Niaz Gul

Niaz Gul (; died 14 January 2021) was a Pakistani footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Gul is regarded as one of the most prominent goalkeepers of the Pakistan national football team during the 1960s.

Club career Gul played for the Pakistan Air Force team in the 1960s, captaining the side several times throughout his career. In 1963, he helped the team reach a runners-up position at the 1963 Mohammad Ali Bogra Football Tournament, finishing behind Victoria SC.

He later joined Pakistan Airlines in 1966, playing for the team until his eventual retirement in the 1970s.

International career Gul represented the Pakistan national team in the 1960s. Where he was key in protecting the net throughout the tournament, also being included in the final against Indonesia.

In 1964, he was the starting goalkeeper for the 1964 Summer Olympics qualification. The next year, he took part in the 1965 RCD Cup held in Tehran, Iran, as well as the 1967 RCD Cup, where he came on as a substitute for Muhammad Latif in the second half. Gul also participated with the national team at the 1968 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

Death Gul died on 14 January 2021.

Honours Pakistan Air Force All-Pakistan Mohammad Ali Bogra Memorial Tournament: Runners-up (1): 1963 Inter-Services Football Championship: Winners (1): 1960