive . 2023-06-30 . www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
- Web site: Cyprus Football Association - Official Website . 2023-11-12 . www.cfa.com.cy.