Nadia Khan, born on 27 February 2001 in Leeds, England, is a trailblazing forward who represents the Pakistan women’s national football team. Known for her dynamic finishing and dual-cultural roots, she’s become a central figure in Pakistan’s emerging football narrative.
Club Career: England and Pakistan
Doncaster Rovers Belles
Developed through Leeds United Regional Talent Centre and the Belles’ youth system, Nadia broke into the Doncaster Rovers Belles first team in 2018 and became the club’s longest-serving player. In January 2023, she suffered an ACL injury while training with Pakistan, pausing her career temporarily.
Loan to Karachi City
In July 2024, she joined Karachi City WFC on loan, helping the team win Pakistan’s 2024 National Women’s Football Championship. She scored 6 goals in 5 matches and was honored as Player of the Tournament in their title-winning run.
International Career with Pakistan
Nadia made her senior debut for Pakistan on 7 September 2022 during the SAFF Women’s Championship. In a historic match against the Maldives, she scored four goals in one game, marking Pakistan’s largest-ever win and making her the first Pakistani woman to score four international goals in a match. She scored again in July 2025 during a 2–0 victory over Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification.
As of mid‑2025, Nadia has amassed 7 caps and scored 5 international goals, making her joint‑top scorer for Pakistan alongside Hajra Khan.
Style of Play & Strengths
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Clinical finisher: Proven by her four‑goal haul and decisive goals in qualification matches.
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Intelligent movement: Knows how to exploit space and time her runs behind defense.
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Ambition and resilience: Returned from a major ACL injury and rejoined both club and national setup stronger.
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Dual-system experience: Benefits from structured English club football combined with international exposure for Pakistan.
Achievements & Milestones
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Historic four‑goal match against Maldives, fueling Pakistan’s biggest-ever international win (7–0).
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Player of the Tournament in the 2024 National Women’s Championship with Karachi City WFC — scoring 6 goals in 5 games to capture the title.
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Joint all‑time top scorer for Pakistan’s women’s national team by July 2025.
Future Outlook
At just 24, Nadia’s ambitions include reclaiming a regular role at Doncaster, continuing to lead Pakistan’s attack in continental qualifiers, and paving the way for more British‑Pakistani players to represent the Green Shirts. With both club and national experience bridging two systems, she’s positioned to inspire the next generation.
Conclusion
Nadia Khan expertly blends British football upbringing with national pride—scoring history, lifting titles, and returning stronger after injury. As she continues to shine on multiple stages, she stands as a powerful symbol of modern-day ambition in Pakistani women’s sport.
