Imran Niazi

Imran Niazi (born November 17, 1986) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Afghan Chaman Niazi began his career in 2003 at Afghan FC Chaman. He also played at the AFC President Cup with the club.

International career In 2003, Niazi was first called by the Pakistan under-20 national team at the 2004 AFC Youth Championship qualification.

Niazi was first called up to the Pakistan under-23 national team for the 2004 South Asian Games, where he helped Pakistan win the gold medal.

He made his senior international debut in the 2005 SAFF Championship against Bangladesh.

In 2008, Niazi was named the Pakistan national team vice-captain for the 2008 SAFF Championship with Zahid Hameed as captain. He was also vice-captain in a friendly against Malaysia at the end of the year, under Muhammad Essa's captaincy.

After last playing against India at the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification, he was dropped from the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification against Bangladesh.

Career statistics

International

Honours

WAPDA Pakistan Premier League: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11

Pakistan U23 South Asian Games: 2004