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Rakib Hossain

Mohammed Rakib Hossain (; born 18 November 1998) is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays for Bangladesh Premier League club, Bashundhara Kings, and the Bangladesh national team. As a versatile player, Rakib can play in a multitude of roles but mostly plays as a right-winger.

Club career

Chittagong Abahani

He scored a goal against Sheikh Russel KC in the 2020 Federation Cup quarter-final, on 1 January 2021, helping Chittagong Abahani reach the semi-finals of the tournament.

Dhaka Abahani

On 20 October 2021, Rakib joined Dhanmondi giants Abahani Limited Dhaka.

International career

Rakib made his senior debut against Sri Lanka during a 2020 Bangabandhu Cup match on 19 January 2020. He was credited with an assist on Mohammad Ibrahim's goal in the 83rd minute.

During the 2021 SAFF Championship game against Nepal, Rakib's back pass to Anisur Rahman Zico lead to confusion in the Bangladesh defense, and after a late challenge by Zico on Nepali striker Anjan Bista he was sent off. Eventually, 10-men Bangladesh ended up drawing the game 1–1, and thus were reach unable to tournament final.

On 22 September 2022, Rakib scored his first senior international goal for Bangladesh in 1–0 win over Cambodia.

Personal life

His younger brother, Asadul Islam Sakib, is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

International

Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first.

Honours

Abahani Limited Dhaka

Bashundhara Kings

Bangladesh U23

References