Feroz Sherif is an Indian football coach and former footballer. He played as a goalkeeper for State Bank of Travancore and India.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 May 1971[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Kochi, Kerala, India | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| State Bank of Travancore | |||
| 2002–2003 | → Mahindra United (loan) | ||
| International career | |||
| India | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Kochi, Kerala, Sherif spent some of his youth career with Santos Club.[2] Sherif soon joined State Bank of Travancore where he played in local tournaments and the National Football League as well.[3][1] In 2002, following State Bank of Travancore being relegated from the NFL, Sherif signed for Mahindra United on loan for the 2002–03 season.[4][5]
Sherif also represented his state, Kerala, in the Santosh Trophy.[6] He led the team to the final of the 2001–02 Santosh Trophy against Goa.[7] Kerala won the tournament that year, defeating Goa in the final 3–2 through an Abdul Hakkim hat-trick.[8]
International
editSherif has been called up and played for India during the 1997 Nehru Cup, 1998 Asian Games, and 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.[9][10][11]
Coaching
editAfter retiring as a player, Sherif went into coaching. At one point, Sherif was coach of the Kerala under-13 side.[12] Sheriff has also worked as a goalkeeper coach for the India U19 and India U16 sides.[13][14]
Feroz is also credited for having coached and scouted India international, Anas Edathodika, in 2007.[15]
Honours
editIndividual
edit- G.V. Raja Award: 1997–98[16]
References
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- ^ "English lessons for Kochi boys". The Hindu. 30 May 2002. Archived from the original on 2 July 2002. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "SBT, Mahindras to clash in final". Tribune India. 16 October 1998. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "Transfers 2002". IndianFootball.
- ^ "Sports". Tribune India. 5 December 2002. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "Anchery to lead Kerala". The Hindu. 7 April 2000. Retrieved 18 December 2015.[dead link]
- ^ Swamy, S Ayyappa (15 November 2001). "Kerala to meet Goa in final". Rediff. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "57th Santosh Trophy 2001". IndianFootball.
- ^ "The Indian Senior Team at the 1997 Kochi Nehru Cup". IndianFootball.
- ^ "The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games". IndianFootball.
- ^ "The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 World Cup Qualifiers". IndianFootball.
- ^ "KFA announces U-13 squad". IndianFootball.
- ^ "AFC u-19 Qualifier: The India U-19 squad landed in Tehran". Kolkata Football. 28 October 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "India U16 squad". Chris PD. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ Ali, Riyas (15 July 2015). "It's Still A Dream". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "G.V. RAJA AWARD WINNERS". Sports Council.