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{{Short description|
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Zidane Iqbal
| image = Zidane Iqbal debut.jpg
| caption = Iqbal with [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in 2021
| full_name = Zidane Aamar Iqbal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/2163099|title=Premier League clubs publish 2020/21 retained lists|date=4 June 2021|accessdate=3 August 2021|website=premierleague.com|archive-date=6 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406161143/https://www.premierleague.com/news/2163099|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|4|27|df=y}}
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| currentclub = [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]]
| clubnumber = 14
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Sale United
| youthyears2 = {{0|0000}}–2021
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| years3 = 2023–
| clubs3 = [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]]
| caps3 =
| goals3 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2021–
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| nationalyears2 = 2022–
| nationalteam2 = [[Iraq national football team|Iraq]]
| nationalcaps2 =
| nationalgoals2 =
| club-update =
| ntupdate =
}}
'''Zidane Aamar Iqbal''' ({{
Iqbal joined [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]'s youth system aged nine. He made his first-team debut in a [[UEFA Champions League]] match in December 2021. Iqbal represented Iraq at [[Iraq national under-23 football team|under-23]] level before making his senior international debut in January 2022.
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==Club career==
===Manchester United===
Iqbal signed his first professional contract with [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in April 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-contract-20333990|title=Manchester United teenager Zidane Iqbal signs professional contract|first=Samuel|last=Luckhurst|date=7 April 2021|accessdate=4 August 2021|website=manchestereveningnews.co.uk|archive-date=27 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127034320/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-contract-20333990|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://britasia.tv/sports-pakistani-origin-zidane-iqbal-signs-professional-contract-with-manchester-united/|title=Sports: Pakistani-Origin Zidane Iqbal Signs Professional Contract with Manchester United|first=Priyanca|last=Kumari|date=9 April 2021|accessdate=4 August 2021|website=britasia.tv|archive-date=10 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210064839/https://britasia.tv/sports-pakistani-origin-zidane-iqbal-signs-professional-contract-with-manchester-united/|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his first-team debut for Manchester United on 8 December 2021 as an 89th-minute substitute in a [[2021–22 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] match against [[BSC Young Boys|Young Boys]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Simon |last=Stone |title=Man Utd 1-1 Young Boys: Youthful United side held in final Champions League group game |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59570192 |work=BBC Sport |date=8 December 2021 |accessdate=8 December 2021 |archive-date=12 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212064605/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59570192 |url-status=live }}</ref> Thus, he became the first British-born South Asian as well the first Iraqi to play for the club, and the first ever British South Asian and Iraqi to play in the Champions League.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zidane Iqbal becomes Manchester United's first British South Asian player|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59595236|access-date=10 December 2021|date=9 December 2021|work=BBC Sport|last=Varley|first=Ciaran|archive-date=20 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720102756/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59595236|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12489941/manchester-united-zidane-iqbal-becomes-first-british-south-asian-in-clubs-history-after-champions-league-appearance|title=Zidane Iqbal becomes first British South Asian to play in the UEFA Champions League|website=skysports.com|access-date=6 April 2022|archive-date=31 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531220342/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12489941/manchester-united-zidane-iqbal-becomes-first-british-south-asian-in-clubs-history-after-champions-league-appearance|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Utrecht===
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In May 2021, he received an Iraqi passport, and has represented Iraq at youth international level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://shafaq.com/ar/%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%80%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9/%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%AF-%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%82%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85-%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%81%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A|title=لاعب مانشستر يونايتد "زيدان إقبال" يتسلم الجواز العراقي|trans-title=Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal receives Iraqi passport|date=20 May 2021|accessdate=4 August 2021|website=shafaq.com|language=Arabic|archive-date=8 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208203849/https://shafaq.com/ar/%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%80%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9/%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%AF-%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%82%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85-%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%81%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MEN">{{cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/zidane-iqbal-manchester-united-beckham-21021488|title=Manchester United video suggests Zidane Iqbal may be the next David Beckham in the making|first=Daniel|last=Feliciano|date=10 July 2021|accessdate=4 August 2021|website=manchestereveningnews.co.uk|archive-date=20 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520033650/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/zidane-iqbal-manchester-united-beckham-21021488|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2021, he was called up to the [[Iraq national under-20 football team|Iraq under-20 team]] for the [[2021 Arab Cup U-20]]. However, he was refused to travel by Manchester United, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ina.iq/127701--.html|title=مانشستر يونايتد يرفض التحاق زيدان بمنتخب الشباب|trans-title=Manchester United refuse Zidane to join the youth team|date=10 June 2021|accessdate=4 August 2021|website=ina.iq|language=Arabic|archive-date=8 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208212849/https://www.ina.iq/127701--.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In September 2021, Iqbal received his first call up to the [[Iraq national under-23 football team|Iraq
