Syed Junaid Ahmed Shah (born 23 March 2003) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a left-back for SA Gardens and the Pakistan national team.
Club career
Civil Aviation Authority Shah joined Pakistan Premier League club Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in 2019, making his debut in the 2019 PFF National Challenge Cup. He made 7 appearances in the 2021–22 Pakistan Premier League until the league was cancelled shortly after starting.
SA Gardens On 2 March 2024, Shah signed for SA Gardens.
Loan to Wahidy On 10 April 2024, Shah was loaned to Afghanistan Champions League club Wahidy FC on a one-season deal. He returned to SA Gardens in May 2024, following the resumption of the 2023–24 PFF National Challenge Cup.
International career In October 2018, Shah was called up by the Pakistan under-15 team for the 2018 SAFF U-15 Championship held in Nepal. The team finished as the runners-up following a penalty shootout in the final against Bangladesh.
In November 2022, Shah was included in Pakistan's squad for a friendly against Nepal, Pakistan's first fixture in nearly three-and-a-half years because of the Pakistan Football Federation's suspension by FIFA. He made his senior international debut in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers as a starter against in a goalless draw against Cambodia in the first leg in Phnom Penh. He played his second match in their second leg, beating Cambodia 1–0 in Islamabad, recording Pakistan first-ever victory in World Cup qualifiers in their first fixture in home after 8 years, and qualifying for the second round for the first time.
Career statistics
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPakistan202340202530202610Total80
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