Niaz Gul
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.jpg) Gul with Pakistan Air Force in 1963 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Niaz Gul | ||
| Date of birth | Unknown | ||
| Place of birth | British India | ||
| Date of death | 14 January 2021 | ||
| Place of death | Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Pakistan Air Force | |||
| Pakistan Airlines | |||
| International career | |||
| 1962–1967 | Pakistan | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Niaz Gul (Urdu: نیاز گل; died 14 January 2021) was a Pakistani footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Gul is regarded as one of the most prominent goalkeepers of the Pakistan national football team during the 1960s.[1]
Gul played for the Pakistan Air Force team in the 1960s,[2][3][4] captaining the side several times throughout his career.[5] In 1963, he helped the team reach a runners-up position at the 1963 Mohammad Ali Bogra Football Tournament, finishing behind Victoria SC.[6]
He later played for Pakistan Airlines.[7]
International career
Gul represented the Pakistan national team in the 1960s.[1] He was first selected for the 1962 Merdeka Tournament,[8][9] Where he was key in protecting the net throughout the tournament, also being included in the final against Indonesia.[10]
In 1964, he was the starting goalkeeper for the 1964 Summer Olympics qualification. The next year, he took part in the 1965 RCD Cup held in Tehran, Iran, as well as the 1967 RCD Cup, where he came on as a substitute for Muhammad Latif in the second half.[11][12] Gul also participated with the national team at the 1968 AFC Asian Cup qualification.
Death
Gul died on 14 January 2021.[13]