| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ismail Mohamed | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Thinadhoo, Maldives | ||
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Victory | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Victory | ||
| 2004 | Island FC | ||
| 2005–2006 | Victory | ||
| 2007 | VB Sports | ||
| 2008–2010 | Victory | ||
| 2011– | VB Sports | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004– | Maldives | 11 | (2) |
Ismail Mohamed (born 16 March 1980 in Thinadhoo) is a Maldivian footballer. An attacking midfielder, he currently plays at the club level for VB Sports Club. He is also part of the Maldivian National Football Team.
A versatile player, Mohamed is considered one of the best left-footed players currently playing in the Maldives. He is noted for his pace, as well as his dribbling and crossing abilities.
Maldives
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The Maldives national football team represents the Maldives in international football and is controlled by the Football Association of Maldives. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The Football Association of Maldives (FAM), founded in 1982, is the governing body of football in the Maldives. The association under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth & Sports is responsible for all regulatory aspects of the sport in the Maldives. In 1986, FAM became a member of AFC and FIFA respectively.
The Maldives competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, from 17 September to 2 October 1988. This marked their first time participating in the Olympic Games. Seven athletes competed in athletic events; Ismail Asif Waheed, Ahmed Shageef, Abdul Haji Abdul Latheef, Hussein Haleem Ibrahim Manik, Abdul Razzak Aboobakur and Mohamed Hanim in track and field. None of the athletes advanced past the first round in their events, and no Maldivian has won a medal at the Olympics. Hussein Haleem bore the Maldives' flag during the parade of nations of the opening ceremony.
The Maldives competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, from 19 July to 4 August 1996. The delegation's participation in the Atlanta Olympics marked the Maldives' third appearance at the Summer Olympics since their debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Six athletes competed across two sports; Mohamed Amir, Naseer Ismail, Hussain Riyaz, Ahmed Shageef and Yaznee Nasheeda in track and field, and Moosa Nazim in swimming. None of the track or swimming athletes advanced past the first round in their events, and no Maldivian has won a medal in any events. Ahmed Shageef bore the Maldives' flag during the parade of nations of the opening ceremony.
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