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{{short description|Former professional footballer}}
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''' Atif Bashir Qureshi''' (born on 3 April 1985) is a ]-]i footballer, who plays for ] in the ] and at international level for the ]. '''Atif Qureshi Bashir''' ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|عاطف قریشی بشیر}}}}; born 3 April 1985) is a former professional ] who played as a ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Atif Bashir (Player) |url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/30796/Atif_Bashir.html |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.national-football-teams.com |language=en}}</ref> Born in Germany, he represented the ].


==Club career== ==Club career==
===Early career=== ===Early career===
A ] who is equally comfortable playing at right-back or in the centre of defence, Bashir spent seven years as a youth at professional clubs such as ] and ].<ref></ref> Born to a ] mother and ] father,<ref>{{cite web|work=The Nation|title=Akhtar pins hope on Pakistan overseas players|url=https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Oct-2010/akhtar-pins-hope-on-pakistan-overseas-players|access-date=4 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101009005426/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Sports/05-Oct-2010/Akhtar-pins-hope-on-Pakistan-overseas-players|archive-date=9 October 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Bashir started as a ] equally comfortable playing at right-back, and the centre of defence. Bashir spent seven years as a youth at professional clubs such as ] and ].


===Welsh football=== ===Welsh football===
After leaving ], Bashir signed for ] in 2004 before switching to ] in 2005 and then to ] in 2007. A short spell at ] preceded a move to ], where he impressed and became a fans' favourite. A move to ] followed before he returned to ] in 2010. After leaving Cardiff City, Bashir signed for ] in 2004 and played 11 games scoring 1 goal for the club.<ref name=":0" /> After one season with Lido, he went to ] in 2005 and spent one season playing 34 games and scoring two goals.<ref name=":0" /> He then went to ] in 2007, making eight appearances in the Welsh Premier League, scoring one goal.<ref name=":0" /> He had a short spell at the Welsh Premier League team ] and then moved to ], where he impressed and became a fans' favourite, also becoming Barry's first international player.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2008-08-29 |title=Soccer star has specs appeal! |url=https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/3627730.soccer-star-has-specs-appeal/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Barry And District News |language=en}}</ref> He later on made a move to ] in 2010 but in the same year he returned to Barry Town.
]


===English trials=== ===English trials===
In July 2010, Bashir had a trial with English ] side ]. He impressed the fans in a ] against ], but he was surprisingly not offered a contract by ] manager ].<ref name="Lutontrial">{{cite news |title=Hatters Trial Pakistan International Defender Bashir|url=http://www.lutonfc.com/cgi-bin/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid1279214893,30459,|publisher=Lutonfc.com |date=2010-07-15|accessdate=2010-07-15}}</ref> In July 2010, Bashir had a trial with English ] side ]. He impressed the fans in a ] against ], but he was surprisingly not offered a contract by Luton Town manager ].<ref name="Lutontrial">{{cite news |date=15 July 2010 |title=Hatters Trial Pakistan International Defender Bashir |publisher=Lutonfc.com |url=http://www.lutonfc.com/cgi-bin/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid1279214893,30459, |url-status=dead |accessdate=15 July 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927180505/http://www.lutonfc.com/cgi-bin/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid1279214893%2C30459%2C |archivedate=27 September 2011}}</ref>


In August 2010, he had a trial with another English ] side, ], playing in a ] against ]. A transfer to ] looked set to happen, but ] manager ] resigned shortly after Bashir's trial, so he returned to ] for the start of the ].<ref name="Histontrial">{{cite news |title=Encouraging Signs As Beck Builds From Back|url=http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Sport/Histon/Encouraging-signs-as-Beck-builds-from-back.htm|publisher=Cambridge-News |date=2010-12-08|accessdate=2010-12-08}}</ref> In August 2010, he had a trial with another English ] side, ], playing in a pre-season friendly match against ]. A transfer to Histon looked set to happen, but Histon manager ] resigned shortly after Bashir's trial, so he returned to Barry Town for the start of the ].<ref name="Histontrial">{{cite news |title=Encouraging Signs As Beck Builds From Back|url=http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Sport/Histon/Encouraging-signs-as-Beck-builds-from-back.htm|publisher=Cambridge-News |date=8 December 2010|accessdate=8 December 2010}}</ref>


In October 2010, and then again in November 2010, Bashir undertook trial spells with ] outfit ]. In October 2010, and then again in November 2010, Bashir undertook trial spells with ] outfit ].


