How many long balls Bangladesh play, and who plays most.
Updated 5 June 2026, after the last game
Shakil Ahad Topu has played the most long balls for Bangladesh in 2026, seven in two appearances, 3.50 a game, ahead of Hamza Choudhury with six and Saad Uddin with five, across all competitions.
Bangladesh play more long balls at home, 15.1 a game in their last seven home games against 13.0 in their last 10 away.
Bangladesh played 30 long balls away at Singapore on 31 March, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 7.5 across their four games, and their fewest was none away at San Marino on 5 June.
| Player | Apps | Long Balls | Per game | Games with 1+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakil Ahad Topu | 7 | 38 | 5.43 | 6 |
| Topu Barman | 5 | 30 | 6.00 | 5 |
| Hamza Choudhury | 7 | 28 | 4.00 | 6 |
| Mitul Marma | 6 | 25 | 4.17 | 6 |
| Tariq Kazi | 7 | 23 | 3.29 | 5 |
| Saad Uddin | 7 | 18 | 2.57 | 5 |
| Shekh Morsalin | 6 | 12 | 2.00 | 4 |
| Sohel Rana | 6 | 11 | 1.83 | 5 |
| R. Mia | 2 | 10 | 5.00 | 2 |
| Md Rabbi Hossain | 6 | 10 | 1.67 | 4 |
| J. Bhuyan | 2 | 8 | 4.00 | 2 |
| Mohamed Sohel Rana | 2 | 5 | 2.50 | 2 |
| Mohammad Ridoy | 2 | 4 | 2.00 | 2 |
| Mohammed Fahim | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 4 |
| Md Taj Uddin | 2 | 3 | 1.50 | 2 |
| Shahriar Emon | 4 | 3 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Shamit Shome | 6 | 3 | 0.50 | 2 |
| Mirajul Islam | 2 | 1 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Mahfuz Hasan Pritom | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Sumon Reza | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Mojibur Rahman Jony | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Arman Foysal Akash | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Bishwanath Ghosh | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| S. Kirmane | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Bangladesh | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | San Marino (A) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Pakistan (A) | Friendly International | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Singapore (A) | Asian Cup Qualification | 1-0 | 30 | 39 | 69 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Vietnam (A) | Friendly International | 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | India (H) | Asian Cup Qualification | 1-0 | 38 | 50 | 88 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Hong Kong (A) | Asian Cup Qualification | 1-1 | 46 | 54 | 100 |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Hong Kong (H) | Asian Cup Qualification | 3-4 | 40 | 41 | 81 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Singapore (H) | Asian Cup Qualification | 1-2 | 28 | 35 | 63 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | India (A) | Asian Cup Qualification | 0-0 | 54 | 47 | 101 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | Lebanon (A) | WC Qualification Asia | 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh long balls | Over 14.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Bangladesh long balls | Over 16.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Bangladesh long balls | Over 18.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Bangladesh long balls | Over 20.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Bangladesh long balls | Over 22.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 14.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 16.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 18.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 20.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 22.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total long balls | Over 30.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total long balls | Over 35.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total long balls | Over 40.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total long balls | Over 45.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total long balls | Over 50.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |