Abdul Majeed (footballer)

Abdul Majeed
Majeed with Pakistan at the 1986 Fajr International Tournament
Personal information
Full name Abdul Majeed
Date of birth (1966-11-12) 12 November 1966
Place of birth Faisalabad, Pakistan
Position Central midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1985 Crescent Textile Mills
1986–1993 Pakistan Airlines
International career
1985–1992 Pakistan (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Abdul Majeed (Urdu: عبدالمجید; born 12 November 1966) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder, and represented the Pakistan national team in the 1980s and 1990s.

Club career

Majeed played for Crescent Textile Mills during the early 1980s, before moving to Pakistan Airlines in 1986. At Pakistan Airlines, Majeed would become a key player in their National Football Championship wins in 1989 and 1992–93.[1] He also participated with Pakistan Airlines in the 1990–91 Asian Club Championship as well as the 1992–93 Asian Cup Winners' Cup.

International career

In 1985, Majeed played for the Pakistan national team at the 1985 South Asian Games.[1] The next year, Majeed took part in the 1986 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament with Pakistan Greens who finished as runners-up, scoring a goal against Nepal in a 5–0 win.[2][3] In March 1986, Majeed featured for Pakistan at the 1986 Fajr International Tournament in Tehran.[4] He was also selected for the Pakistan national team for their participation in the 1986 Asian Games and the 1990 Asian Games.[5][6]

In 1991, Majeed helped Pakistan win their first Football at the South Asian Games title, where he was a starter in all three matches the team played,[7] including the final which they won 2–0 against the Maldives.[8] The following year he was present with the national team for the 1992 Jordan International Tournament.

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Majeed goal.
List of international goals scored by Abdul Majeed
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 2 May 1986 Jinnah Sports Stadium, Islamabad    Nepal 4–0 5–0 1986 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup [2][3]

Honours

PIA

Pakistan

References

  1. ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Abdul Majeed (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b Pakistan Year Book. East & West Publishing Company. 1986. pp. 166–167.
  3. ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Pakistan vs. Nepal". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  4. ^ "1986 Fajr International Tournament". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  5. ^ Bhatti, Mukhtar (1999). Pakistan Sports: An Almanac of Pakistan Sports with Complete Records 1947-1999. Bhatti Publications. pp. 237–250.
  6. ^ "International Matches 1990 - Asia". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Abdul Majeed". 11v11.com. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  8. ^ "Pakistan v Maldives, 29 December 1991". 11v11.com. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
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