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A substantial growth has been witnessed in Bangladesh Football for the past few years which reflects their journey of resilience and revival significantly. Though cricket has a dominant figure in the sports sector, football is also growing equally in Bangladesh and encourages the youth to pursue it as their long term career. And this sport is being re-established strongly in Bangladesh through improved infrastructure, increased international exposure, and the unparalleled support of the ardent followers of football.
Shamit Shome Shines!
- The Canadian Footballer Shamit Shome has obtained the official approval from FIFA
- With this he can switch his international allegiance from Canada to Bangladesh
- Since, he had not participated in the senior competitive match Shamit had the eligibility for this switch under FIFA rules
- The position of Shamit in Bangladesh is expected to be as a midfielder
- His arrival into the team boost the standard of the team in an international stage
Notable Bangladeshi Footballers in FIFA World Cup
The world has witnessed the legacy of Bangladesh which dates from 1986, the following are some of the crucial and significant players who showcased their dominance in the FIFA World Cup.
| খেলোয়াড়ের নাম | অবস্থান | Year of FIFA WC | Valuable Input |
| Ashraf Uddin Ahmed Chunnu | Winger | 1986 | First Bangladeshi to score in a FIFA Qualifier |
| Kaiser Hamid | Defender | 1986 | Strong defensive presence & contributed as a key player for rare win |
| Sheikh Mohammad Aslam | Striker | 1990 | A prolific scorer and a vital player in the attacking unit |
| Rumman Bin Wali Sabbir | Midfielder | 1990 | A crucial player with creativity and control |
| Jewel Rana | Forward | 1998 | Known for attacks and prolific goals |
| Alfaz Ahmed | Forward | 1998-2006 | Consistent goal scorer |
| Mohammad Monem Munna | Defender | 1990 | Recognised as a legend of center-back and captain of national team |
| Mohammad Arman Aziz | Midfielder | 2002 | Popular for work rate and midfield strength |
| Mamunul Islam | Midfielder | 2010 – 2018 | A great starter, and a contributor defensively & offensively |
| Jamal Bhuyan | Midfielder | 2011 – Present | Key player for the recent qualifiers |
| Topu Barman | Defender | 2014 – Present | Well-known for his aerial strength |
| Saad Uddin | Midfielder/Winger | 2018 – Present | Contributes with potential adding pace and width |
| Shamit Shome | Midfielder | Set to debut in 2025 | Cleared to play for Bangladesh by FIFA |
