Ashqar Zamil Ahmed (born 31 August 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Forest Green Rovers, on loan from club Reading.
Ahmed made his professional debut with Reading in a 3âÂÂ1 EFL Trophy win over West Ham United U21 on 20 August 2024. Ahmed went on to make his league debut for Reading on 9 November 2024, in a 1âÂÂ1 away draw to Stevenage, coming on as a 75th minute substitute for Michael Craig.
On 2 July 2025, Reading announced that Ahmed had signed a new two-year contract with the club.
On 6 February 2026, Ahmed joined Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.