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Zesh holds a distinct place in English Football History as the first British Asian to play in all four professional leagues. Zesh also captained the Pakistan National Team becoming the first Pakistani International to play professionally in Thailand, Hong Kong and Malaysia. After a successful 21 year playing career spanning two decades Zesh called time on his playing career in 2022 after playing over 500 career games. Zesh made a successful transition by being appointed as the U18 Professional Development Phase Coach at Portsmouth Football Club. Later in the 2022/2023 season Zesh was promoted to Interim Assistant Head Coach and First Team Development Coach. Zesh created more history by becoming the first British Asian coach to be working in the men’s senior game in English Football. Zesh continues to break new ground and inspire football generations.

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