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{{short description|Indian footballer}}
{{short description|Indian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2013}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2013}}
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| name = Syed Rahim Nabi
| name = Syed Rahim Nabi
| image = Nabi.JPG
| image = Nabi.JPG
| image_size = 240
| caption = Nabi lining up for [[India national football team|India]] in 2007
| caption = Nabi lining up for [[India national football team|India]] in 2007
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|14|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|14|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Pandua, Hooghly, [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Pandua, Hooghly]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| currentclub = [[Peerless Group|Peerless SC]]  
| currentclub = [[Peerless Group|Peerless SC]]  
| clubnumber = 28
| clubnumber = 28
| height = 1.69 m
| height = 1.69 m
| position = [[Wingback (association football)|Wing-back]] / [[midfielder (association football)|Winger]]
| position = [[Wingback (association football)|Wing-back]], [[Winger (association football)|winger]]
| youthyears1 = 2001–2002
| youthyears1 = 2001–2002
| youthclubs1 = [[Tata Football Academy|Tata FA]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Tata Football Academy|Tata FA]]
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| goals1 = 11
| goals1 = 11
| years2 = 2004–2011
| years2 = 2004–2011
| clubs2 = [[East Bengal F.C.]]
| clubs2 = [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]]
| caps2 = 113
| caps2 = 113
| goals2 = 23
| goals2 = 23
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| goals3 = 4
| goals3 = 4
| years4 = 2013–2014
| years4 = 2013–2014
| clubs4 = →[[Mohammedan Sporting Club (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]](loan)
| clubs4 = →[[Mohammedan Sporting Club (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]] (loan)
| caps4 = 11
| caps4 = 11
| goals4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| years6 =  2014–2015
| years6 =  2014–2015
| clubs6 = [[Bharat F.C.]]
| clubs6 = [[Bharat F.C.|Bharat]]
| caps6 = 17
| caps6 = 17
| goals6 = 0
| goals6 = 0
| years5 = 2014
| years5 = 2014
| clubs5 = →[[Mumbai City FC]](loan)
| clubs5 = →[[Mumbai City FC|Mumbai City]] (loan)
| caps5 = 8
| caps5 = 8
| goals5 = 1
| goals5 = 1
| years8 = 2015–2016
| years8 = 2015–2016
| clubs8 = [[Mumbai F.C.]]
| clubs8 = [[Mumbai F.C.|Mumbai]]
| caps8 = 2
| caps8 = 2
| goals8 = 0
| goals8 = 0
| years7 = 2015
| years7 = 2015
| clubs7 = →[[Atlético de Kolkata]](loan)
| clubs7 = →[[Atlético de Kolkata]] (loan)
| caps7 = 2
| caps7 = 2
| goals7 = 0
| goals7 = 0
| years9 = 2016–2019
| years9 = 2016–2019
| clubs9 = [[Peerless SC]]
| clubs9 = [[Peerless SC|Peerless]]
| caps9 = 25
| caps9 = 25
| goals9 = ?
| goals9 = 3
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2013
| nationalyears1 = 2006
| nationalteam1 = [[India national football team|India]]
| nationalteam1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India U23]]  
| nationalcaps1 = 61
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 = 7
| nationalgoals1 =
| club-update = 04 August 2021 (UTC)
| nationalyears2 = 2004–2013
| nationalteam-update = 04 August 2021 (UTC)
| nationalteam2 = [[India national football team|India]]
| nationalcaps2 = 61
| nationalgoals2 = 7
| club-update = 4 August 2021 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 4 August 2021 (UTC)
| medaltemplates =  
| medaltemplates =  
{{Medal|Team|{{fb|India}}}}
{{Medal|Team|{{fb|India}}}}
{{Medal|W|[[SAFF Championship]]|[[2005 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup|2005]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[SAFF Championship]]|[[2005 SAFF Gold Cup|2005]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[SAFF Championship]]|[[2011 SAFF Championship|2011]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[SAFF Championship]]|[[2011 SAFF Championship|2011]]}}
{{Medal|RU|[[SAFF Championship]]|[[2013 SAFF Championship|2013]]}}
{{Medal|RU|[[SAFF Championship]]|[[2013 SAFF Championship|2013]]}}
}}
}}


'''Syed Rahim Nabi''' ([[Bengali language|Bengali]]: সৈয়দ রহিম নবী) (born 14 December 1985), was a professional [[India national football team|Indian international]] footballer who primarily plays as a [[Midfielder (association football)|Midfielder]] though he can play as a striker and defender. Nabi last played for [[Peerless SC]] in the [[Calcutta Football League]] and won the tournament with the club.
'''Syed Rahim Nabi''' (born 14 December 1985) is a retired professional [[India national football team|Indian international]] footballer who primarily played as a [[Midfielder (association football)|midfielder]] though he could play as a striker and defender.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/greatest-indian-football-xi-of-all-time|title=All time Indian XI|date=23 November 2016|access-date=21 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201149/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/greatest-indian-football-xi-of-all-time|website=sportskeeda.com|publisher=[[Sportskeeda]]|first=Amoy|last=Ghoshal}}</ref> Nabi last played for [[Peerless SC]] in the [[Calcutta Football League]] and won the tournament with the club.


