Muhammad Abdul Malik was a Pakistani footballer who played as a defender. He represented the Punjab football team throughout the 1950s, and also played for the Pakistan national team in the early 1950s.
Club career
Malik played for the Punjab University Football team from 1948 to 1952. He then played for Okara based departmental side Sutlej Cotton Mills in the 1950s.
He also represented the Punjab football team selection at the National Football Championship, helping them win several championships. He was also a part of the Punjab team when they played against touring Iran at Lahore in 1952.
International career
In 1953, Malik was called up to the Pakistan national team for the 1953 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament held in Rangoon, Burma. The following year, he played in a friendly against Singapore which ended in a 2–2 draw. He was also present with the Pakistan team for their participation in the 1954 Asian Games.
The next year, he featured in all three matches at the 1954 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament. Malik last played with the Pakistan national team at the 1955 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament.
Honours National Football Championship Winners (5): 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957
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