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Umar Nawaz (footballer)

Umar Nawaz (; born 1 November 2008) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a forward for the academy of EFL Championship club Wrexham and the Pakistan national team.

Early life

Born in Peshawar, Pakistan, one of Nawaz's brother was killed and another injured during the 2014 Peshawar school massacre. Nawaz and his family moved to England afterwards, in 2015.

Club career

Shortly after moving to England, he joined Bournville Academy, following that up with stint with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2022. On 10 July 2024, he joined the youth academy of Wrexham.

International career

In November 2025, Nawaz was called up to the Pakistan national team for a set of 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification matches. He made his debut on 18 November 2025, coming on as a substitute for Abdullah Shah in a 0–5 loss to Syria.

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