Muhammad Abdur Rahman (footballer)

Muhammad Abdur Rahman
Born (2001-11-10) 10 November 2001
Education
  • Nelson and Colne College
  • Kingsway Park High School
OccupationFootball player
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Association football career
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Coppull United FC
(West Lancashire Football League)
Youth career
(2018–2021) Burnley FC (U16–U19)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Bolton County FC (Reserves) 4 (1)
2024 Route One Rovers FC 1 (0)
2024 Euxton Villa FC 1 (0)
International career
Panjab FA (ConIFA)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of December 2024

Muhammad Abdur Rahman (born 10 November 2001) is a British Pakistani footballer. He started playing football with Burnley FC (U19 squad), and as of December 2024, he was playing for Coppull United FC as a centre-back[1][2] in the premier division of the West Lancashire Football League.

Early life and education

Muhammad Abdur Rahman was born on 10 November 2001 in Rochdale in the Greater Manchester area of England.[2][3] He attended Kingsway Park High School and then went to Nelson and Colne College.[1]

Career

Abdur Rahman started his career with Burnley FC in 2018 and played for the under nineteen squad until 2021. During his time at Burnley FC, he was recognised with the Performance of the Season (U19) award in June 2019 and Player of the Month (U19) in February 2020. Abdur Rahman participated in the Jack Wilshere NCF Elites program in London.[2][4] He also represented Panjab FA, an association football team participating in international competitions.[3]

He joined Bolton County FC in 2021, making four appearances and scoring one goal.[1] In 2024, he played for Route One Rovers FC, making two appearances, and then for Euxton Villa FC, where he made one appearance.[2][3][4]

As of December 2024, Abdur Rahman played as a centre-back for Coppull United FC. He made twenty appearances and scored one goal.[2][3]

Abdur Rahman has shared publicly ongoing mental health issues.[1][2][4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Talented defender back playing again after 'gruelling mental and physical battles'". Asian Image. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Footballer draws on Enfield training lessons to overcome mental health challenge". Enfield Independent. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d Hanif, Andleeb (16 December 2024). "Footballer Rahman dreams of playing at the highest level". Asian Express Newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Talented defender back playing again after 'gruelling mental and physical battles'". Lancashire Telegraph. 6 September 2024. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  5. ^ Rothwell, Jessica (21 April 2025). "Footballer thanks Uppermill FC after mental health fight". The Oldham Times. Retrieved 17 January 2026.