Apps (Gls) | Playing position Years Team Height 1.85 m Position Defender | |
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Date of birth (1998-01-26) 26 January 1998 (age 19) Similar Daniel O'Shaughnessy, Kevin Toner, Adil Nabi, Otis Khan | ||
Meet new signing easah suliman
Easah Suliman (born 26 January 1998) is an English footballer currently playing for Aston Villa. Suliman has represented England at youth level and is noted for being the first player of Asian heritage to captain an England representative side, having done so at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 levels.
Contents
- Meet new signing easah suliman
- Easah suliman goals defending england pakistan
- Aston Villa
- Loan to Cheltenham Town
- International career
- Personal life
- Career statistics
- References
Easah suliman goals defending england pakistan
Aston Villa
Easah Suliman was called up to train with the first-team squad by Rémi Garde during the 2015-16 season, and was named as a substitute for a match in the EFL Cup against Notts County on 25 August 2015.
Loan to Cheltenham Town
On 4 August 2016, Suliman joined Cheltenham Town on loan until 2 January 2017. He made his Cheltenham debut on 6 August 2016 in a 1–1 home draw against Leyton Orient. Three days later he played the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 EFL Cup win against League One side Charlton Athletic.
International career
Suliman has represented England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 levels and was the first player of Asian (Pakistani) heritage to captain an England side at any level. Suliman captained England Under-16s at the 2014 Montaigu Tournament with the side finishing third overall. Suliman has also captained England at under-17 level against the Faroe Islands.
Suliman was promoted to the England Under-19 side in August 2016 and played the full match in a 1-1 friendly against the Netherlands Under-19 side. A penalty shoot-out was held following the match with Suliman scoring the winning penalty. Tom Davies of Everton started the game as captain but passed the armband to Suliman after he was substituted in the 61st minute.
Personal life
Suliman has discussed his British Pakistani heritage and being a Muslim professional footballer in interviews. He has spoken of his family's friendship with England cricketer Moeen Ali and how he encouraged him to keep going to secure a professional contract.