Mohib Ullah (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohib Ullah Afridi | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Dara Adamkhel, Kohat District, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Aino FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2019 | Khyber Muslim | ||
| 2019–2021 | Karachi United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Karachi United | ||
| 2024– | → Aino FC (loan) | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018–2019 | Pakistan U15 | 7 | (3) |
| 2023– | Pakistan U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | Pakistan | 1 | (0) |
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*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) | |||
Mohib Ullah Afridi (Urdu: محب اللہ آفریدی; born 23 May 2005) is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a defender for Afghanistan Champions League club Aino FC on loan from Karachi United and the Pakistan national team.
Early life
Mohib's family originates 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 from Baldia Town.[1]
Club career
Karachi United
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]
Loan to Aino FC
In November 2024, Mohib joined Afghanistan Champions League club Aino Mina FC on a one-season loan deal.
International career
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] Pakistan ended being the runners-up in the final against Bangladesh, where Mohib 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
International
- As of 21 November 2023[12]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
References
- ^ a b c d "A chance to shine in football | The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. 2022-06-04. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ a b "Mohib Ullah - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Pak colts leave for Nepal to feature in SAFF U15 C'ship". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Mohib steers Pakistan into SAFF U-15 Cup final". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Pakistan reach SAFF Under-15 C'ship final". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ natasha.raheel (2018-11-03). "Saff U15 Championship: Pakistan lose to Bangladesh in final". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Young Pakistani footballers get warm welcome in Saudi Arabia". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Pak U16s leave for AFC C'ship 2020 Qualifiers". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Pakistan look to salvage pride against Palestine". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Abbasi, Kashif (2023-11-22). "Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6–1 drubbing". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: What went wrong with Pakistan against Tajikistan?". geosuper.tv. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Mohib Ullah (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
External links
- Mohib Ullah at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mohib Ullah at Global Sports Archive
- Mohib Ullah at Soccerway