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Zidane Iqbal aims to reignite career at Dundee United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:13 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Zidane Iqbal aims to reignite career at Dundee United

Summary

Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal, recently signed by Dundee United from Utrecht, seeks to revitalize his career following multiple injuries. After making his United debut in a 1-1 draw versus Falkirk, he expressed determination to demonstrate his abilities. Iqbal has 28 caps for Iraq and made history as the first player of Pakistani heritage to appear in a World Cup, where he participated in all three of his country’s matches this summer. Looking ahead, Iqbal aims to leave a mark in the Scottish Premiership, drawing on past connections and support from his network.

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•Zidane Iqbal moved to Dundee United after a stint at Utrecht.
•He made his debut for United in a match against Falkirk.
•Iqbal has represented Iraq 28 times and played in the recent World Cup.
•He aims to prove his quality following injury setbacks.
•Iqbal is encouraged by support from family and former coaches.

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4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Iqbal has point to prove at United

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Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal has vowed to use his Dundee United move to reignite his injury-stalled career. Iqbal, a product of Manchester United's youth academy, made his United debut in the 1-1 draw with Falkirk last time out after his deadline-day arrival from Dutch Eredivisie side Utrecht. Iqbal has been capped 28 times and featured in all three of Iraq's games at this summer's World Cup, where he made history as the first player of Pakistani heritage to play in the finals.
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