Bashir undertook a trial spell with ] side ] in July 2011, featuring in a ] against ].<ref name="Newporttrial">{{cite news |title=County Trialists Seize Last Chance to Impress|url=http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/football/newportcounty/9150786.County_trialists_seize_last_chance_to_impress/?ref=rss|publisher=South Wales Argus |date=2011-21-07|accessdate=2011-21-07}}</ref> Bashir undertook a trial spell with ] side ] in July 2011, featuring in a pre-season friendly match against ].<ref name="Newporttrial">{{cite news |title=County Trialists Seize Last Chance to Impress|url=http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/football/newportcounty/9150786.County_trialists_seize_last_chance_to_impress/?ref=rss|publisher=South Wales Argus |date=21 July 2011|accessdate=21 July 2011}}</ref>

===Last years===
Following his return to Barry town, in the 2012–13 season whilst playing against his former team ], he sustained an injury which put him out for the rest of the season and possibly the rest of the 2013–14 season.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=International Atif Bashir returns to action |url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/barrytownunited/news/international-atif-bashir-returns-to-action-1261299.html |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.pitchero.com |language=en}}</ref>

At the beginning of the 2014–15 season, Bashir returned to game action for Barry Town.<ref name=":2" /> After a few games with the club, he departed from the club and joined local rivals, ].


==International career== ==International career==
Born to a ] father and a ] mother, Bashir could have theoretically played for ], ], any of the ], as well as ]. ] has stated that "...born to a British-Pakistani father and a Turkish German mother, Atif could have theoretically played for Germany, ], or any of the ], as well as Pakistan whom he eventually chose. He made his debut for Pakistan in the ] against the host Maldives, followed by matches against India and Nepal".


In 2008, Bashir was called up to represent ]. Although initially part of the ] squad, he could not join the team because his ]i passport had not been made. A few months later, Bashir made his International Debut for ] in the ] against the ], before facing ] and ] in the first round. In 2008, Bashir was called up to represent ]. Although initially part of the ] squad, he could not join the team because his Pakistani passport had not been issued. A few months later, Bashir made his International Debut for ] in the ] against the ], before facing ] and ] in the first round.


In October 2010, he was also included as one of three overage players in an under-23 ] squad for the ] in China, where ] faced ], ] and ] in November 2010. In October 2010, he was also included as one of three overage players in an under-23 ] squad for the ] in China, where Pakistan faced ], Maldives and ] in November 2010.


In March 2011, Bashir represented ] in their unsuccessful ] campaign, appearing at the heart of the defence alongside ] in defeats to ] and ]. However, he helped ] to victory in their final match, scoring the second goal in a 2-0 win over ] at the ] with a stunning long-range strike that saw ] finish third in Group B.<ref name="GoalChineseTaipei">{{cite news |title=Pakistan Defeat Chinese Taipei|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/tournaments/men-a-youth/afc-challenge-cup/34011-chinese-taipei-v-pakistan|publisher=AFC |date=2011-25-03|accessdate=2011-25-03}}</ref> In March 2011, Bashir represented Pakistan in their unsuccessful ] campaign, appearing at the heart of the defence alongside ] in defeats to ] and ]. However, he helped Pakistan to victory in their final match, scoring the second goal in a 2–0 win over ] at the ] with a long-range strike that saw Pakistan finish third in Group B.<ref name="GoalChineseTaipei">{{cite news|title=Pakistan Defeat Chinese Taipei |url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/tournaments/men-a-youth/afc-challenge-cup/34011-chinese-taipei-v-pakistan |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203211027/http://www.the-afc.com/en/tournaments/men-a-youth/afc-challenge-cup/34011-chinese-taipei-v-pakistan |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2013 |publisher=AFC |date=25 March 2011 |accessdate=25 March 2011 }}</ref>


