Anwar Ali (footballer, born 2000)

Not to be confused with Anwar Ali (footballer, born 1984).

Anwar Ali
Personal information
Full name Anisa Anwar Ali
Date of birth (2000-08-28) 28 August 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Adampur, Punjab, India[1]
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 East Bengal
Number 4
Youth career
2015–2017 Minerva Punjab
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Minerva Punjab
2017 → Indian Arrows (loan) 15 (0)
2018–2020 Mumbai City 0 (0)
2018–2019 → Indian Arrows (loan) 19 (0)
2020 Mohammedan
2020 Techtro Swades United
2021–2024 Delhi 7 (4)
2022–2023 → Goa (loan) 30 (1)
2023–2024 → Mohun Bagan SG (loan) 16 (0)
2024– East Bengal 11 (1)
International career‡
2015–2017 India U17 8 (0)
2017–2019 India U20 2 (1)
2019 India U23 2 (0)
2022– India 23 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  India
SAFF Championship
Winner 2023 India
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 September 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 June 2024

Anwar Ali (Punjabi: ਅਨਵਰ ਅਲੀ; born 28 August 2000) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for East Bengal and the India national football team.

Club career

Born in Adampur, Punjab, Anwar started to play football at the age of seven for a local club. He started as a striker but later shifted to the defensive line.[3]

Minerva Punjab

Anwar joined the youth set-up of Minerva Punjab in 2015 and played for the club in different youth level competitions, including the Elite League. His performance at the club earned him national team call-ups.[1]

Indian Arrows (loan)

After an impressive 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign, Anwar joined Indian Arrows on a season-long loan from Minerva Punjab ahead of the 2017–18 I-League.[4] He made his professional debut in a 3–0 home win over Chennai City.[5]

Mumbai City

On 7 August 2018, Anwar joined Indian Super League club Mumbai City on a three-year deal.[6] He was loaned out to Indian Arrows for the 2018–19 I-League.[7] He was named in Mumbai City's squad for the 2019–20 Indian Super League season but later withdrew after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition.[8] Later, his contract was terminated on mutual terms and medical grounds.[9]

Mohammedan SC

On 24 August 2020, Anwar joined Mohammedan for their 2020 I-League Qualifiers,[9] but the AIFF directed the club no not allow him to train with the club, citing his heart condition. Mohammedan chose to release him, considering directions from the top football body, despite a verdict from the Delhi High Court that allowed him to join the club.[10]

Techtro Swades United

On 23 November 2020, Anwar joined Techtro Swades United of the Himachal Football League on a short-term contract.[11] He appeared twice for the club in the 2020 Himachal Football League.[12]

Delhi FC

On 21 May 2021, Anwar joined Delhi FC on five-year deal.[13][14] After being allowed by the AIFF to return to competitive football,[15] he featured in the 2021 Durand Cup and helped Delhi reach the knockout stage. He became the top scorer of the 2021 I-League Qualifiers with four goals from seven appearances.[16]

FC Goa

On 1 January 2022, Anwar joined Indian Super League club FC Goa on an eighteen-month loan from Delhi FC.[17] He made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Chennaiyin.[18]

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

On 13 July 2023, Anwar joined Mohun Bagan SG on a four-year loan from Delhi FC.[19][20]

East Bengal FC

Anwar terminated his contract with Mohun Bagan SG on 8 July and after a controversial episode of tussle with the AIFF Players Status Committee (PSC) and his former team Mohun Bagan SG, Anwar finally received his No Objection Certificate (NOC) and joined East Bengal on a five year contract. Since his signing, he is evading his punishment by remaining absent from the Delhi High Court along with his lawyer and postponing his hearing every time.[21] Anwar made his debut for East Bengal on 22 September against Kerala Blasters away at Kochi.[22]

International career

Youth level

In 2015, Anwar was called up for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup preparatory squad of India under-17 after head coach Luís Norton de Matos impressed with his defensive display for Minerva Punjab youth side against India U-17 in a practice match.[23] Two successful years with the national side saw him in the final 21-member squad for the U-17 World Cup, which was hosted in India[24] He started in all of India's group stage matches.[25]

Anwar scored the winner in India U-20's historic 2–1 win against Argentina U-20 in the 2018 COTIF Tournament.[26]

Senior debut

In May 2019, Anwar was called up for the India senior team national camp but was later sent back after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition.[27]

In March 2022, Anwar was called up for the India squad by coach Igor Štimac for two friendly matches against Bahrain and Belarus.[28][29] He made his debut on 23 March against Bahrain in a 2–1 defeat. Anwar scored his first international goal on 14 June 2022 against Hong Kong in a 4–0 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification win.[30]

Personal life

In 2019, Anwar Ali was forbidden from playing football by the AIFF as he was diagnosed with a rare heart disease, namely Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, where the heart muscle wall becomes abnormally thick and affects the pumping of blood. Later in 2021, Anwar got clearance from the AIFF to play following a Delhi High Court verdict.[31]

Career statistics

Club

As of May 2024[32]
Club Season League Cup[a] AFC Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Minerva Punjab 2017–18 I-League 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Indian Arrows (loan) 2017–18 15 0 1 0 — — 16 0
Mumbai City 2018–19 Indian Super League 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
2019–20 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Indian Arrows (loan) 2018–19 I-League 19 0 2 0 — — 21 0
Mohammedan 2020–21 I-League 2nd Division 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Techtro Swades United 2020–21 Himachal Football League 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
Delhi 2021–22 I-League 2nd Division 7 4 0 0 — 4[b] 0 11 4
Goa (loan) 2021–22 Indian Super League 10 0 0 0 — — 10 0
2022–23 20 1 2 0 — — 22 1
Goa total 30 1 2 0 0 0 — 32 1
Mohun Bagan (loan) 2023–24 Indian Super League 16 0 0 0 5[c] 2 5[b] 1 26 3
East Bengal 2024–25 Indian Super League 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
Career total 75 5 5 0 2 2 7 1 89 8
  1. ^ Includes Super Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in AFC Cup

International

As of 10 June 2024[33]
National team Year Apps Goals
India 2022 8 1
2023 10 0
2024 4 0
Total 22 1

International goals

Scores and results list India's goal tally first
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 14 June 2022 Salt Lake Stadium 6  Hong Kong 1–0 4–0 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification [30]

Honours

Mohun Bagan

India

References

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  5. ^ "Indian Arrows 3-0 Chennai City". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  6. ^ @MumbaiCityFC (7 August 2018). "Young defender Anwar Ali, who scored a spectacular free-kick in the India U20s win against Argentina U20, has joined us on a 3 year deal from Minerva Punjab" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  13. ^ @Delhi_FC (21 May 2021). "A WARRIOR HAS ARRIVED!! And we don't think he needs any introduction. His game speaks volumes of what he's made of" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  17. ^ ""I have been waiting a long time for this day" - Anwar Ali elated after officially joining FC Goa". Sportskeeda. 1 January 2022. Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  18. ^ "Goa vs. Chennaiyin - 8 January 2022". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Mohun Bagan signs India defender Anwar Ali". The Hindu. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Anwar signs Rs 11 crore deal with ATK Mohun Bagan". The Times of India. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
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