Muhammad Naushad Baloch (Urdu: محمد نوشاد بلوچ), is a retired Pakistani footballer who played as a forward. Considered one of the major Pakistani footballers of the 1980s,[1] Naushad played for Pakistan Airlines at club level, later coaching the team. He also represented the Pakistan national football team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Naushad Baloch | ||
| Date of birth | Unknown | ||
| Place of birth | Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980s | Pakistan Airlines | ||
| International career | |||
| 1980s | Pakistan | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editNaushad was born in the Gul Muhammad Lane area of Lyari in Karachi. His uncle Akhtar Hussain Baloch was also a footballer who represented Pakistan at international level and later became a member of the Pakistan National Party.[2]
Club career
editIn 1979, Naushad featured in the National Youth Football Championship.[3][4][5] At senior level, Naushad represented and captained Pakistan Airlines, which eventually became the most successful team at the National Football Championship.[2]
International career
editAt the 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup held in Karachi which featured Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, and Oman national teams, Naushad scored twice for Pakistan against Bangladesh in a 2–1 victory.[6]
Post-playing career
editAfter retiring as player, Naushad served as assistant coach of Pakistan Airlines team.[7][8][9][10]
Career statistics
editInternational goals
editNote: Exact figures of Pakistani players before 1989 are not yet known and yet to be researched. Below are goals recorded.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 February 1982 | National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan |  Bangladesh
|
2–1 | 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup | [6] | |
| 2 | [6] |
References
edit- ^ Ahsan, Ali (23 December 2010). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part II". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ a b بلوچ, محمد شریف (25 July 2021). "اختر حسین بلوچ کا فٹبال کھیل کے فروغ کیلیے اہم کردار" [Akhtar Hussain Baloch's important role in the promotion of football]. Daily Jasarat News (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "U-18 Football Championship starts". Brecorder. 28 August 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Faisalabad win U-18 soccer final". Brecorder. 8 September 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "PFF approves Lahore as championship host". DAWN.COM. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "Quaid-E-Azam International Cup (Pakistan)". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "روزنامہ دنیا :- کھیلوں کی دنیا:-معاون فٹ بال کوچ نوشاد بلوچ کی والدہ انتقال کرگئیں" [Assistant football coach Naushad Baloch's mother passed away]. Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :- (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "روزنامہ دنیا :- کھیلوں کی دنیا:-پی آئی اے کے معاون فٹبال کوچ نوشاد بلوچ کی والدہ انتقال کرگئیں" [PIA assistant football coach Naushad Baloch's mother passed away.]. Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :- (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Former players, referees hail PFF's steps". Brecorder. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "PIA get go-ahead for Premier League". DAWN.COM. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
External links
edit- Naushad Baloch at National-Football-Teams.com