He continued to cement his place as a regular in the ] national side, featuring in both legs of the ] against ] in June and July 2011. He continued to cement his place as a regular in the Pakistan national side, featuring in both legs of the ] against ] in June and July 2011. He also featured in the ].

In the end of 2012, a knee injury while playing for Barry Town proved to be the end of his international career, although later in 2014 he hinted a return to the national side.

== Personal life ==
Apart from his football career, Bashir has expressed his interest in becoming a model.<ref name=":1" /> He started studying for a degree in ] at the ] in September 2008.<ref name=":1" /> In September 2011, Bashir was awarded a full university football scholarship and had been involved in all games in the ] representing his University at the highest level in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web |last=WalesOnline |date=2011-12-08 |title=Support for sports stars of the future |url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/support-sports-stars-future-1799680 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=WalesOnline |language=en}}</ref>

== Career statistics ==
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|+Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name=":0" />
!National team
!Year
!Apps
!Goals
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|2008
|3
|0
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|2009
|6
|1
|-
|2011
|8
|1
|-
! colspan="2" |Total
!17
!2
|}

: ''Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first.''
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+List of international goals scored by Atif Bashir
! scope="col" |No.
! scope="col" |Date
! scope="col" |Venue
! scope="col" |Opponent
! scope="col" |Score
! scope="col" |Result
! scope="col" |Competition
|-
| align="center" |1
|8 April 2009
|], ], ]
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| align="center" |1–'''1'''
| align="center" |2–2
|]
|-
| align="center" |2
|25 March 2011
|], ]
|{{fb|Chinese Taipei}}
| align="center" |'''2'''–0
| align="center" |2–0
|]
|}


==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:46, 19 November 2024

Former professional footballer For the Pakistani Olympic hockey player, see Atif Bashir (field hockey).

Atif Bashir
Personal information
Full name Atif Bashir Qureshi
Date of birth (1985-04-03) 3 April 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth West Berlin, West Germany
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Center Back
Youth career
1994–2001 Hertha Berlin
2002–2004 Cardiff City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Afan Lido 11 (1)
2005–2006 Maesteg Park 34 (2)
2007–2008 Cardiff Grange Harlequins 8 (1)
2008 Haverfordwest County 3 (0)
2008–2010 Barry Town United 43 (5)
2010 Bridgend Town 10 (2)
2010–2014 Barry Town United
2014–2017 Dinas Powys
International career
2010 Pakistan U23
2008–2011 Pakistan 17 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Atif Qureshi Bashir (Urdu: عاطف قریشی بشیر; born 3 April 1985) is a former professional football player who played as a defender. Born in Germany, he represented the Pakistan national team.

Club career

Early career

Born to a German Turkish mother and British Pakistani father, Bashir started as a defender equally comfortable playing at right-back, and the centre of defence. Bashir spent seven years as a youth at professional clubs such as Hertha Berlin and Cardiff City.

Welsh football

After leaving Cardiff City, Bashir signed for Afan Lido in 2004 and played 11 games scoring 1 goal for the club. After one season with Lido, he went to Maesteg Park A.F.C. in 2005 and spent one season playing 34 games and scoring two goals. He then went to Cardiff Grange Quins in 2007, making eight appearances in the Welsh Premier League, scoring one goal. He had a short spell at the Welsh Premier League team Haverfordwest County A.F.C. and then moved to Barry Town, where he impressed and became a fans' favourite, also becoming Barry's first international player. He later on made a move to Bridgend Town in 2010 but in the same year he returned to Barry Town.

