Imran Kayani

Imran Shahid Kayani (; born 24 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Isthmian League Premier Division club Whitehawk. Born in England, he represents the Pakistan national team. He also represented the Surrey county, through which Royal Russell offered him a scholarship where he was able to train full time alongside getting his A levels. During this time, he was also selected to represent England Schoolboys where he scored on his debut against Wales. Kayani is also listed among the graduates of AF Global Football, a football development organisation.

Upon the completion of his scholarship, Kayani signed for Sutton United youth academy in August 2020. He made 26 appearances for the club first team in the 2021–22 season, scoring four times. He also scored a hat-trick against Hartley Wintney's U23 while playing for Slough Town under-23 team. In December 2021, Kayani joined Southern Football League side Kings Lanley on loan. After his short stint at Kingstonian, Kayani joined Hanwell Town. He scored on his debut against Swindon Supermarine in a 1–3 home defeat.

In June 2023, Kayani signed for Dover Athletic following his departure from Slough Town.

After his short spell at Dover Athletic, Kayani signed for Isthmian League side Whitehawk in September 2023. He scored on his home debut in a 4–0 victory against Redhill at the 2023–24 FA Cup qualifying rounds. He scored 4 goals in his first three matches. Throughout his stay, Kayani had played 46 times for the Hawks, and scoring fourteen goals, including a hat trick in a four-one win at Kingstonian.

In September 2024, Kayani moved to Isthmian League side Cray Wanderers, On 2 November 2024, Kayani moved Isthmian League South Central Division club Westfield based in Surrey, playing eight games and scoring twice. but left the club the following month, joining Kingstonian.

In March 2026 he re-joined Westfield, before re-signing for the third time with Whitehawk for the start of the 2026-2027 season.

International career In August 2023, Kayani declared his intention to play for Pakistan as it is his country of heritage. Three months later in November 2023, Kayani was called up by the Pakistan national team for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He made his international debut on 16 November 2023 as a substitute against Saudi Arabia in their 4–0 away defeat.

Personal life Kayani's family originate from the city of Rawalpindi in Pakistan. He enrolled in Queen Mary University of London in 2021 to complete his bachelor in Computer Science.

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