Sufyan Khan
Pakistani field hockey player
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Sufyan Muhammad Khan (born 13 March 2004) is a Pakistani field hockey player. He plays as a defender and is a drag flick specialist.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
13 March 2004 Bannu, Pakistan | ||
| Playing position | Defence | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
| 2022– | Pakistan | 69 | (44) |
| 2023–2025 | Pakistan U21 | 28 | (31) |
Medal record | |||
Early life
Khan was born in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He was initially mentored in his hometown by former Pakistan hockey player, Ihsanullah, before moving to the Dar Hockey Academy in Lahore.[1]
Career
Club
Khan played for Pakistan Navy between 2022 and 2023 before moving to Mari Petroleum in 2023.[2]
Under–21
Khan represented the Pakistan U–21 side at 2023 Sultan of Johor Cup, 2023 Junior Hockey World Cup, and 2023 Junior Asia Cup.[3]
Senior national team
Khan made his senior international debut in 2022 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where the team finished third.[3]
Since his debut, Khan is seen as a penalty corner specialist.[1] He scored 5 goals in the Asian champions Trophy 2023 where Pakistan finished 5th. In the 2023 Asian Games he scored 3 goals where Pakistan failed to qualify for the medal round. He scored once in the 2024 Men's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers where Pakistan failed to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. In the first match of the Azan Shah Cup 2024 against Malaysia he scored his first hatrick, Pakistan registered a 5–4 Victory against Malaysia, thanks to his hatrick, He also scored against South Korea in a 4–0 victory. however, Pakistan lost the Azlan Shah Cup Final to Japan. He scored against Malaysia in the Nations Cup 2024 in a 4–4 draw which was his only goal in the tournament, Pakistan lost the Nations Cup Semi finals to New Zealand and failed to qualify for Pro League. In the Asian champions Trophy 2024 he performed brilliantly once again and scored 6 goals in that tournament, Pakistan won the bronze medal. In 2024 he was awarded FIH Rising Star of the Year (Men) due to his brilliant performances.