Ashqar Zamil Ahmed (born 31 August 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Reading.
Career Ahmed made his professional debut with Reading in a 3–1 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 1–1 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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReading2024–25League One503000401202025–26League One900020101202026–27League One0000201030Total140304060270Forest Green Rovers (loan)2025–26National League13000—00130Career total270304060400
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