McKeal Aroon Abdullah (; born 7 July 2005) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Ilkeston Town. Born in England, he plays for the Pakistan national football team.
Club career
Mansfield Town The 2022–23 season saw Abdullah score twenty-five goals across all competitions for the Mansfield Town Under-19s team, winning the Academy Player of the Year award, and being awarded a first professional contract.
On 8 August 2023, he made his senior debut as a late substitute in a 2–0 EFL Cup first round victory over Grimsby Town, making his league debut in similar circumstances four days later against Morecambe.
On 4 October 2024, Abdullah joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Basford United on loan until January 2025. In February 2025, he joined Ilkeston Town on loan for the remainder of the season.
International career Abdullah is eligible to play for Pakistan due to his heritage. In November 2023, the Pakistan Football Federation contacted Abdullah, along with Adil Nabi and Mohammad Fazal for the next international window. On 6 June 2024, Abdullah made his debut for Pakistan against Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers as a substitute in the additional time.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMansfield Town2023–24League Two10001020402024–25League One0000001010Total1000103050Basford United (loan)2024–25Northern Premier League Premier Division17400–52226Career total184001082276
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPakistan202420202540Total60
Honours Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24
See also
British Asians in association football List of Pakistan international footballers born outside Pakistan
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