Mohammad Nawaz (footballer)


Mohammad Nawaz is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Goa in the Indian Super League.

Career

Born in Manipur, Nawaz signed with Goa of the Indian Super League after being a part of the India under-17 squad. He played for the club's reserve side in the I-League 2nd Division for the rest of the season.
For the 2018–19 season, Nawaz was promoted to the club's first-team. Nawaz then made his professional debut for the club on 1 October 2018 against NorthEast United. During the match, he handled the ball outside the box which lead to the freekick which gave NorthEast United an early lead in the 8th minute before conceding again in the 53rd. The match ended in a 2–2 draw. Despite the mistake during the match, Goa head coach, Sergio Lobera, started Nawaz again in Goa's next match against the reigning champions Chennaiyin on 6 October 2018. The result this time was better for Goa as they won 3–1, with Nawaz earning the Emerging Player of the Match award.

International

Nawaz was part of the India under-17 side which was preparing for the FIFA U-17 World Cup being hosted in India. Prior to the tournament, it was announced that Nawaz wouldn't be in the 21-man squad but that he would be one of three players still training with the squad during it.

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His father works as a driver, and his mother is an anganwadi worker. He is the cousin of Mohammad Yasir.