Raihan Hasan

Raihan Hasan
Personal information
Full name Mohammed Raihan Hasan
Date of birth (1994-09-10) 10 September 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Tangail, Bangladesh
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Centre-back, right-back
Team information
Current team
 Rahmatganj MFS
Number 27
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2016 Sheikh Jamal DC ? (1)
2016 Chittagong Abahani 22 (1)
2017–2021 Dhaka Abahani 65 (0)
2021–2023 Sheikh Jamal DC 42 (0)
2023–2024 Chittagong Abahani 18 (1)
2024– Rahmatganj MFS 0 (0)
International career‡
2014–2016 Bangladesh U23 7 (1)
2013–2022 Bangladesh 34 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Bangladesh
South Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022

Raihan Hasan (Bengali: রায়হান হাসান) is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bangladesh Premier League club Rahmatganj MFS.[1] He is known for releasing long throw-ins into the opponent's box.[2][3]

Club career

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club

Raihan started his top-flight career with Dhanmondi giant Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. After finishing as runners up in the league in 2012, during his debut season, Raihan helped the club win both Bangladesh Premier League and Federation Cup titles in the following year. he won the double once again in 2014.[4]

Chittagong Abahani Limited

In 2016, Raihan made a move to Chittagong Abahani after spending five years with the Dhanmondi club. His first goal in the league for his new club came on 14 August 2016, in a 6–1 victory against Uttar Baridhara Club.[5]

Abahani Limited Dhaka

On 1 January 2017, Raihan Joined Bangladeshi giants Abahani Limited Dhaka. During his four-year spell at the club Raihan won the Bangladesh Premier League title in his debut season, and also won the Federation Cup trophy on two occasions.[6] He was also part of the Abahani team that reached the knockout phase of the 2019 AFC Cup.[7][8] During his last season at the club, Raihan registered 6 assists, all through his long throw-ins.

Return to Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club

On 21 October 2021, Raihan returned to Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, after spending the previous four seasons with Abahani.[9] Upon returning to the club, coach Juan Manuel Martínez Sáez converted Raihan into a centre back.

International career

Youth

Raihan has represented Bangladesh by playing for the Bangladesh under-23 team. On 15 September 2014, he made his international debut for Bangladesh under-23 team in the match against Afghanistan in 2014 Asian Games. He scored his first goal for the under-23 side against Nepal during the 2016 South Asian Games.

Senior

On 7 March 2013, at the age of 18, Raihan made his international debut for Bangladesh during a friendly match against the Northern Mariana Islands. In the 85th minute of the match, he entered the field as a substitute for Mithun Chowdhury. Bangladesh won the match 4–0.[10]

Career statistics

International

As of 14 June 2022.
Bangladesh
Year Apps Goals
2013 4 0
2014 3 0
2015 10 0
2016 8 0
2019 4 0
2020 2 0
2022 3 0
Total 34 0

International goals

Olympic Team

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 11 February 2016 SAI Centre, Paltan Bazaar Nepal Nepal U23 2–0 2–0 2016 South Asian Games

Honours

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club

Abahani Limited Dhaka

Chittagong Abahani Limited

Bangladesh U23

References

  1. ^ Raihan Hasan at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. ^ "A tale of long throw-ins". The Daily Star. September 8, 2018.
  3. ^ মাঠে ফিরতে উদগ্রীব আবাহনীর রায়হান. Jaijaidin.
  4. ^ Anisur Rahman (2013-12-14). "Sk Jamal take the crown". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  5. ^ Anisur Rahman (2016-08-15). "Ctg Abahani thrash Baridhara". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  6. ^ "Abahani overpower Bashundhara 3-1". The Independent. Dhaka.
  7. ^ "Abahani reach AFC Cup knock out phase". The Independent. Dhaka.
  8. ^ "Abahani defeat April 25 by 4-3". The Independent. Dhaka.
  9. ^ "Sheikh Jamal complete transfers". The Daily Star. November 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Bangladesh v Northern Mariana Islands Starting XIs, 3/6/13, AFC Challenge Cup | Goal.com". www.goal.com.