Adam Khan (footballer)
Pakistani footballer
Adam Najeeb Khan (Urdu: آدم خان; born 24 October 2005) is a professional footballer who most recently played as a goalkeeper for the EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers. Born in England, he plays for the Pakistan national team.
Club career
Khan is a product of the youth academies of the English clubs Crystal Palace and Blackburn Rovers. On 3 July 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Blackburn Rovers for 1 season with an option to extend for another. On 12 November 2024, he joined on a short-term loan with City of Liverpool in the Northern Premier League. On 19 May 2025, Blackburn Rovers triggered the option extend his contract for another season. On 19 May 2026, Rovers announced Khan will leave the club when their contract expires on the 30 June.
International career
Born in England, Khan is of Pakistani descent and holds dual British and Pakistani citizenship. In May 2025, he was called up to the Pakistan national team for a training camp. He was called up to the Pakistan U23s for a set of 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification matches in September 2025.
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