Mohammad Nawaz (born 21 January 2000), is an Indian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Club career

FC Goa

Born in

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, Nawaz signed with

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of the

after being a part of the India under-17 squad. He played for the club's

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side in the

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for the rest of the season. For the 2018–19 season, Nawaz was promoted to the club's first-team. Nawaz then made his professional debut for the club on 1 October 2018 against

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. During the match, he handled the ball outside the box which lead to the freekick which gave NorthEast United an early lead in the 8th minute before conceding again in the 53rd. The match ended in a 2–2 draw. Despite the mistake during the match, Goa head coach,

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, started Nawaz again in Goa's next match against the reigning champions

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on 6 October 2018. The result this time was better for Goa as they won 3–1, with Nawaz earning the Emerging Player of the Match award. Having played an instrumental role in the FC Goa's successful campaigns in 2018-19 and 2019-20, winning the

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and the League Winners' Shield, Nawaz became a pivotal member of the Gaurs' setup.

Mumbai City

In 2021,

defending champions

signed a three-year-long deal with Nawaz. He appeared in the 2021–22 season with the club as they finished on fifth position with Nawaz keeping five cleansheets. In April 2022, he was included in the club's

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squad, and made his continental debut in their 1–0 defeat to Emirati side Al Jazira on 14 April. He made his

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debut against

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on 3 September 2022 in a 4-3 loss and also received a yellow card. He remained on the bench in the final 2-1 loss to

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. He remained on the bench throughout the 2022-23 ISL season as backup for Phurba Lachenpa unable to make any appearance as Mumbai finished top of the table. In

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, he played only in the last group stage game against

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as Lachenpa was out due to a minor injury, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win.

International

Nawaz was part of the India under-17 side which was preparing for the

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being hosted in India. Prior to the tournament, it was announced that Nawaz wouldn't be in the 21-man squad but that he would be one of three players still training with the squad during it.

Personal life

His father works as a driver, and his mother is an anganwadi worker. He is the cousin of Mohammad Yasir.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

FC Goa *

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premiership: 2019–20

References

External links

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2000 births Living people People from Manipur Indian men's footballers FC Goa players Men's association football goalkeepers Footballers from Manipur I-League 2nd Division players Indian Super League players India men's youth international footballers {{India-footy-bio-stub