Md Rabby Hossen Rahul

Md Rabby Hossen Rahul (; born 30 December 2006) is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a left-winger for Bangladesh Football League club Bangladesh Police and the Bangladesh national team.

Early life Born on 30 December 2006 in Bhabarber, Benapole, Jessore, Rahul attended Benapole College.

Early career Rahul was trained at the Alhaj Nur Islam Football Academy by former national team footballer Sabbir Ahmed Palash while simultaneously working at a tea stall, earning 50 rupees a day to support his family. In 2020, he represented FC United Feni in the BFSF U-14 Academy Cup, notably scoring the equalizer from a free-kick during a 1–1 draw with FC Brahmanbaria. Rahul was adjudged the tournament's Best Player as his team won the title.

In 2021, he represented Bikrampur Kings during the Super League round of the 2019–20 Dhaka Third Division League, scoring a free-kick goal against Dipali Jubo Sangha during a 3–0 victory on 6 September 2021, as his team eventually secured promotion. His performances saw him being signed by Bashundhara Kings on a three-year contract. He scored a brace in the tournament's opening game against Habiganj Ali Idris High School.

Club career In December 2022, Rahul contracted to Bashundhara Kings, was loaned to Wari Club in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Championship League. On 24 December 2022, he made his professional league debut during a goalless draw with Fakirerpool YMC in the league opener. On 22 January 2023, Rahul scored his first professional league goal coming in a 1–2 defeat to eventual champions Brothers Union. He ended the season with 4 goals from 18 games. He finished the first half of the league season with 5 goals from 9 games.

International career In September 2023, Rahul represented the Bangladesh U19 team as a substitute in two games during the 2023 SAFF U-19 Championship.

In February 2024, Rahul was called up to the Bangladesh national team preliminary squad for home and away games against Palestine in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round.

On 5 September 2024, Rahul made his senior international debut for Bangladesh by coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 victory over Bhutan.

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International

Honours Bangladesh U-20 SAFF U-20 Championship: 2024