Nawaz is a Manipuri born goalkeeper, who was part of the Indian team that took part in the 2016 BRICS U-17 tournament held in Goa and started for the team in their fixtures against eventual winners Brazil, China, Russia and South Africa.
He was also a part of the Indian U-19 team that took part in the AFC U-19 championship in Saudi Arabia recently.
He made history with Aizawl when the club won the 2016- 2017, finishing ahead of a number of Indian heavyweights.
Additionally, he was awarded the Best Forward of 2017 in the Mizoram Premier League.