Michael Masih

Last updated

Michael Masih
Personal information
Full name Michael Masih
Date of birth (1985-06-07) 7 June 1985 (age 38)
Place of birth Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2003–2011 Pakistan Army ? (?)
International career
2008 Pakistan 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Masih (born 7 June 1985) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder. [1]

Contents

Club career

Masih played for Pakistan Army throughout his career from 2003 until 2011, winning the 2005–06 and 2006–07 Pakistan Premier League title. [1] [2] [3] [4] He also participated in the AFC President's Cup with the club. [5] [6]

International career

Masih earned his first international cap against Nepal in a friendly in 2008. [1] [7] His scored his first goal against Chinese Taipei in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup. [1] [8] He remained an unused substitute in a friendly later in October 2008 against Malaysia. [9] [10]

Personal life

Masih hailed from Bhimber in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. [1] He is one of the Christian footballers to play for Pakistan. [11]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by year and competition [1]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Pakistan 200851
Total51

Goals for Senior National Team

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
12 April 2008 Taipei, Taiwan Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei 2–12–1 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification

Honours

With Pakistan Army FC

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Macau national football team</span> National association football team

The Macau national football team represents the Chinese special administrative region of Macau in international association football. The team is supervised by the Macau Football Association. The Macau football team has a ranking that is one of the lowest among the FIFA members. Although usually known as simply Macau, the EAFF refers to the team as Macau, China.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pakistan national football team</span> Mens association football team representing Pakistan

The Pakistan national football team represents Pakistan in men's international football in FIFA-authorized events and is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Pakistan. Pakistan became a member of FIFA in 1948 joining the Asian Football Confederation and its national team debuted in 1950.

Imran Hussain, is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a striker. He played for Pakistan Army throughout his career, and made his international debut in 2005 against India. Hussain won the golden boot in 2005–06 Pakistan Premier League season, scoring 21 goals in 22 games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Women Football Championship</span> Pakistan Womens professional football league

The National Women's Football Championship is the top cup competition for women's football clubs in Pakistan – designed as an equivalent to the National Challenge Cup for men. It was started in 2005 by the Pakistan Football Federation.

Muhammad Naeem Shahid, is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a right-back.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Atif Bashir</span> Former professional footballer

Atif Qureshi Bashir is a former professional football player who played as a defender. Born in Germany, he represented the Pakistan national team.

Imran Hashmi is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Shahzad Anwar is a Pakistani football manager who is the current head coach of POPO FC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karachi United</span> Pakistani football club

Karachi United Football Club is a Pakistani professional football club based in Clifton, Karachi. Karachi United competed in the Karachi Football League, one of the top leagues of Karachi. It currently competes in the Pakistan Premier League, the top tier of the Pakistani football league system.

Mehmood Khan is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Khan Research Laboratories.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kaleemullah Khan (footballer)</span> Pakistani footballer (born 1992)

Kaleemullah Khan is a Pakistani professional footballer. Currently a free agent, he last played in the Iraqi Premier League for Zakho FC. Khan plays as a midfielder or forward, and has been deployed in a variety of attacking roles – as an attacking midfielder, second striker, centre forward and on either wing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Muhammad Ahmed (footballer, born 1988)</span> Pakistani footballer

Muhammad Ahmed Islam is a Pakistani former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Saddam Hussain is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Oman First Division club Salalah SC and the Pakistan national team.

Hassnain Abbas is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Pakistan Premier League club Lyallpur.

Zia Us-Salam is a Pakistani footballer who plays as a midfielder for Khan Research Laboratories, where he is the captain.

Saadullah Khan is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Pakistan national team. He is currently a free agent. Although his favored position is that of a playmaker, he can also be deployed as a striker or winger.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yasir Afridi</span> Pakistani footballer

Yasir Afridi is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mehran.

Muhammad Riaz is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Although his favored position is that of an attacking midfielder, he can also be deployed as a striker or winger.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Muhammad Waheed</span> Pakistani footballer (born 2002)

Muhammad Waheed is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a forward for Pakistan Premier League club Khan Research Laboratories and the Pakistan national team.

Syed Abdullah Shah is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Afghanistan Champions League club Abu Muslim and the Pakistan national team.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Michael Masih (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com.
  2. "Three more matches decided in Football League". Brecorder. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. "KRL overwhelm Wapda as Army, PEL level". DAWN.COM. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (26 January 2008). "Imran`s double propels Army to win over Wohaib Club". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  5. "Pakistani football team player Michael Masih and Sri Lankan player..." Getty Images. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  6. "Michael Masih - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  7. "Football squad announced for two events". DAWN.COM. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  8. "28 players report to camp for AFC Challenge Cup". DAWN.COM. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  9. "Pakistan football squad off to Malaysia". DAWN.COM. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  10. "Malaysia to face Pakistan in soccer tie". Brecorder. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  11. Adil, Hafsa. "Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 March 2024.