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Muhammad Sadam
Pakistani footballer
Muhammad Sadam (born 1 February 2005) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for POPO FC and the Pakistan national team.[1][2]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Sadam | ||
| Date of birth | (2005-02-01) 1 February 2005 (age 19) | ||
| Place of birth | Faisalabad, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | POPO FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| POPO FC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | POPO FC | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Pakistan U20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023– | Pakistan | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 1 February 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 26 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Sadam started playing football at a young age in his native village Tandlianwala. He was scouted by Islamabad club POPO FC following a recommendation by club player Muhammad Taha, and Sadam's family member who likewise played for the club and the Pakistan national youth team.
POPO FC
Sadam started playing for the senior team of POPO FC in 2023.[3]
In 2023, Sadam was called to represent Pakistan as captain at the youth level in the 2023 SAFF U-19 Championship in their first ever participation in the tournament.[4][5] The team finished as runner-up of the tournament after falling in the final against India.[6]
He made his senior international debut on 21 November 2023 as a substitute in the 63th minute against Tajikistan in their 1–6 home defeat.[7][8]
Sadam has cited Real Madrid as his favourite club, and has described Sergio Ramos and Virgil Van Dijk as his inspiration.
International
- As of 26 March 2024[7]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
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