McKeal Abdullah

McKeal Aaron Abdullah (born 7 July 2005) is a footballer who plays as a forward for club Mansfield Town. Born in England, he represents the Pakistan national football team.

Club career
The 2022–23 season saw Abdullah score twenty-five goals across all competitions for the Mansfield Town Under-19s team, winning the Academy Player of the Year award, and being awarded a first professional contract.

On 8 August 2023, he made his senior debut as a late substitute in a 2–0 EFL Cup first round victory over Grimsby Town, making his league debut in similar circumstances four days later against Morecambe.

International career
Abdullah is eligible to play for Pakistan due to his heritage. In November 2023, the Pakistan Football Federation contacted Abdullah, along with Adil Nabi and Mohammad Fazal for the next international window. On 6 June 2024, Abdullah made his debut for Pakistan against Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers as a substitute in the additional time.

Honours
Mansfield Town
 * EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24