Shabir Khan
Introduction '''Shabir Khan''' (born 10 November 1985) is a former footballer who played as a defender. Born in England, he represented the Pakistan national team.He spent his entire career at Worcester, having progressed through their youth system. He joined Gloucester City on a one-month loan deal in December 2006 and Stourport Swifts on loan in September 2011.He made his international debut for Pakistan in 2010.
Club career Born to Pakistani parents in Worcester, England, Khan came up through the youth system at Worcester City, and broke into the first team in 2004, making his debut against Cambridge City in February that year. On 7 December 2006 he joined Gloucester City on loan. He made his debut for ''the Tigers'' on 9 December 2006 in a 2–0 defeat to Cheshunt.In 2015, he was red carded while playing for Worcester City during a game against Stockport County when he performed a belly-to-belly suplex on Charlie Russell. He was however not fined or suspended for this incident.
International career Because his father is of Pakistani descent who was born in Pakistan, Shabir Khan is eligible to play for the Pakistan national team.Khan was called to represent the Pakistan for the SAFF Cup 2009 in Bangladesh in December 2009, where he scored against Bhutan.And after a three-year hiatus, Khan returned to international action, taking part in friendlies against Singapore in November 2012 and later in February 2013 against Nepal and Maldives.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by year and competitionNational teamYearAppsGoalsPakistan200941201210201330Total81=== International goals ===#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition18 December 2009Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh'''5'''–07–02009 SAFF Championship
Honours ;Worcester City*'''PASE Youth League Northern Division''' (1): 2003–04*'''Worcestershire FA Youth Player of Season''' (1): 2003–04
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