Muhammad Arslan Qadir known as Arslan Qadir (born 5 February 1994)Pakistan Squad at Champions Trophy
Hockey India official website. Retrieved 13 December 2014 is a Pakistani

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player.

Background and family

Qadir belongs to

Dera Ghazi Khan Dera Ghazi Khan (), abbreviated as D.G. Khan, is a city in the southwestern part of Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 19th largest city of Pakistan by population. Lying west of the Indus River, it is the headquarters of Dera Ghazi Khan District and ...

. His brother, Faisal has also represented Pakistan in hockey.

Career

2010

At the Youth Olympics held in Singapore, Qadir emerged the joint top goal scorer with 10 goals and helped the team win a silver medal.Dar Hockey Academy's Arsalan in Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy
Ijaz Chaudhry Daily Times. 5 December 2014 Retrieved 13 December 2014

2013

Qadir made his senior debut during the Australian tour just before the Asian Champions Trophy in

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. He was part of the 2013 Junior World Cup.

2014

Qadir was part of the team at the 2014 Champions Trophy held in

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. His 2 goals in the semi-final win over India earned him the man of the match award.Pakistan defeat India after thrilling hockey match
13 December 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014 Before the Champions Trophy, Qadir had earned 46 international caps.

References

1994 births Living people Pakistani male field hockey players People from Dera Ghazi Khan District Field hockey players from Punjab, Pakistan Field hockey players at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup players 21st-century Pakistani people {{Pakistan-fieldhockey-bio-stub