Syed Nabi

Syed Rahim Nabi (born 14 December 1985) is an Indian former footballer who primarily played as a midfielder for the India football team, though he could play as a striker and defender. Nabi last played for Peerless SC in the Calcutta Football League and won the tournament with the club.

Club career A product of the Tata Football Academy, Nabi started his career playing as a striker, then moved to midfield and then played as wing back. In recent international friendlies he has been playing as a fullback. Nabi’s club career started with Mohammedan Sporting but later joined East Bengal in 2004.

After the 2012–13 season ended, Nabi signed with IMG-Reliance to join the Indian Super League. In 2013, he went to the United States on a trial with Major League Soccer side D.C. United but the signing did not materialize. On 30 October 2013, it was announced that Mohammedan S.C. has signed Nabi on loan.

In July 2015 Nabi was drafted to play for Atlético de Kolkata in the 2015 Indian Super League.

After two years gap, in 2017 Nabi again joined Mohammedan with a new challenge.

International career Statistics accurate as of 21 November 2013.

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 18 February 2006 Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong 2–2 2–2 Friendly 2. 13 November 2011 Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati 1–1 1–1 Friendly 3. 5 December 2011 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi 1–0 5–0 2011 SAFF Championship 4. 9 December 2011 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi 1–0 3–1 2011 SAFF Championship 5. 25 August 2012 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi 2–0 3–0 2012 Nehru Cup 6. 6 February 2013 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi 2–1 2–4 Friendly 7. 5 September 2013 Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu 2–1 2–1 2013 SAFF Championship

Honours

India AFC Challenge Cup: 2008 SAFF Championship: 2005, 2011; runner-up: 2013 Nehru Cup: 2007, 2009, 2012

Individual AIFF Player of the year: 2012