Born in
Kamptee, a city based in the
Nagpur district of
Maharashtra, Akhtar started his career with the
academy of
I-League side
Pune. After his time with Pune, Akhtar signed with
I-League 2nd Division side
Lonestar Kashmir and played the
2015–16 season with the club. When the 2nd Division concluded, Akhtar went on to represent
Jammu and Kashmir in the
Santosh Trophy. However, once the Santosh Trophy had ended, Akhtar moved again to
Salgaocar of the
Goa Professional League. During his stint with Salgaocar, Akhtar helped the side win the
2016–17 season of the Goa Professional League, thus earning his first major professional honour. After the Goa Professional League finished, Akhtar signed with
Mumbai of the
I-League on 1 January 2017. Then, on 22 January 2017, he made his professional footballing debut for Mumbai in the I-League against
Aizawl. He started and played 69 minutes as Mumbai lost 1–0. ==International career==