Overview

• Iqbal joined Manchester United’s academy at age nine and impressed during the club’s 2022 pre-season tour but never earned a full debut under Ten Hag.
• His only senior outing for United came as a late substitute under Ralf Rangnick in a December 2021 Champions League draw with Young Boys.
• Being overlooked for the starting lineup in January 2023’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Charlton Athletic marked the turning point that convinced him to leave.
• In interviews with The National, Iqbal claimed Ten Hag labelled him “f***ing rubbish” in training and instructed him to skip the Under-19 World Cup.
• He moved to FC Utrecht on a four-year deal in June 2023, has made 40 appearances and scored once, and is currently sidelined by a knee injury.