Joyann Thomas Explained
Joyann Thomas جویان تھامس |
Fullname: | Joyann Geraldine Thomas |
Birth Date: | 1998 11, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Karachi, Pakistan |
Position: | Defender |
Currentclub: | Balochistan United |
Clubnumber: | 16 |
Youthclubs1: | Laurentian Football Club[1] |
Clubs1: | Balochistan United |
Caps1: | 5 |
Goals1: | 2 |
Nationalyears1: | 2014– |
Nationalteam1: | Pakistan |
Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Pcupdate: | 14:07, 13 February 2016 (UTC) |
Ntupdate: | 14:07, 13 February 2016 (UTC) |
Joyann Geraldine Thomas (Urdu: ; born 9 November 1998)[2] is a football player from Pakistan. She plays as a defender for the national team as well as for her club, Balochistan United.[3] She is the first female Christian to play football for Pakistan.[4]
Early life and education
Thomas was born to Joyce Christina, who was a national gold medallist in the 1500 m event.[5] Thomas is a Roman Catholic[6] and completed her schooling from St. Joseph's Convent School in Karachi.[7]
Career
Thomas started her youth career from Laurentian Football Club located in Garden East neighbourhood of Karachi. There, she trained under coach Khayyam Juma. She represents Balochistan United at domestic level.[8]
National team
Thomas made her debut in the 3rd SAFF Women's Championship held in Islamabad in November 2014,[9] where she played in all three of Pakistan's games.
Honours
2014
References
- News: Adil. Hafsa. Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan. 13 February 2016. Al Jazeera. 30 March 2015.
- Web site: 2015-04-02 . Wayback Machine . 2022-02-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402203903/http://www.pff.com.pk/people.php?p=49560 . 2 April 2015 . dead.
- Web site: 2015-02-19 . Wayback Machine . 2022-02-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150219060425/http://www.pff.com.pk/national_team.php?t=21537 . 19 February 2015 . dead.
- Web site: Adil. Hafsa. Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan. 2022-02-24. www.aljazeera.com. en.
- Web site: 2014-11-12. National women’s team: Joyann first Christian to represent Pakistan. 2022-02-24. The Express Tribune. en.
- Web site: 2015-05-30. Meet Joyann Thomas, Pakistan's first Christian football player. 2022-02-24. Al Arabiya English. en.
- News: Joyann Thomas : First Pakistani Christian Female Soccer Player. 13 February 2016. Christians in Pakistan. 10 June 2015. 8 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210908050818/http://www.christiansinpakistan.com/joyann-thomas-first-pakistani-christian-soccer-player/. dead.
- Web site: Joyyan Thomas - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive. 2022-02-24. globalsportsarchive.com.
- http://www.goalnepal.com/news.php?id=22336 Team for 3rd SAFF Championships