Makeen Alikhan

Makeen Alikhan (born 10 October 2001) is a Canadian rugby union player who plays for Dallas Jackals in the MLR on loan from Harlequins.

Club
Alikhan captained Epsom College 1st XV to the National Schools Champions Trophy, he was later named in the Schools Rugby 2019/20 Dream Team.

He signed his first professional contract with Harlequins in 2021, making his debut against Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup. His first try for Harlequins came in a 7-45 win over Oxford University. He made his debut for Worthing in a 17–0 win over Rochford Hundred.

He was named in the Dallas Jackals roster for the 2024 Major League Rugby season. His first appearance came in the second round of the 2024 MLR season, coming off the bench in the 48th minute, of a 23-30 loss against San Deigo Legion. His first start came in a 27-30 loss against the Houston SaberCats, starting at openside flanker he scored a try in the 45' minute.

International
On 15 May 2020, he was called up the USA under-20 squad. He was named in the USA Eagles Extended Player Squad for 2024.

Style of play
An elusive and abrasive player, known for his strong carrying, Alikhan can play across the backrow. Known for his excellent link up play.