Mohib Ullah (footballer)

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.

Mohib Ullah
Personal information
Full name Mohib Ullah Afridi
Date of birth (2005-05-23) 23 May 2005 (age 19)
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)

Early life

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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

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Karachi United

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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

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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.[1][7][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]

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.[10][11]

Career statistics

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International

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As of 21 November 2023[12]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Pakistan 2023 1 0
Total 1 0

References

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  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". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  4. ^ "Mohib steers Pakistan into SAFF U-15 Cup final". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  5. ^ "Pakistan reach SAFF Under-15 C'ship final". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  6. ^ natasha.raheel (2018-11-03). "Saff U15 Championship: Pakistan lose to Bangladesh in final". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  7. ^ "Young Pakistani footballers get warm welcome in Saudi Arabia". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  8. ^ "Pak U16s leave for AFC C'ship 2020 Qualifiers". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  9. ^ "Pakistan look to salvage pride against Palestine". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  10. ^ Abbasi, Kashif (2023-11-22). "Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6–1 drubbing". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  11. ^ "FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: What went wrong with Pakistan against Tajikistan?". geosuper.tv. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  12. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Mohib Ullah (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
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