Anisa Anwar Ali (born 28 August 2000) is an Indian professional

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who plays as a centre-back for

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club

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, on loan from

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club

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, and the India national team.

Club career

Born in Adampur,

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, 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.

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.

Indian Arrows (loan)

After an impressive 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign, Anwar joined

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on a season-long loan from Minerva Punjab ahead of the

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. He made his professional debut in a 3–0 home win over

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Mumbai City

On 7 August 2018, Anwar joined

club

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on a three-year deal. He was loaned out to Indian Arrows for the

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. He was named in Mumbai City's squad for the

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but later withdrew after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition. Later, his contract was terminated on mutual terms and medical grounds.

Mohammedan SC

On 24 August 2020, Anwar joined Mohammedan for their 2020 I-League Qualifiers, but the

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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

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that allowed him to join the club.

Techtro Swades United

On 23 November 2020, Anwar joined Techtro Swades United of the

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on a short-term contract. He appeared twice for the club in the 2020 Himachal Football League.

Delhi FC

On 21 May 2021, Anwar joined

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on five-year deal. After being allowed by the AIFF to return to competitive football, he featured in the 2021 Durand Cup and helped Delhi reach the knockout stage. He became the top scorer of the

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with four goals from seven appearances.

FC Goa

On 1 January 2022, Anwar joined

club

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on an eighteen-month loan from Delhi FC. He made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Chennaiyin.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

On 13 July 2023, Anwar joined

on a four-year loan deal from Delhi FC, having signed a pre-contract in January 2023.

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

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impressed with his defensive display for Minerva Punjab youth side against India U-17 in a practice match. 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 He started in all of India's

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

Senior debut

In May 2019, Anwar was called up for the

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senior team national camp but was later sent back after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition. In March 2022, Anwar was called up for the India squad by coach

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for two friendly matches against

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and

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. 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

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in a 4–0

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win.

Personal life

In 2019, Anwar Ali was forbidden from playing football by the

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

verdict.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

:''Scores and results list India's goal tally first''

Honours

Mohun Bagan *

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India * SAFF Championship:

* Intercontinental Cup:

* Tri-Nation Series:

References

External links

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Anwar Ali
at Indian Super League {{DEFAULTSORT:Ali, Anwar 2000 births Living people People from Jalandhar district Indian men's footballers India men's international footballers FC Goa players Punjab FC players Indian Arrows players Men's association football defenders Footballers from Punjab, India I-League players Indian Super League players India men's youth international footballers Mohun Bagan Super Giant players Delhi FC players

Club career

Minerva Punjab

Indian Arrows (loan)

Mumbai City

Mohammedan SC

Techtro Swades United

Delhi FC

FC Goa

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

International career

Youth level

Senior debut

Personal life

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

Honours

References

Further reading

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