Bashir playing for Barry Town in 2009

English trials

In July 2010, Bashir had a trial with English Conference National side Luton Town. He impressed the fans in a pre-season friendly match against Dunstable Town, but he was surprisingly not offered a contract by Luton Town manager Richard Money.

In August 2010, he had a trial with another English Conference National side, Histon, playing in a pre-season friendly match against Dagenham & Redbridge. A transfer to Histon looked set to happen, but Histon manager John Beck resigned shortly after Bashir's trial, so he returned to Barry Town for the start of the 2010–11 season.

In October 2010, and then again in November 2010, Bashir undertook trial spells with Conference North outfit AFC Telford United.

Bashir undertook a trial spell with Conference National side Newport County in July 2011, featuring in a pre-season friendly match against Mangotsfield United.

Last years

Following his return to Barry town, in the 2012–13 season whilst playing against his former team Haverfordwest, he sustained an injury which put him out for the rest of the season and possibly the rest of the 2013–14 season.

At the beginning of the 2014–15 season, Bashir returned to game action for Barry Town. After a few games with the club, he departed from the club and joined local rivals, Dinas Powys.

International career

Akhtar Mohiuddin has stated that "...born to a British-Pakistani father and a Turkish German mother, Atif could have theoretically played for Germany, Turkey, or any of the British Home Nations, as well as Pakistan whom he eventually chose. He made his debut for Pakistan in the 2008 SAFF Championship against the host Maldives, followed by matches against India and Nepal".

In 2008, Bashir was called up to represent Pakistan. Although initially part of the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup squad, he could not join the team because his Pakistani passport had not been issued. A few months later, Bashir made his International Debut for Pakistan in the 2008 SAFF Championship against the Maldives, before facing India and Nepal in the first round.

In October 2010, he was also included as one of three overage players in an under-23 Pakistan squad for the 2010 Asian Games in China, where Pakistan faced Thailand, Maldives and Oman in November 2010.

In March 2011, Bashir represented Pakistan in their unsuccessful 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifying campaign, appearing at the heart of the defence alongside Zesh Rehman in defeats to Turkmenistan and India. However, he helped Pakistan to victory in their final match, scoring the second goal in a 2–0 win over Chinese Taipei at the MBPJ Stadium with a long-range strike that saw Pakistan finish third in Group B.

He continued to cement his place as a regular in the Pakistan national side, featuring in both legs of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh in June and July 2011. He also featured in the 2011 SAFF Championship.

In the end of 2012, a knee injury while playing for Barry Town proved to be the end of his international career, although later in 2014 he hinted a return to the national side.

Personal life

Apart from his football career, Bashir has expressed his interest in becoming a model. He started studying for a degree in Quantity Surveying at the University of Glamorgan in September 2008. In September 2011, Bashir was awarded a full university football scholarship and had been involved in all games in the BUCS football league representing his University at the highest level in the United Kingdom.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Pakistan 2008 3 0
2009 6 1
2011 8 1
Total 17 2
Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by Atif Bashir
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 8 April 2009 Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka  Sri Lanka 1–1 2–2 2010 AFC Challenge Cup qualification
2 25 March 2011 Petaling Jaya Stadium, Malaysia  Chinese Taipei 2–0 2–0 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification

References

  1. "Atif Bashir". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Atif Bashir (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  3. "Akhtar pins hope on Pakistan overseas players". The Nation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2010. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Soccer star has specs appeal!". Barry And District News. 29 August 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  5. "Hatters Trial Pakistan International Defender Bashir". Lutonfc.com. 15 July 2010. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  6. "Encouraging Signs As Beck Builds From Back". Cambridge-News. 8 December 2010. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
  7. "County Trialists Seize Last Chance to Impress". South Wales Argus. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  8. ^ "International Atif Bashir returns to action". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  9. "Pakistan Defeat Chinese Taipei". AFC. 25 March 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
  10. WalesOnline (8 December 2011). "Support for sports stars of the future". WalesOnline. Retrieved 17 July 2023.

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