Shahidul Alam Sohel Explained

Shahidul Alam
Fullname:Mohammed Shahidul Alam Sohel[1]
Birth Date:1 May 1992
Birth Place:Chittagong, Bangladesh
Position:Goalkeeper
Height:[2]
Years1:2007–2008
Clubs1:Badda Jagoroni
Goals1:0
Years2:2008–2014
Clubs2:Dhaka Abahani
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2016
Clubs3:Sheikh Jamal DC
Goals3:0
Years4:2016–2024
Clubs4:Dhaka Abahani
Caps4:144
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalteam1:Bangladesh U19
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2012
Nationalteam2:Bangladesh U23
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2011–2023
Nationalteam3:Bangladesh
Nationalcaps3:26
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:25 May 2024
Ntupdate:5 September 2021

Mohammed Shahidul Alam (Bengali: শহিদুল আলম সোহেল; born 1 May 1992), known by his nickname Sohel, is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He most recently played for Bangladesh Premier League club Abahani Limited Dhaka.

Club career

In 2007, Sohel began his career at Badda Jagoroni Sangsad in the Senior Division League in Dhaka.[3] The following year, he joined Abahani Limited Dhaka in the Bangladesh Premier League as the understudy to the veteran first-choice, Biplob Bhattacharjee.[4] Sohel made his breakthrough during the 2011 Super Cup, replacing the injured Ziaur Rahman in the tournament's semi-final against Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, which Abahani won 5–4 on penalties.[5] In the final against arch-rivals, Mohammedan SC, Sohel repeated his heroics and cemented his place in the team as he guided Abahani to a 3–2 victory in tiebreakers.[6] [7] His first league triumph as a starter came in 2012.

International career

Sohel represented the Bangladesh U19 team at the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand.[8] He made his debut for the U23 team during the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualifiers in Nepal.[9] On 2 December 2011, Sohel made his senior national team debut against Pakistan during a goalless draw in the 2011 SAFF Championship. Sohel made a critical error while judging a long-distance free-kick from Bimal Gharti Magar to concede the first goal as Bangladesh lost the group deciding match against Nepal during the 2018 SAFF Championship, 2–0.[10] He was heavily criticized by both fans and local media as his blunder cost Bangladesh a place in the semi-finals.[11] Sohel was later excluded from the squad for the 2018 Bangabandhu Cup, held in the same month.[10]

Personal life

Shahidul Alam Sohel was born on 1 May 1992, in Chittagong, Bangladesh. His father, Yusuf Bulli, was also a footballer and represented the Bangladesh national team during the 1978 Asian Games. Sohel is also employed in the Bangladesh Navy and represents the Navy football team in various cup tournaments.[12]

Career statistics

International

Bangladesh
YearAppsGoals
201130
201210
201330
201412
201590
201620
201843
201910
202120
Total260

Honours

Abahani Limited Dhaka

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: Sahidul Alam Sohel. en. footballcritic . 29 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Shahidul Alam - Player Profile - Football. Eurosport. 22 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Abahani's joy of three. August 8, 2011. The Daily Star.
  4. Web site: Abahani settle squad. Anisur. Rahman. August 5, 2009. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  5. Web site: It's Abahani v Mohammedan. August 4, 2011. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  6. Web site: Abahani hit jackpot. Anisur. Rahman. August 7, 2011. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  7. Web site: Abahani bag Tk 1cr cup. August 7, 2011. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  8. Web site: AFC U-19 football. November 1, 2009. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  9. Web site: U-22s off to Nepal for Asia Cup. June 14, 2012. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  10. Web site: Sohel gets the axe. September 19, 2018. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  11. Web site: Bangladesh's sorry record continues. Atique. Anam. September 9, 2018. 22 April 2024. The Daily Star.
  12. News: Saintfiet angry at 'unprofessional' approach. Dhaka Tribune. en. 24 March 2016. 24 August 2016.
  13. News: Bangladesh Premier League 2017 Best XI Shishir Hoque. Dhaka Tribune. en. 22 March 2018. 29 October 2021.