Abdul Aziz

Abdul Aziz Baloch (born 11 January 1986) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Early life Aziz was born on 11 January 1986 in the Lyari locality of Karachi. He started his playing career with local club Lyari Kickers, and later became part of a local Karachi club called Tanzeem Sports Gizri.

Club career Aziz initially started his career as a forward playing for National Football Championship departmental side Sindh Government Press. He then represented National Bank from 2004 till 2019,

International career Aziz earned his first senior international cap on 12 June 2005 which was the first game in a series of three games against India, the game finished 1–1 draw.

He was the vice-captain of the U-23 national team during the 2004, 2006 and 2010 South Asian Games, where he helped Pakistan achieve the gold medal in the first two editions. On 2004, he scored in the final against India, where his goal in the 29th minute gave Pakistan a 1–0 victory.

He was also vice-captain of the senior team.

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Honours Pakistan U23 South Asian Games Gold: 2004, 2006