Hottie of the week: Adil Nabi

Status: Unknown

Born: England

Birthday: 28th February, 1994

Who is he?

Despite being a small fish in the world of football, Pakistan has a great bunch of footballers playing internationally, for various clubs in tournaments across Europe and Asia. One such example is Adil Nabi, a 19-year-old footballer who has been taking the English Premier League by storm ever since he burst onto the football landscape two years ago.  A graduate from the Hawthorn Academy, Adil was trained through the West Bromwich Albion team. He signed his first professional contract in February, 2011 and has only furthered his impeccable football skills ever since. In addition to this, Adil has been capped for England’s national team at the Under-16 and Under-17 levels already! Now who needs Beckham when we can have our very own football superstar?

Why we love him

There is something endearing about Adil that we simply cannot put a finger to. Whether he is on or off the football field, Adil is almost always in great spirits and a delightful team player. Considering his excellent football skills, boy-next-door looks and a chiseled body that can only belong to a footballer, what’s not to love?

The best part about Adil is that at such a young age, he has not only begun to make a name for himself but also for Pakistan by representing the country in the international football world. He realises his role as hero for many aspiring Asian footballers and uses it as inspiration to do the best he can and encourage them to try as well.

What you didn’t know about him

Adil’s talents were first spotted back when he was seven, at the Albion community coaching centre he used to visit along with his dad.

Focused and hardworking, Adil participated in last-year’s football season during Ramadan and had to be given a special training plan by his team.

Adil won the young player award at the Asian Football Awards, held in London last October.

Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, March 2^nd, 2014.