Muhammad Waheed

Muhammad Waheed (born 15 October 2002) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a forward for Khan Research Laboratories and the Pakistan national team.

Early life and family Waheed hails from the Malir District of Karachi. He comes from a family of footballers; his paternal grandfather, maternal uncles and his brother have played at the domestic level.

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Waheed began his senior career with departmental side Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, becoming a consistent top goal-scorer in domestic competitions. He also scored 7 goals in 4 appearances in the 2019 PFF National Challenge Cup, finishing as the top scorer.

International career Waheed represented Pakistan at the youth level in the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification. He went on to score two goals in four appearances.

In late 2019 Waheed was included in Pakistan's 13-man squad for the Socca World Cup in Greece. He was the youngest player on any squad in the six-a-side tournament. In preparation for the tournament, he scored in a 2–1 friendly victory over Colombia. In the team's Group Stage match against Germany, he scored both of his team's goals in the 2–3 defeat. In January 2020, Waheed was named in Pakistan's squad for a two-match friendly tour in Malaysia against UKM and Felda United on 22 and 23 January, respectively. In the second and last match against Felda United, he scored the opening goal in the 16th minute in the eventual 2–0 victory.

In August 2022 Waheed was called up for trials with the senior national team. He made his senior international debut as a second-half substitute in the eventual 0–1 away defeat.

Waheed was called up to the senior squad again in February 2023 in preparation for upcoming friendlies, the 2023 SAFF Championship, and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

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International goals

Youth Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first. No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 22 November 2019 Al-Seeb Stadium, Seeb, Oman Kuwait U20 1–0 1–2 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification 2. 24 November 2019 Palestine U20 1–2 1–5Last updated 23 November 2022