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==Club Career== |
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Wasim's career began with his local club [[Brothers Union]]'s underage team. During his time with the youth team Wasim managed to impress the clubs officials, and was promoted to the senior team, even though he had only been at the club for a year. Under the legendary [[Brothers Union|Brothers]] coach Gofur Beluch, Wasim established himself as one of the countries best players.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/161760/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%93%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE/|title=দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ || সুদর্শন ফুটবলার ওয়াসিম|website=দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ}}</ref> In 1984 he was named as the clubs [[Captain (association football)|captain]]. Wasim career with "The Oranges" saw him win numerous trophies including the [[Federation Cup (Bangladesh)|Federation Cup]], DMFA Cup and the [[Aga Khan Gold Cup]] in 1981. The early years of the [[Dhaka League]] was the golden era for [[Brothers Union]] as they produced players such as [[Shahid Uddin Ahmed Selim|Shahid Selim]], Hasanuzzaman Bablu, Mohammed Moshin and the ever dependable Wasim himself, whose technical ability was not something many [[Bengalis|Bengali]] players had in the 80s. Soon, Wasim attracted interest from overseas and ended up joining [[Calcutta Football League]] team and Indian giants [[SC East Bengal]] in 1987. After spending a year playing abroad, Wasim returned to [[Bangladesh]] by joining [[Abahani Limited (Dhaka)|Dhaka Abahani]]. He spent two years (1988 to 1990) with the club winning the [[Dhaka League]] in 1989, which was the only domestic title he had not won in his career at the time. In 1990 Wasim returned to [[Brothers Union|Brothers]], spending two more years at the club before retiring in 1992 at the age of 31.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagonews24.com/sports/news/570752|title=ফুটবল মাঠই নয় রূপালী পর্দাও কাঁপিয়েছেন ওয়াসিম ইকবাল|website=jagonews24.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rtvonline.com/special-report/107164/ফুটবলের-মাঠ-থেকে-সিনেমার-হিরো|title=ফুটবলের মাঠ থেকে সিনেমার হিরো|website=RTV Online}}</ref> |
Wasim's career began with his local club [[Brothers Union]]'s underage team. During his time with the youth team Wasim managed to impress the clubs officials, and was promoted to the senior team, even though he had only been at the club for a year. Under the legendary [[Brothers Union|Brothers]] coach Gofur Beluch, Wasim established himself as one of the countries best players.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/161760/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%93%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE/|title=দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ || সুদর্শন ফুটবলার ওয়াসিম|website=দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ}}</ref> In 1984 he was named as the clubs [[Captain (association football)|captain]]. Wasim career with "The Oranges" saw him win numerous trophies including the [[Federation Cup (Bangladesh)|Federation Cup]], DMFA Cup and the [[Aga Khan Gold Cup]] in 1981. The early years of the [[Dhaka League]] was the golden era for [[Brothers Union]] as they produced players such as [[Shahid Uddin Ahmed Selim|Shahid Selim]], Hasanuzzaman Bablu, Mohammed Moshin and the ever dependable Wasim himself, whose technical ability was not something many [[Bengalis|Bengali]] players had in the 80s. Soon, Wasim attracted interest from overseas and ended up joining [[Calcutta Football League]] team and Indian giants [[SC East Bengal]] in 1987. After spending a year playing abroad, Wasim returned to [[Bangladesh]] by joining [[Abahani Limited (Dhaka)|Dhaka Abahani]]. He spent two years (1988 to 1990) with the club winning the [[Dhaka League]] in 1989, which was the only domestic title he had not won in his career at the time. In 1990 Wasim returned to [[Brothers Union|Brothers]], spending two more years at the club before retiring in 1992 at the age of 31.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagonews24.com/sports/news/570752|title=ফুটবল মাঠই নয় রূপালী পর্দাও কাঁপিয়েছেন ওয়াসিম ইকবাল|website=jagonews24.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rtvonline.com/special-report/107164/ফুটবলের-মাঠ-থেকে-সিনেমার-হিরো|title=ফুটবলের মাঠ থেকে সিনেমার হিরো|website=RTV Online}}</ref> |
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==International Career== |
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==Managerial Career== |
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After retiring Wasim started his coaching career with his former club [[Brothers Union]]'s under 19 team and later went on to manage the senior team. However, his managerial career has not been very successful compared to his playing days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-46986|title=Wasim's new challenge|first=Al Musabbir|last=Sadi|date=July 23, 2008|website=The Daily Star}}</ref> He is currently the team manager of [[Sheikh Russel KC]] in the [[Bangladesh Premier League (football)|Bangladesh Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailysportsbd.com/2021/10/লিগে-ব্রাদার্স-না-থাকলেও/|title=লিগে ব্রাদার্স না থাকলেও থাকছেন সেই ওয়াসিম ইকবাল|date=October 2, 2021}}</ref> |
