Sabbir
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Syed Rumman Bin Wali Shabbir, is a former Bangladesh
i footballer and Cadre
. He played for Mohammedan Sporting Club
in the Dhaka
domestic league during the 1980s and 1990s.
At his peak, Shabbir was regarded as one of the country's finest midfielders. He possessed exceptional ball-handling skills and frequently terrorized opposition defences with his jinking runs and mazy dribbles. The Mohammedan fans adored him, while their greatest rivals Abahani feared and respected him in equal measure. Although his career was interrupted by injury, he left a lasting impression on the domestic game.
He made several appearances for the Bangladesh national football team
, appearning in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
qualifying rounds.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i footballer and Cadre
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
. He played for Mohammedan Sporting Club
Mohammedan Sporting Club (Dhaka)
Mohammedan Sporting Club is a major sporting club in Bangladesh. It is mainly located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, though there are many local branches throughout the country.-History:...
in the Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
domestic league during the 1980s and 1990s.
At his peak, Shabbir was regarded as one of the country's finest midfielders. He possessed exceptional ball-handling skills and frequently terrorized opposition defences with his jinking runs and mazy dribbles. The Mohammedan fans adored him, while their greatest rivals Abahani feared and respected him in equal measure. Although his career was interrupted by injury, he left a lasting impression on the domestic game.
He made several appearances for the Bangladesh national football team
Bangladesh national football team
The Bangladesh national football team is the national team of Bangladesh controlled by the Bangladesh Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation and has yet to qualify for the World Cup finals...
, appearning in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
qualifying rounds.