Bangladeshi footballer
Raihan Hasan is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chittagong Abahani in Bangladesh Premier League and the Bangladesh national team.[1] He is known for releasing long throw-ins into the opponent's box.[2][3]
Club career
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Raihan started his top-flight career with Dhanmondi giant Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. After finishing as runners up in the league in 2012, during his debut season, Raihan helped the club win both Bangladesh Premier League and Federation Cup titles in the following year. he won the double once again in 2014.[4]
Chittagong Abahani Limited
In 2016, Raihan made a move to Chittagong Abahani after spending five years with the Dhanmondi club. His first goal in the league for his new club came on 14 August 2016, in a 6–1 victory against Uttar Baridhara Club.[5]
Abahani Limited Dhaka
On 1 January 2017, Raihan Joined Bangladeshi giants Abahani Limited Dhaka. During his four-year spell at the club Raihan won the Bangladesh Premier League title in his debut season, and also won the Federation Cup trophy on two occasions.[6] He was also part of the Abahani team that reached the knockout phase of the 2019 AFC Cup.[7][8] During his last season at the club, Raihan registered 6 assists, all through his long throw-ins.
Return to Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
On 21 October 2021, Raihan returned to Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, after spending the previous four seasons with Abahani.[9] Upon returning to the club, coach Juan Manuel Martínez Sáez converted Raihan into a centre back.
International career
Youth
Raihan has represented Bangladesh by playing for the Bangladesh under-23 team. On 15 September 2014, he made his international debut for Bangladesh under-23 team in the match against Afghanistan in 2014 Asian Games. He scored his first goal for the under-23 side against Nepal during the 2016 South Asian Games.
Senior
On 7 March 2013, at the age of 18, Raihan made his international debut for Bangladesh during a friendly match against the Northern Mariana Islands. In the 85th minute of the match, he entered the field as a substitute for Mithun Chowdhury. Bangladesh won the match 4–0.[10]
Career statistics
International
- As of 14 June 2022.
Bangladesh
|
Year |
Apps |
Goals
|
2013 |
4 |
0
|
2014 |
3 |
0
|
2015 |
10 |
0
|
2016 |
8 |
0
|
2019 |
4 |
0
|
2020 |
2 |
0
|
2022 |
3 |
0
|
Total |
34 |
0
|
International goals
Olympic Team
Honours
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Abahani Limited Dhaka
Chittagong Abahani Limited
Bangladesh U23
References
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