After retiring Wasim started his coaching career with his former club [[Brothers Union]]'s under 19 team and later went on to manage the senior team. However, his managerial career has not been very successful compared to his playing days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-46986|title=Wasim's new challenge|first=Al Musabbir|last=Sadi|date=July 23, 2008|website=The Daily Star}}</ref> He is currently the team manager of [[Sheikh Russel KC]] in the [[Bangladesh Premier League (football)|Bangladesh Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailysportsbd.com/2021/10/লিগে-ব্রাদার্স-না-থাকলেও/|title=লিগে ব্রাদার্স না থাকলেও থাকছেন সেই ওয়াসিম ইকবাল|date=October 2, 2021}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In March 2022, Iqbal was dismissed from the manager post of [[Sheikh Russel KC]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=প্রতিবেদক |first1=ক্রীড়া |title=চাকরি হারালেন সাইফুল বারী |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/sports/football/%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80 |access-date=13 March 2022 |work=Prothomalo |language=bn}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 19:06, 13 March 2022
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Khandoker Wasim Iqbal | ||
| Date of birth | 21 November 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Dhaka, Bangladesh | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1977–1978 | Brothers Union (Youth Team) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1987 | Brothers Union | ||
| 1987–1988 | SC East Bengal | ||
| 1988-1990 | Dhaka Abahani | ||
| 1990–1992 | Brothers Union | ||
| International career | |||
| 1980–1990 | Bangladesh | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Brothers Union U19 | |||
| Brothers Union | |||
| Dhanmondi Club | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Khandoker Wasim Iqbal (Template:Lang-bn; born 21 November 1961) is a retired Bangladeshi professional footballer and Coach who played as a Winger. He was one of the most recognised players during the early years of Bangladeshi football. He was a prominent member of the Bangladesh national football team during most of the 80s and early 90s.[1]
Club Career
Wasim's career began with his local club Brothers Union's underage team. During his time with the youth team Wasim managed to impress the clubs officials, and was promoted to the senior team, even though he had only been at the club for a year. Under the legendary Brothers coach Gofur Beluch, Wasim established himself as one of the countries best players.[2] In 1984 he was named as the clubs captain. Wasim career with "The Oranges" saw him win numerous trophies including the Federation Cup, DMFA Cup and the Aga Khan Gold Cup in 1981. The early years of the Dhaka League was the golden era for Brothers Union as they produced players such as Shahid Selim, Hasanuzzaman Bablu, Mohammed Moshin and the ever dependable Wasim himself, whose technical ability was not something many Bengali players had in the 80s. Soon, Wasim attracted interest from overseas and ended up joining Calcutta Football League team and Indian giants SC East Bengal in 1987. After spending a year playing abroad, Wasim returned to Bangladesh by joining Dhaka Abahani. He spent two years (1988 to 1990) with the club winning the Dhaka League in 1989, which was the only domestic title he had not won in his career at the time. In 1990 Wasim returned to Brothers, spending two more years at the club before retiring in 1992 at the age of 31.[3][4]
International Career
Wasim played for the Bangladesh national football team from 1980 to 1990, captaining the side during 1984 South Asian Games in Nepal and also during the 1987 South Asian Games which was held in India.[3] One of his most memorable matches for the national side cam during the 1984 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against the Philippines, when he almost single-handedly won the match for Bangladesh by scoring a brace in the first half.[5]
Style of play
Wasim dominated the domestic football scene in the 80s in the colours of Brothers Union with his deft dodges, speed, lethal crosses and stunning goals. He was mainly known for his dribbles and is considered to be the best dribbler of the ball Bangladesh ever produced.[6]
Managerial Career
After retiring Wasim started his coaching career with his former club Brothers Union's under 19 team and later went on to manage the senior team. However, his managerial career has not been very successful compared to his playing days.[7] He is currently the team manager of Sheikh Russel KC in the Bangladesh Premier League.[8]
In March 2022, Iqbal was dismissed from the manager post of Sheikh Russel KC.[9]
Personal life
Wasim studied in Ramakrishna Mission High School, which is where he learned how to play football. During the peak of his career Wasim appeared in the movie "Johnny Ustad", he has acted with film stars like Zafar Iqbal and Anju Ghosh.[10]
References
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Wasim Iqbal". www.national-football-teams.com.
- ^ "দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ || সুদর্শন ফুটবলার ওয়াসিম". দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ.
- ^ a b "ফুটবল মাঠই নয় রূপালী পর্দাও কাঁপিয়েছেন ওয়াসিম ইকবাল". jagonews24.com.
- ^ "ফুটবলের মাঠ থেকে সিনেমার হিরো". RTV Online.
- ^ "Asian Nations Cup 1984". www.rsssf.com.
- ^ "ডিফেন্ডারদের ডজ দিয়ে বেরিয়ে যাওয়ার সময় দারুণ লাগত | কালের কণ্ঠ". Kalerkantho. November 29, 2013.
- ^ Sadi, Al Musabbir (July 23, 2008). "Wasim's new challenge". The Daily Star.
- ^ "লিগে ব্রাদার্স না থাকলেও থাকছেন সেই ওয়াসিম ইকবাল". October 2, 2021.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, ক্রীড়া. "চাকরি হারালেন সাইফুল বারী". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "কবরীর বিদায়ে ৪০ বছর আগে ফিরে গেলেন ফুটবলার ওয়াসিম". dhakapost.com.