Mohammed Raheem
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohammed Fataul Raheem | ||
| Date of birth | 10 August 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Seaqaqa, Fiji | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ba | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2021 | Seaqaqa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Seaqaqa | ||
| 2023– | Ba | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Fiji U20 | 7 | (1) |
| 2023– | Fiji U23 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | Fiji | 4 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:48, 23 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:58, 19 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Mohammed Raheem (born 10 August 2003) is a Fijian footballer who currently plays for Fiji Premier League club Ba and the Fiji national team.[1]
Club career
[edit]Raheem began his career in the youth setup of his local club Seaqaqa F.C. in 2015. That year he was named the best player of the U12 league semi-finals as Seaqaqa defeated Nadroga to advance to the championship.[2] He progressed through the club's ranks, eventually making his Fiji Premier League debut with the senior team.[3] In 2022, he was a key player for Seaqaqa first-team as it advanced deep into the Inter-District Championship (IDC).[4]
In February 2023, Raheem transferred to perennial league contenders Ba.[5] He scored the game-winning goal against Labasa to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2023 IDC.[6] In the next match, Raheem scored a hat-trick in the semis en route to Ba eventually winning the championship. He went on to win the tournament's golden boot award as top scorer in the competition.[7] In January 2024, the player confirmed his commitment to the club and announced he would be remaining part of the squad for the 2024 season.[8]
International career
[edit]Raheem represented Fiji at the youth level in the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship. He scored against Tonga in a 3–0 victory that propelled Fiji to the knockout rounds.[9] Fiji ultimately won the silver medal in the tournament, falling to New Zealand in the final.[10] Raheem was included in Fiji's squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Argentina.[3] He went on to appear in all three of his country's matches in the tournament.[11] In preparation for the competition, Raheem was part of the squad that competed in the 2023 PSSI U-20 Mini Tournament in Indonesia in which Fiji would compete against Guatemala, New Zealand and the hosts.[12] In August of that year, Raheem was part of Fiji's national under-23 team that competed in the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.[13]
In October 2023, Raheem was added to the Fiji senior national team squad for the 2023 Pacific Games after an impressive club season.[14] However, he was not part of the final roster because it was too late to make additions to the squad.[15] He went on to make his senior international debut on 18 March 2024 in a friendly away at the Solomon Islands. He scored his first senior international goal in the match, an eventual 1–2 defeat.[16] Three days later, he scored again against the same opponents, this time in a 2–0 victory.[17]
international goals
[edit]Scores and results list Tahiti's's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 18 March 2024 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands |  Solomon Islands | 1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 2. | 21 March 2024 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands | Solomon Islands | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| Last updated 23 March 2024 | ||||||
International statistics
[edit]- As of match played 19 June 2024[18]
| Fiji | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 2 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Soccerway profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "First Final". The Fiji Sun. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ a b "From Seaqaqa to San Juan: Mohammed Fataul Raheem's Journey to FIFA U20 World Cup". Fiji Football Association. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Salalo, Sereana. "Seaqaqa Secures Spot in Semis". The Fiji Sun. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Singh, Zanzeer. "Fiji FA verifies player transfers". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Chandar, Reginald. "Raheem puts Ba into IDC Semis". Fiji Live. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Romena, Romeka. "Raheem Dedicates IDC Win, Award to Dad". Fiji Live. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Chan, Simran. "Raheem Confirms Season with Ba". Fiji Live. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Kotobalavu, Josefa. "Fiji Beat Tonga 3-0 in Oceania Football U19 Clash". Mai TV Fiji. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "NEW ZEALAND WIN OFC U-19 CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 WITH 3-0 VICTORY OVER FIJI". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Global Sports Archive profile". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Saltori, Rafael. "Fiji U-20 squad for invitational tournament in Indonesia is announced". Oceania Football Center. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "NEW ZEALAND THROUGH TO SEMI-FINALS AT OFC MEN'S OLYMPIC QUALIFIER AFTER BEATING FIJI". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Singh, Indra. "Raheem set for Pacific Games". FBC News. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Ba Striker Raheem Miss Out". Fiji One News. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Raniga, Nitesh. "Solomon Islands beat Fiji with late goal". FBC News. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Raniga, Nitesh. "Fiji silences doubters with win". FBC News. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
External links
[edit]- Mohammed Raheem at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mohammed Raheem at Global Sports Archive
- Mohammed Raheem at Soccerway
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