Imran Niazi (born November 17, 1986) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Niazi was first called up to the Pakistan under-23 national team for the 2004 South Asian Games, where he helped Pakistan win the gold medal.
He made his senior international debut in the 2005 SAFF Championship against Bangladesh.
In 2007, Niazi was also present with the Pakistan under-23 team at the Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics Qualifiers where his side beat Singapore in a home and away series to qualify for the second round.
In 2008, Niazi was named the Pakistan national team vice-captain for the 2008 SAFF Championship with Zahid Hameed as captain. He was also vice-captain in a friendly against Malaysia at the end of the year, under Muhammad Essa's captaincy.
After last playing against India at the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification, he was dropped from the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification against Bangladesh.
+Appearances and goals by year and competition !National team !Year !Apps !Goals | |||
Pakistan | 2005 | 6 | 0 |
2006 | 3 | 0 | |
2007 | 2 | 0 | |
2008 | 6 | 0 | |
2011 | 1 | 0 | |
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