Saleem Arab
Pakistani footballer (died 2026)
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Muhammad Saleem Arab (died 26 February 2026), was a Pakistani footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Pakistan national team in the 1980s and 1990s.
Full name
Muhammad Saleem Arab
Place of birth
Karachi, Pakistan
Date of death
26 February 2026
Place of death
Karachi, Pakistan
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Saleem Arab | ||
| Place of birth | Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Date of death | 26 February 2026 | ||
| Place of death | Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Baghdad Sports | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Karachi Port Trust | |||
| International career | |||
| 1987–1993 | Pakistan | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Saleem Arab started his youth career with Lyari based Baghdad Sports club.[1] He later represented departmental side Karachi Port Trust in domestic football.[2][3]
International career
In 1987, Arab played for the Pakistan national team for the 1988 Summer Olympics qualification against Nepal.
Arab played for the Pakistan national team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification in 1993, where he made two appearances against China and Jordan.[2][4]