Mohib Ullah (footballer)

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Mohib Ullah
Personal information
Full name Mohib Ullah Afridi
Date of birth (2005-05-23) 23 May 2005 (age 18)
Place of birth Dara Adamkhel, Kohat District, Pakistan
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Karachi United
Number 3
Youth career
2011–2019 Khyber Muslim
2019–2021 Karachi United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Karachi United
International career‡
2018–2019 Pakistan U15 7 (3)
2023– Pakistan U23 3 (0)
2023– Pakistan 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 16 January 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 16 January 2024 (UTC)

Mohib Ullah Afridi (Urdu: محب اللہ آفریدی; born 23 May 2005) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a defender for Pakistan Premier League club Karachi United, which he captains, and the Pakistan national team.

Early life

Mohib's family originate from Dara Adamkhel, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where his father worked as a labourer.[1] When his family moved to Karachi, he started playing football at a local club called Khyber Muslim in 2011.[1] He later started training at Karachi United Football Academy while completing his matriculation education from Baldia Town.[1]

Club career

Karachi United

Mohib began his youth career with Karachi United in 2019.[2] He made 12 appearances with the senior team and scored one goal in the 2021–22 season of the Pakistan Premier League, until the league was cancelled shortly after starting.[2]

International career

In October 2018, Mohib was called up to the Pakistan under-15 team for the 2018 SAFF U-15 Championship held in Nepal.[3] He scored three goals in the tournament, including two against Nepal,[4][5] finishing runners-up in the final against Bangladesh, where he scored the equalizer in the 1–1 draw before his team lost in the penalty shootout.[6] He also participated in the 2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualification in 2019 as captain.[7][1][8]

In September 2023, Mohib was called up for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification where he made three appearances, as Pakistan exited the group, losing three games in the group.[9][10]

Mohib made his debut with Pakistan's senior squad in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in a 6–1 home defeat against Tajikistan.[11][12]

Career statistics

International

As of 21 November 2023[13]
National team Year Apps Goals
Pakistan 2023 1 0
Total 1 0

References

  1. ^ a b c d "A chance to shine in football | The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. 2022-06-04. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  2. ^ a b "Mohib Ullah - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  3. ^ "Pak colts leave for Nepal to feature in SAFF U15 C'ship [The News]". FootballPakistan.com. 2018-10-21. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  4. ^ "Pakistan reach SAFF Under-15 C'ship final [The News]". FootballPakistan.com. 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  5. ^ "Mohib steers Pakistan into SAFF U-15 Cup final". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  6. ^ "SAFF U15 Championship: Pakistan lose to Bangladesh in final [Express Tribune]". FootballPakistan.com. 2018-11-03. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  7. ^ "Pak U16s leave for AFC C'ship 2020 Qualifiers [The News]". FootballPakistan.com. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  8. ^ "Young Pakistani footballers get warm welcome in Saudi Arabia". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  9. ^ Editorial Staff (2023-09-12). "Pakistan look to salvage pride against Palestine [The News]". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  10. ^ Editorial Staff (2023-09-03). "Pakistan squad announced for AFC U23 qualifiers". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  11. ^ Abbasi, Kashif (2023-11-22). "Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  12. ^ "FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: What went wrong with Pakistan against Tajikistan?". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  13. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Mohib Ullah (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.

External links

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