Feroz Sherif Explained

Feroz Sherif
Birth Date:22 May 1971[1]
Birth Place:Kochi, Kerala, India
Position:Goalkeeper
Clubs3:Kerala blasters fc (goalkeeper coach)
Clubs1:State Bank of Travancore
Years2:2002–2003
Clubs2:→ Mahindra United (loan)

Feroz Sherif is a former Indian professional footballer and current coach. He played as a goalkeeper for State Bank of Travancore and India.

Career

Born 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

Sherif 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

After 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

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SBT Squad NFL 2000. IndianFootball. 18 December 2015. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304220329/http://www.indianfootball.8m.com/sbt/sbt.htm. dead.
  2. News: English lessons for Kochi boys. https://web.archive.org/web/20020702035702/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/30/stories/2002053000700400.htm. dead. 2 July 2002. 18 December 2015. The Hindu. 30 May 2002.
  3. News: SBT, Mahindras to clash in final. 18 December 2015. Tribune India. 16 October 1998.
  4. Web site: Transfers 2002. IndianFootball.
  5. News: Sports. 18 December 2015. Tribune India. 5 December 2002.
  6. News: Anchery to lead Kerala. 18 December 2015. The Hindu. 7 April 2000.
  7. News: Swamy. S Ayyappa. Kerala to meet Goa in final. 18 December 2015. Rediff. 15 November 2001.
  8. Web site: 57th Santosh Trophy 2001. IndianFootball.
  9. Web site: The Indian Senior Team at the 1997 Kochi Nehru Cup. IndianFootball.
  10. Web site: The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games. IndianFootball.
  11. Web site: The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 World Cup Qualifiers. IndianFootball.
  12. Web site: KFA announces U-13 squad. IndianFootball.
  13. News: AFC u-19 Qualifier: The India U-19 squad landed in Tehran. 18 December 2015. Kolkata Football. 28 October 2011.
  14. News: India U16 squad. 18 December 2015. Chris PD. 16 July 2013.
  15. News: Ali. Riyas. It's Still A Dream. https://web.archive.org/web/20151031150744/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/ITS-STILL-A-DREAM/2015/07/15/article2920237.ece. dead. 31 October 2015. 18 December 2015. New Indian Express. 15 July 2015.
  16. Web site: G.V. RAJA AWARD WINNERS. Sports Council.

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