Zelfy Nazary


Zelfagar "Zelfy" Nazary is an Afghan professional footballer who plays for Abu Muslim and the Afghanistan national team.

Early life

Nazary moved to Australia with his family where he lived in Katanning, Western Australia and played for clubs in Albany, Western Australia.

Club career

Nazary played in the National Premier Leagues Western Australia over four seasons with Balcatta FC and Floreat Athena.
In 2018, Nazary moved to Queensland where he helped Olympic FC reach the National Premier Leagues Queensland Grand Final and FFA Cup round of 32.
Nazary joined league rivals Western Pride in June 2019.

International career

Nazary made his international debut for Afghanistan against Palestine in August 2018. He won his second cap against Tajikistan, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw in June 2019.

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.14 November 2019Pamir Stadium, Dushanbe, Tajikistan1–01–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification