Michael Masih (born 7 June 1985) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Masih | ||
| Date of birth | 7 June 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2011 | Pakistan Army | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | Pakistan | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editMasih 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
editMasih 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
editMasih hails from Bhimber in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.[1] He is one of the Christian footballers to play for Pakistan.[11]
Career statistics
editInternational
edit| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 April 2008 | Taipei, Taiwan |  Chinese Taipei
|
2–1 | 2–1 | 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification |
Honours
editWith Pakistan Army FC
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Michael Masih (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com.
- ^ "Three more matches decided in Football League". Brecorder. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "KRL overwhelm Wapda as Army, PEL level". DAWN.COM. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (26 January 2008). "Imran`s double propels Army to win over Wohaib Club". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Pakistani football team player Michael Masih and Sri Lankan player..." Getty Images. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Michael Masih - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Football squad announced for two events". DAWN.COM. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "28 players report to camp for AFC Challenge Cup". DAWN.COM. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan football squad off to Malaysia". DAWN.COM. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Malaysia to face Pakistan in soccer tie". Brecorder. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Adil, Hafsa. "Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
External links
edit- Michael Masih at National-Football-Teams.com
- Michael Masih at Global Sports Archive