Iltaf Ahmed

Iltaf Ahmed (Urdu: الطاف احمد; born 2 December 1979)[1] is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in England, he represented the Pakistan national football team.

Ahmed Iltaf
Personal information
Full name Ahmed Iltaf
Date of birth (1979-12-02) 2 December 1979
Place of birth Bradford, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Bradford City
International career
2007–2008 Pakistan 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career

Ahmed was plucked from obscurity when former Pakistan starter Jaffar Khan was unavailable for the 2010 World Cup qualifiers against Iraq. Ahmed was recommended by a member of the national team, Amjad Iqbal and Pakistan football fans who search for eligible Pakistani footballers based aboard.[2][3]

He was on the bench for the 7-0 hammering by Iraq. For the second leg, Head coach Akhtar Mohiuddin selected him for the starting line up and he made his debut.[4] Ahmed surprised everyone when he prevented Iraq scoring despite their numerous attempts, with the match ending 0-0, and became the new favourite.[5][6]

Ahmed was benched in the first two 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification games which ended in a 7-1 lose against Sri Lanka, and then get a chance against Guam in a 9–2 victory.[7][6]

In a mysterious development, despite being called up for the SAFF Cup 2008, Ahmed failed to go to Pakistan and hence was unavailable for the national team camp.[7]

Career statistics

International
Appearances and goals by year and competition[1]
National team Year Apps Goals
Pakistan 2007 1 0
2008 3 0
Total 4 0

References
  1. "Iltaf Ahmed (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  2. "Bradford pair star for Pakistan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 30 October 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. "PFF approves 37 players for national camp". Brecorder. 18 May 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. Rashid, Zohaib (6 June 2008). "Football finds favour in cricketing heartland". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. Ahmed Iltaf – FIFA competition record (archived)
  6. Ahsan, Ali (5 January 2018). "The decade-long decline of Pakistani football after a rare high". These Football Times. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  7. Editorial Staff (1 March 2013). "FPDC Analysis: The curious case of Jaffar Khan". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 17 July 2023.


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