=== Senior ===
In January 2022, Iqbal was called up to the [[Iraq national football team|Iraq national team]] for the [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers]] against [[Iran national football team|Iran]] and [[Lebanon national football team|Lebanon]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Zidane Iqbal: Iraq set to hand Manchester United teenager international debut away in Iran |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12519326/zidane-iqbal-iraq-set-to-hand-manchester-united-teenager-international-debut-away-in-iran |website=Sky Sports |date=20 January 2022 |access-date=24 January 2022 |archive-date=28 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128072334/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12519326/zidane-iqbal-iraq-set-to-hand-manchester-united-teenager-international-debut-away-in-iran |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his debut in a 1–0 loss to Iran on 27 January 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zidane Iqbal becomes 32nd international player in Manchester United squad |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/zidane-iqbal-manchester-united-internationals-22899229 |website=Manchester Evening News |date=27 January 2022 |access-date=27 January 2022 |archive-date=4 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204024309/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/zidane-iqbal-manchester-united-internationals-22899229 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In September 2023, Iqbal was called up for the [[2023 King's Cup]] tournament in Thailand.
In January 2024, Iqbal is included in the squad [[2023 AFC Asian Cup]] tournament held in Qatar where he made his first appearance in the tournament on 15 January 2024 against [[Indonesia national football team|Indonesia]].
On 26 March 2024, Iqbal scored his first international goal during the [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification]] match against [[Philippines national football team|Philippines]] in a 5–0 away win.
==Style of play==
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==Personal life==
As one of a
Iqbal is [[Muslims|Muslim]], and cites [[Mesut Özil]] as an inspiration for him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/zidane-iqbal-interview-with-the-fa-to-mark-south-asian-heritage-month|title=Iqbal Enjoying the 'Rollercoaster Ride'|first=Matthew|last=Holt|date=3 August 2021|accessdate=4 August 2021|website=manutd.com|archive-date=4 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804155031/https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/zidane-iqbal-interview-with-the-fa-to-mark-south-asian-heritage-month|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/zidane-iqbal-man-united-academy-21218237|title=Manchester United academy star Zidane Iqbal names his football idol|first=Liam|last=Wood|date=3 August 2021|accessdate=4 August 2021|website=manchestereveningnews.co.uk|archive-date=21 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521194714/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/zidane-iqbal-man-united-academy-21218237|url-status=live}}</ref> Iqbal has stated in interviews that he is fluent in [[English language|English]] and can speak a bit of [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and [[Arabic]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2023 |title="They Were All Swinging Their Shoes" 🥴 {{!}} Zidane Iqbal {{!}} Spotlight Questions 💬 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrVh7d3X2U=3m41s |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520232803/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrVh7d3X2U=3m41s |archive-date=20 May 2023 |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=YouTube |quote=Event occurs at 3:41}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-▼
!rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan=2|Season
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|rowspan=3|[[Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy|Manchester United U21]]
|[[2021–22 EFL Trophy|2021–22]]
|-
|[[2022–23 EFL Trophy|2022–23]]
|-
!colspan=2|Total
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|[[2021–22 Manchester United F.C. season|2021–22]]
|[[Premier League]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=UCL|Appearance in
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|[[2022–23 Manchester United F.C. season|2022–23]]
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|[[2023–24 FC Utrecht season|2023–24]]
|[[Eredivisie]]
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|-
!colspan=3|Career total
!
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{{notelist}}
===International===
{{updated|match played
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-▼
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
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|2023||2||0
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|2024||
▲|-
''Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.''
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
! scope="col" |No.
! data-sort-type="date" scope="col" |Date
! scope="col" |Venue
! scope="col" |Cap
! scope="col" |Opponent
! scope="col" |Score
! scope="col" |Result
! scope="col" |Competition
|-
! scope="row" |1
▲!colspan=2|Total||8||0
|26 March 2024
|[[Rizal Memorial Stadium]], [[Manila]], Philippines
| align="center" |10
|{{fb|PHI}}
| align="center" |0–'''4'''
| align="center" |0–5
|[[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|}
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[[Category:Eredivisie players]]
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[[Category:2023 AFC Asian Cup players]]
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