Tariq Kazi
Tariq Kazi (born 6 October 2000) is a Finnish born Bangladeshi footballer who currently plays as a defender for Bangladesh Football Premier League side Bashundhara Kings.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tariq Kazi | ||
| Date of birth | 6 October 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Tampere, Finland | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bashundhara Kings | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Ilves | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–19 | Ilves | 15 | (0) |
| 2018 | → HJS Akatemia (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2019 | Ilves II | 12 | (0) |
| 2019– | Bashundhara Kings | 2 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2017 | Finland U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018 | Finland U19 | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 09:34, 17 February 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2018 | |||
Personal life
Kazi was born to a Finnish mother and a Bangladeshi father in Tampere. Kazi, who has represented Finland in the U19 national team, also has a Bangladeshi passport due to his family roots.
Club career
Ilves
Kazi, who started his football career in the Ilves Futis League, played a total of 15 Veikkausliiga matches in Ilves. In the 2018–19 season, he played in three Veikkausliiga matches, five Finnish Cup matches and twelve Ilves / 2 matches at Second.[4]
Bashundhara Kings
On 12 November 2019, it was confirmed that Kazi moves from Ilves to Bashundhara Kings, Bangladesh's ruling champion, on a three-year contract (which includes options). Tariq's right of representation is immediately transferred to his new club. The lynx receives compensation for the transfer.
On 20 February 2020, Tariq made his premier league debut for Kings against Bangladesh Police FC.
Honours and achievements
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