==Club career==
==Club career==
A product of the [[Tata Football Academy]], Nabi started his career playing as a striker, then moved to midfield and then played as wing back. In recent international friendlies he has been playing as a fullback. Nabi’s club career started with Mohammedan Sporting but later joined East Bengal in 2004.
A product of the [[Tata Football Academy]], Nabi started his career playing as a striker, then moved to midfield and then played as wing back. In recent international friendlies he has been playing as a fullback. Nabi’s club career started with Mohammedan Sporting but later joined East Bengal in 2004.


After the 2012–13 season ended, Nabi signed with IMG-Reliance to join the [[Indian Super League]]. In 2013, he went to the United States on a trial with [[Major League Soccer]] side [[D.C. United]] but the signing did not materialize.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/football/6-indian-footballers-who-gave-unsuccessful-trials-abroad/2|title=6 Indian footballers who gave unsuccessful trials abroad|website=Sportskeeda.com|access-date=29 April 2021|archive-date=29 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429054428/https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/football/6-indian-footballers-who-gave-unsuccessful-trials-abroad/2|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 October 2013, it was announced that [[Mohammedan S.C. (Kolkata)|Mohammedan S.C.]] has signed Nabi on loan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Md Sporting snap ties with IPFCA|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-30/i-league/43526042_1_i-league-clubs-ipfca-pritam-kotal|accessdate=3 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208050649/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-30/i-league/43526042_1_i-league-clubs-ipfca-pritam-kotal|archive-date=8 December 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>
After the 2012–13 season ended, Nabi signed with IMG-Reliance to join the [[Indian Super League]]. In 2013, he went to the United States on a trial with [[Major League Soccer]] side [[D.C. United]] but the signing did not materialize.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/6-indian-footballers-who-gave-unsuccessful-trials-abroad|title=6 Indian footballers who gave unsuccessful trials abroad|website=Sportskeeda.com|access-date=29 April 2021|archive-date=29 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429054428/https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/football/6-indian-footballers-who-gave-unsuccessful-trials-abroad/2|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 October 2013, it was announced that [[Mohammedan S.C. (Kolkata)|Mohammedan S.C.]] has signed Nabi on loan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Md Sporting snap ties with IPFCA|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-30/i-league/43526042_1_i-league-clubs-ipfca-pritam-kotal|accessdate=3 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208050649/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-30/i-league/43526042_1_i-league-clubs-ipfca-pritam-kotal|archive-date=8 December 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In July 2015 Nabi was drafted to play for [[Atlético de Kolkata]] in the [[2015 Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Noronha |first=Anselm |title=Indian Super League clubs' domestic transfer dealings |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13440952/indian-super-league-clubs-domestic-transfer-dealings?ICID=SP |work=Goal.com |date=10 July 2015 |accessdate=12 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006154822/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13440952/indian-super-league-clubs-domestic-transfer-dealings?ICID=SP |archive-date=6 October 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In July 2015 Nabi was drafted to play for [[Atlético de Kolkata]] in the [[2015 Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Noronha |first=Anselm |title=Indian Super League clubs' domestic transfer dealings |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13440952/indian-super-league-clubs-domestic-transfer-dealings?ICID=SP |work=Goal.com |date=10 July 2015 |accessdate=12 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006154822/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13440952/indian-super-league-clubs-domestic-transfer-dealings?ICID=SP |archive-date=6 October 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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===International career===
===International career===
:''Statistics accurate as of 21 November 2013.''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dey |first1=Subrata |title=Syed Rahim Nabi - International Appearances |url=http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/ind-nabi-intl.html |website=rsssf.com |publisher=RSSSF |accessdate=19 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220063117/http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/ind-nabi-intl.html |archive-date=20 February 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{NFT player|id=9553|accessdate=}}</ref>
:''Statistics accurate as of 21 November 2013.''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dey |first1=Subrata |title=Syed Rahim Nabi - International Appearances |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/ind-nabi-intl.html |website=[[RSSSF]] |accessdate=19 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220063117/http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/ind-nabi-intl.html |archive-date=20 February 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{NFT player|id=9553|accessdate=}}</ref>{{cite web |last1=Dey |first1=Subrata |title=Syed Rahim Nabi - International Appearances |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/sports/football/rahim-nabi-says-sc-east-bengal-should-think-of-their-supporters-before-taking-atk-mohun-bagan-dgtl/cid/1325854}}


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==Honours==
==Honours==
===International (India)===
* [[Nehru Cup]] (3): 2007, 2009, 2012
* [[SAFF Championship]] (2): 2011, 2005


===Individual===
'''India'''
* AIFF Player of the year (1): 2012
* [[AFC Challenge Cup]]: [[2008 AFC Challenge Cup|2008]]
* [[SAFF Championship]]: [[2005 SAFF Gold Cup|2005]], [[2011 SAFF Championship|2011]]; runner-up: [[2013 SAFF Championship|2013]]
* [[Nehru Cup]]: [[2007 Nehru Cup|2007]], [[2009 Nehru Cup|2009]], [[2012 Nehru Cup|2012]]
 
