Anwar Ali (footballer, born 2000)

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Anwar Ali
Personal information
Full name Anisa Anwar Ali
Date of birth (2000-08-28) 28 August 2000 (age 21)
Place of birth Adampur, Punjab, India[1]
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back
Club information
Current team
 Goa
(on loan from Delhi)
Number 4
Youth career
2015–2017 Minerva Punjab
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Minerva Punjab 0 (0)
2017 → Indian Arrows (loan) 15 (0)
2018–2020 Mumbai City 0 (0)
2018–2019 → Indian Arrows (loan) 19 (0)
2020 Mohammedan 0 (0)
2020 Techtro Swades United 2 (0)
2021 Delhi 7 (4)
2022– → Goa (loan) 6 (0)
National team
2015–2017 India U17 8 (0)
2017–2019 India U20 2 (1)
2019– India U23 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:00, 28 January 2022 (UTC)

Anisa Anwar Ali (born 28 August 2000), known as Anwar Ali, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Indian Super League club Goa, on loan from Delhi FC.[3] He has represented India at various youth international levels including 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Club career[]

Minerva Punjab[]

Early career[]

Born in Adampur, Punjab, Ali started to play football at the age of seven in a local club. Started as a striker, later shifted to defensive line.[4] He joined the youth set-up of Minerva Punjab in 2015 and played for the club in different youth level completions including the Elite League. His performance at the club earned him national call-ups.[1]

Indian Arrows (loan)[]

After an impressive 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign, Ali joined Indian Arrows on a season-long loan from Minerva Punjab ahead of the 2017–18 I-League.[5] He made his professional debut in a 3–0 home win over Chennai City.[6]

Mumbai City[]

On 7 August 2018, Ali joined Indian Super League club Mumbai City on a three-year deal.[7] He was loaned out to Indian Arrows ahead of the 2018–19 I-League.[8] He was named in Mumbai City squad for the 2019–20 Indian Super League season, but later withdrawn after diagnosed with a rare heart condition.[9]

Mohammedan SC[]

On 24 August 2020, Ali joined Mohammedan for their 2020 I-League Qualifiers,[10] but the club had received an official letter from the AIFF directing them not to allow him to train with the team citing his heart condition. Despite of Ali getting a verdict from the Delhi High Court which allowed him to join the team, Mohammedan chose to release him considering directions from the top football body.[11]

Techtro Swades United[]

On 23 November 2020, Ali joined Techtro Swades United of Himachal Football League in a short-term contract.[12] He appeared twice for the club in the league.[13]

Delhi FC[]

On 21 May 2021, Ali joined Delhi FC on five-year deal.[14][15] After being allowed by the AIFF to return to competitive football,[16] he featured in the 2021 Durand Cup and helped Delhi to reach knockout stage. He became the top scorer of 2021 I-League Qualifiers after scoring four goals from seven appearances.[17]

FC Goa[]

On 1 January 2022, Ali joined Indian Super League club FC Goa on an eighteen-month loan from Delhi FC[18] He made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Chennaiyin.[19]

International career[]

Youth[]

In 2015, Ali was called up for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup preparatory squad of India under-17, after head coach Luís Norton de Matos impressed with his defensive display for Minerva Punjab youth side against India u-17 in a practice match.[20] Two successful years with the national side saw him in the final 21-member squad for the U-17 World Cup which was hosted in India[21] He started in all of India's group stage matches.

He scored the winner in India under-20s historical 2–1 win against Argentina u-20s in the 2018 COTIF Tournament.[22]

Senior[]

In May 2019, Ali was called up for India senior team national camp, but later sent back after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition.[23]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of 8 January 2022[24]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Minerva Punjab 2017–18 I-League 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Indian Arrows (loan) 2017–18 I-League 15 0 1 0 — — 16 0
Mumbai City 2018–19 Indian Super League 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
2019–20 Indian Super League 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Indian Arrows (loan) 2018–19 I-League 19 0 2 0 — — 21 0
Mohammedan 2020–21 I-League 2nd division 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Techtro Swades United 2020 Himachal Football League 2 0 — — — 2 0
Delhi 2021 I-League 2nd division 7 4 — — 4[a] 0 11 4
Goa (loan) 2021–22 Indian Super League 1 0 — — — 1 0
Career total 44 4 3 0 0 0 4 0 51 4
  1. ^ Appearances in 2021 Durand Cup

References[]

  1. ^ a b Mullick, Sudipto (3 August 2017). "FIFA U-17 World Cup: How defender Anwar Ali went from being a small-town boy to making India dream". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Anwar Ali profile". Indian Super League.
  3. ^ ""I have been waiting a long time for this day" - Anwar Ali elated after officially joining FC Goa". Sportskeeda. 1 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  4. ^ Vinayak S. Pai (27 September 2017). "FIFA U-17 World Cup Indian team stars: 10 things to know about defensive mainstay Anwar Ali". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Matos Names 25-member Indian Arrows Squad for Hero I-league 2017-18". the-aiff.com. 29 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Indian Arrows 3-0 Chennai City". Soccerway.
  7. ^ @MumbaiCityFC (7 August 2018). "Young defender Anwar Ali, who scored a spectacular free-kick in the India U20's win against Argentina U20, has joined us on a 3 year deal from Minerva Punjab" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Mehrish, Akshat (8 August 2018). "I-League 2018: Mumbai City FC agree to loan newly-signed Anwar Ali to Indian Arrows for the upcoming season". Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  9. ^ Burad, Anushree (20 October 2019). "Anwar Ali withdraws from Mumbai City FC after being diagnosed with heart problem". thebridge.in. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Anwar Ali ready to make a comeback, signs for Mohammedan SC". Sportstar. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  11. ^ Selvaraj, Jonathan (2 October 2020). "Blow for Anwar Ali as Mohammedan Sporting say player no longer contracted to club". espn.in. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  12. ^ Mohamed, Farzan (23 November 2020). "Former Mumbai City FC defender Anwar Ali, diagnosed with rare heart condition, signs for Techtro Swades United FC". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  13. ^ Sharma, Nitin (6 December 2020). "Adamant Anwar Ali willing to take chances on return to the football field". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  14. ^ @Delhi_FC (21 May 2021). "A WARRIOR HAS ARRIVED!! And we don't think he needs any introduction. His game speaks volumes of what he's made of" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Anwar Ali Defender". the-aiff.com.
  16. ^ Selvaraj, Jonathan (27 August 2021). "AIFF allows Anwar Ali to return to competitive football". espn.in. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  17. ^ "Looking to do well in the ISL and play again for India, vows Anwar Ali". Khel Now. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  18. ^ ""I have been waiting a long time for this day" - Anwar Ali elated after officially joining FC Goa". Sportskeeda. 1 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Goa vs. Chennaiyin - 8 January 2022". Soccerway.
  20. ^ Bali, Rahul (27 September 2021). "Anwar Ali: India U17's six feet plus tall central defender". goal.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  21. ^ "2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: India announce final 21-member squad". goal.com. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  22. ^ "COTIF Cup 2018: 10-man India U20 garner memorable win over Argentina U20". goal.com. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  23. ^ Vasavda, Mihir (3 September 2020). "Football star Anwar's career on pause, his family faces tough medical call". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  24. ^ Anwar Ali at Soccerway

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