Pakistani-born footballer Zidane Iqbal will play for Manchester United at the senior level.
According to Sky Sports website, Zidane Iqbal, 18-year-old midfielder Zidane Iqbal is from Manchester's Valle Range. His father is Pakistani and his mother is Iraqi.He started playing football at an early age. Zidane Iqbal signed his first professional contract in April.
According to recent statistics, 0.25% of footballers of Asian descent have a British Asian background, despite being 7% of the UK population.
Speaking to MUTV, Zaidan Iqbal said, "I a
m feeling very good. I worked my whole life for this opportunity. It is a dream come true. This is just the beginning and I hope I can move on. "
Manchester-born Zidane Iqbal has spent more than a decade with United. He started playing football at an early age.
Before playing at the senior level, Zidane Iqbal represented United at U-18 and U-23.
They may be eligible to play for England, Iraq or Pakistan. Earlier this year, the young footballer represented Iraq's U-23 in a friendly match.
Expressing happiness, Zidane Iqbal wrote on Twitter: "Incredible feeling of starting your career at Old Trafford."
"I grew up supporting this club and it is an incredible honor to represent Manchester United in the Champions League. It would not have been possible without my family, friends and coaches. "
