Muhammad Riaz (footballer, born 1970)

Muhammad Riaz
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Riaz
Date of birth (1970-11-21) 21 November 1970
Place of birth Lahore, Pakistan
Position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990s Punjab Province
International career
1991 Pakistan 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Muhammad Riaz (Urdu: محمد ریاض; born 21 November 1970) is a former Pakistani footballer who played as a defender during the 1990s for the Punjab football team, he also played in the 1991 South Asian Games, helping Pakistan win back-to-back titles.

Club career

Riaz played for the Punjab football team during the 1990s.[1] He played a cruical role in their win for the 1990 National Football Championship,[2] In which they participated under the name Punjab Reds.[3]

International career

Riaz was selected for the 1991 South Asian Games, where he helped Pakistan win their second South Asian Games title.[4] In the tournament, he featured in all three matches for the national team.[5][1]

Honours

Punjab

Pakistan

References

  1. ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Muhammad Riaz (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  2. ^ Pakistan Year Book. East & West Publishing Company. 1990.
  3. ^ "Pakistan - List of Champions". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  4. ^ "5th South Asian Federation Games 1991 (Colombo, Sri Lanka)". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Muhammad Riaz". 11v11.com. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
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