Ahmed Numaan

Ahmed Numaan (born 10 November 1992), also known as Helmet, is a Maldivian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Odi Sports Club and Maldives national team.

Club career Numaan started his career with Maldivian third division side B.G. Sports Club in 2011. He played a vital role in the club's defense, gaining two promotions in continuous years to reach the first division. On 28 February 2013, Numaan made his competitive debut in their season opener against his former club BG Sports, helping Eagles to a 4–2 victory.

On 18 August 2016, during the goalless draw against T.C. Sports Club in Dhivehi Premier League, he tore his ACL. After recovery, he continued to train with Eagles after being away from football for 10 months and 23 days, in July 2017.

During mid 2017, Numaan joined Thindadhoo on loan, for the 2017 Dhivehi Premier League. He helped Thinadhoo to qualify for the President's Cup, finish at fourth on the league table.

Numaan left Club Eagles and joined Maziya on 6 February 2023.

International career Youth Numaan has represented Maldives at under-23 level. He received his first all up from coach István Urbányi for the 2012 H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa Under-23 International Football Trophy. In the final against India on 15 September, at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Numaan came off the bench for the injured captain Akram Abdul Ghanee in the 39th-minute where Maldives won their second SAFF Championship title.

Personal life Numaan was born in Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll, on 10 November 1992. He has a younger brother, Mohamed Naim, who is also a professional footballer.

Numaan married his girlfriend Mariyam Sana on 17 November 2018.

Honours BG Sports Club Third Division runner-up: 2011 Second Division: 2012

Club Eagles FA Cup third place: 2013 President's Cup: 2016; runner-up 2014 Malé League runner-up: 2018 Dhivehi Premier League runner-up: 2019–20

Atolls Football Club Third Division runner-up: 2026

Maldives AFC Challenge Cup bronze: 2014 SAFF Championship: 2018

Maldives U23 Rajapaksa International Trophy gold: 2012 MNC Cup bronze: 2013

Individual Haveeru Under 21 Best Player: 2013