Riasat Ali


Riasat Ali was a Pakistani footballer who played as a defender. He is also remembered as one of the most prominent players of the Pakistan national team during the 1950s, captaining the national side in 1956.

Club career

Riasat represented the Punjab football team at the National Football Championship from 1948 till the late 1950s, captaining the team on several occasions, as well as being an important player for the team's success in the 1950s.
In 1952, Riasat would join Calcutta Football League side East Bengal alongside fellow national team player Masood Fakhri for a single season.

International career

Riasat was called up to the Pakistan national team for the 1953 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament which was held in Burma. He also played for Pakistan in the 1954, and 1955 editions of the tournament.
In 1954, Riasat participated in the 1954 Asian Games with the national team, where he featured against Singapore and Burma. In 1956, Riasat was appointed as the captain of the national team for their far eastern tour to Ceylon, Singapore and China. He also played at the 1958 Asian Games.

Post-retirement

Riasat served as coach after retirement as a player, and helped produce players such as Haroon Yousaf.

Honours

Punjab