After suffering a health setback, which sidelined an aspiring footballer for twelve months, in August 2024 returned to training and was signed up with Coppull United FC. He now intends on playing professionally.
Rochdale-born footballer Muhammad Abdur Rahman represented Burnley’s Youth team from 2018 to 2021. Rahman also trained with Jack Wilshere’s NCF Elites London between 2018 and 2019.
He says: “At Burnley’s Youth team, its was a great opportunity for my development. I learnt new things from great coaches and it definitely improved me as a player”.
He says “For me, it was a great chance to develop as a player, play alongside amazing players and receive some of the best coaching available. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I gained experience and knowledge that will help me in the years to come.”
Rahman also represented Panjab FA in a historical match against Barry Town United on June 2019. He comments: “I am grateful to the coaches for giving me the opportunity to have represented Panjab FA. It was an amazing experience playing against a team who had just qualified for the Europa league at the time.”
Rahman then joined Bolton County FC in 2021 till 2023, when he had his health setback. He says “A tough period overall. I definitely needed to look at things and I question myself, you know, in terms of improving and my development.”
Now that he’s back on form, he now looks to climb the football ladder, in a sport where his dreams lie. Rahman says: “Anything is possible. If you work hard, have faith, give it your best shot – the sky is the limit. There’s ups and downs but it’s important to stay strong during the tough periods.”
