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Mateen Akhtar
Malik Mateen Akhtar (born 3 March 1962), alternatively spelled Matin Akhtar,[1][2] is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He won the 1989 and 1991 South Asian Games with Pakistan captaining the national side in the former edition, and was the starting goalkeeper at the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification in the country's first participation in the tournament. He also captained the national team at the 1990 Asian Games. Club careerIn 1982, Akhtar featured in the National Youth Football Championship.[3][4][5] Akhtar played for WAPDA throughout his career at the National Football Championship. He was also borrowed by Wohaib FC to take part in the 1992–93 Asian Club Championship.[6] International careerAkhtar made his international debut at the Merdeka Tournament in 1984, where he was praised for his performance.[7][8] He was the starting goalkeeper and captain at the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification in the country's first participation in the tournament, featuring in all the four games.[9][10][11] He subsequently captained the national team at the 1989 South Asian Games, helping the national side achieve the gold medal.[1] The next year, he retained his captaincy in the 1990 Asian Games.[12][13] In 1991, he won the 1991 South Asian Games as starter goalkeeper.[10] He featured in Pakistan's second participation at the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification in 1993, playing in all three matches where Pakistan again ended up unsuccessful.[14] HonoursPakistanSee alsoReferences
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