Syed Rahim Nabi (Bengali: সৈয়দ রহিম নবী; born 14 December 1985) is a retired professional Indian international footballer who primarily played as a midfielder though he could play as a striker and defender. Nabi last played for Peerless SC in the Calcutta Football League and won the tournament with the club. Club career A product of the Tata Football Academy, Nabi started his career playing as a striker, then moved to midfield and then played as wing back. In recent international friendlies he has been playing as a fullback. Nabi’s club career started with Mohammedan Sporting but later joined East Bengal in 2004. After the 2012–13 season ended, Nabi signed with IMG-Reliance to join the Indian Super League. In 2013, he went to the United States on a trial with Major League Soccer side D.C. United but the signing did not materialize. On 30 October 2013, it was announced that Mohammedan S.C. has signed Nabi on loan. In July 2015 Nabi was drafted to play for Atlético de Kolkata in the 2015 Indian Super League. After two years gap, in 2017 Nabi again joined Mohammedan with a new challenge. International career Statistics accurate as of 21 November 2013. International goals Honours India AFC Challenge Cup: 2008 SAFF Championship: 2005, 2011; runner-up: 2013 Nehru Cup: 2007, 2009, 2012 Individual AIFF Player of the year (1): 2012 References External links Syed Nabi RSSSF−INT appearances IndianFootball.com profile 1985 births People from Hooghly district Footballers from West Bengal Indian footballers India international footballers India youth international footballers Association football wingers Association football fullbacks Association football utility players Footballers at the 2006 Asian Games 2011 AFC Asian Cup players Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) players Bharat FC players I-League players Mumbai City FC players ATK (football club) players Indian Super League players Asian Games competitors for India Peerless SC players Living people