'''Individual'''
* [[AIFF Player of the Year Awards|AIFF Player of the year]]: 2012<ref>{{cite news |title=All India Football Federation Awards: Sunil Chhetri and Bala Devi win Player of the Year Trophy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/all-india-football-federation-awards-sunil-chhetri-and-bala-devi-win-player-of-the-year-trophy-240310-2015-02-14 |access-date=26 September 2020 |work=[[India Today]] |date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926234124/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/all-india-football-federation-awards-sunil-chhetri-and-bala-devi-win-player-of-the-year-trophy-240310-2015-02-14 |archive-date=26 September 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{FIFA player|225422}}
* {{FIFA player|225422}}
* [http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/ind-nabi-intl.html Syed Nabi] RSSSF−INT appearances
* {{NFT}}
* [https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/ind-nabi-intl.html Syed Nabi] RSSSF−INT appearances
* [http://www.indianfootball.com/en/statistic/player/detail/playerId/93 IndianFootball.com profile]
* [http://www.indianfootball.com/en/statistic/player/detail/playerId/93 IndianFootball.com profile]


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{{2011–12 I-League FPAI Team of the Year}}
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{{India Squad 2011 AFC Asian Cup}}
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Latest revision as of 06:18, 20 December 2025


Syed Rahim Nabi
Nabi lining up for India in 2007
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-12-14) 14 December 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth Pandua, Hooghly, West Bengal, India
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Wing-back, winger
Club information
Current team
Peerless SC
Number 28
Youth career
2001–2002 Tata FA
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Mohammedan 31 (11)
2004–2011 East Bengal 113 (23)
2011–2013 Mohun Bagan 46 (4)
2013–2014Mohammedan (loan) 11 (0)
2014Mumbai City (loan) 8 (1)
2014–2015 Bharat 17 (0)
2015Atlético de Kolkata (loan) 2 (0)
2015–2016 Mumbai 2 (0)
2016–2019 Peerless 25 (3)
National team
2006 India U23
2004–2013 India 61 (7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 August 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 August 2021 (UTC)

Syed Rahim Nabi (born 14 December 1985) is a retired professional Indian international footballer who primarily played as a midfielder though he could play as a striker and defender.[1] Nabi last played for Peerless SC in the Calcutta Football League and won the tournament with the club.

Club career[edit | edit source]

A product of the Tata Football Academy, Nabi started his career playing as a striker, then moved to midfield and then played as wing back. In recent international friendlies he has been playing as a fullback. Nabi’s club career started with Mohammedan Sporting but later joined East Bengal in 2004.

After the 2012–13 season ended, Nabi signed with IMG-Reliance to join the Indian Super League. In 2013, he went to the United States on a trial with Major League Soccer side D.C. United but the signing did not materialize.[2] On 30 October 2013, it was announced that Mohammedan S.C. has signed Nabi on loan.[3]

In July 2015 Nabi was drafted to play for Atlético de Kolkata in the 2015 Indian Super League.[4]

After two years gap, in 2017 Nabi again joined Mohammedan with a new challenge.

International career[edit | edit source]

Statistics accurate as of 21 November 2013.[5][6]Dey, Subrata. "Syed Rahim Nabi - International Appearances".
National team Year Apps Goals
India
2004 1 0
2005 4 0
2006 4 1
2007 0 0
2008 0 0
2009 1 0
2010 6 0
2011 19 3
2012 10 1
2013 5 2
Total 50 7

International goals[edit | edit source]

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 18 February 2006 Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong  Hong Kong 2–2 2–2 Friendly
2. 13 November 2011 Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati  Malaysia 1–1 1–1 Friendly
3. 5 December 2011 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi  Bhutan 1–0 5–0 2011 SAFF Championship
4. 9 December 2011 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi  Maldives 1–0 3–1 2011 SAFF Championship
5. 25 August 2012 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi  Maldives 2–0 3–0 2012 Nehru Cup
6. 6 February 2013 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi Template:Country data PLE 2–1 2–4 Friendly
7. 5 September 2013 Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu    Nepal 2–1 2–1 2013 SAFF Championship

Honours[edit | edit source]

India

Individual

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Ghoshal, Amoy (23 November 2016). "All time Indian XI". sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. "6 Indian footballers who gave unsuccessful trials abroad". Sportskeeda.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  3. "Md Sporting snap ties with IPFCA". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  4. Noronha, Anselm (10 July 2015). "Indian Super League clubs' domestic transfer dealings". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  5. Dey, Subrata. "Syed Rahim Nabi - International Appearances". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 20 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  6. Syed Rahim Nabi at National-Football-Teams.com
  7. "All India Football Federation Awards: Sunil Chhetri and Bala Devi win Player of the Year Trophy". India Today. 14 February 2015. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

External links[edit | edit source]

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