Tariq Kazi


Tariq Kazi is a Finnish born Bangladeshi footballer who currently plays as a defender for Bangladesh Football Premier League side Bashundhara Kings.

Personal life

Kazi was born to a Finnish mother and a Bangladeshi father in Tampere. Kazi, who has represented Finland in the U19 national team, also has a Bangladeshi passport due to his family roots.

Club career

Ilves

Kazi, who started his football career in the Ilves Futis League, played a total of 15 Veikkausliiga matches in Ilves. In the 2018–19 season, he played in three Veikkausliiga matches, five Finnish Cup matches and twelve Ilves / 2 matches at Second.

Bashundhara Kings

On 12 November 2019, it was confirmed that Kazi moves from Ilves to Bashundhara Kings, Bangladesh's ruling champion, on a three-year contract.
Tariq's right of representation is immediately transferred to his new club. The lynx receives compensation for the transfer.
On 20 February 2020, Tariq made his premier league debut for Kings against Bangladesh Police FC.

Honours and achievements

Club

Ilves