Manchester United footballer Zidane Iqbal has mixed ethnicity as his parents is a mix of a Pakistani Punjabi father and an Iraqi mother.
Zidane Iqbal is a highly rated football player of the Manchester United academy, who made his first appearance in a United squad just recently.
The 18 years old, Zidane has become the first British South Asian to be named in a Man United matchday squad in the club’s history.
Manchester United’s Zidane Iqbal Parents And Ethnicity
Manchester United footballer Zidane Iqbal was born to his parents; a Punjabi father and an Iraqi mother, whose names are unknown at the moment.
Likewise, he belongs to mixed ethnicity comprised of roots from his Punjabi father and Muslim mother.
Zidane is now the latest player to be named in the squad of a Premier League side and also coming in the Champions League.
He signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in April 2021. He made his first-team debut for Manchester United on 8 December 2021.
He replaced Jesse Lingard in the 89th minute of the 2021–2022 UEFA Champions League match against Young Boys.
Zidane Iqbal Nationality: Where Is He From?
Zidane Iqbal’s nationality is English as He was born on 27 April 2003, in Manchester, England.
Although he was born and raised in Manchester, his heritage is originally from Southern Iraq. He is a youth international for Iraq who plays as a midfielder for the English Premier League club Manchester United.
The professional footballer played for local side Sale United before being scouted by Manchester United and is eligible to represent England as well as Iraq at the international level.
?? #Iraq U23 star Zidane Iqbal with a fantastic strike for @ManUtd U21s against Sunderland! ⚽
Pick that one out! ? @z10anepic.twitter.com/XjSteyldgw
— Soccer Iraq (@SoccerIraq) October 13, 2021
In 2021 specifically the month of May, Zidane received an Iraqi passport and has represented Iraq at the youth international level.
He was called to Iraq for the 2021 Arab Cup U-20 in June but was unable to travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Zidane Iqbal From Pakistan?
Zidane Iqbal is not from Pakistan but his parents are from Pakistan and Southern Iraq.
He is Muslim and mentions fellow Muslim footballer Mesut Ozil as an inspiration to him. Furthermore, he speaks fluent Urdu and Punjabi and also some Arabic.
Unbelievable feeling to make my professional debut at Old Trafford. I have grown up supporting this club and to represent Manchester United in the Champions League is an incredible honour. This would not have been possible without the support of my family, friends and coaches.❤️ pic.twitter.com/vExlwtKUCe
— zidane iqbal (@z10ane) December 9, 2021
He has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Under-23s and with United already assured of the top spot.
His large group of family and friends were inside Old Trafford when he made his first appearance and was dedicated to it as he waited on the touchline.