Maria Khan Explained

Maria Khan
Fullname:Maria Jamila Khan
Birth Date:9 November 1990[1]
Birth Place:Denver, Colorado, United States
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Eastern Flames
Clubnumber:66
Collegeyears1:2009–2012
College1:Denver Pioneers
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Royal Eagles
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:WAPDA
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Eastern Flames
Caps3:2
Goals3:1
Nationalyears1:2021–2022
Nationalteam1:United Arab Emirates
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Pakistan
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalteam-Update:16:04, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Maria Jamila Khan (Pashto; ماريه جميله خان) (born 9 November 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and captains the Pakistan women's national team. Born in the United States to a Pakistani-American father, she moved as an adult to the United Arab Emirates, and played friendlies for the United Arab Emirates national team,[1] before pledging her international allegiance to her ancestral nation Pakistan.[2]

Club career

In 2009, Khan joined Denver Pioneers in the United States, where she was a goalkeeper.[3] [4] In 2013, Khan moved to the United Arab Emirates to pursue her master's degree. There, she transitioned into a midfielder for an amateur side where signed for an Emirati side, where she became a midfielder.[5] [6] It was there that she learnt more about women football in Pakistan, which eventually led her to play for WAPDA at the 2018 National Women Football Championship.[7] In August 2023, she joined Saudi Women's Premier League club Eastern Flames.[8]

International career

In October 2020, Khan was one of the 30 players called up for the training camp of the Pakistan women's national team. In August 2022, she named as captain of the national team.[9]

She received praises from all across Pakistan including Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif for her goal against Saudi Arabia.[10] [11]

International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 15 January 2023 1–1 1–2 2023 SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament
2. 19 January 2023 1–1 1–1

Personal life

Maria Jamila Khan is born into Pashtun family.

Khan is the niece of Jahangir Khan, who is widely considered to be the best squash player of all time, and the granddaughter of squash player Hashim Khan.[12] She is an ethnic Pashtun. She is married to Omar Al Duri, a British fitness trainer of Iraqi-Saudi descent based in Dubai.[13] [14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maria Khan Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more. FBref.com. 13 September 2023. 26 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231226001640/https://fbref.com/en/jugadores/d89d5193/Maria-Khan. live.
  2. Web site: Lakhani . Faizan . 30 August 2022 . 'Inshallah we will make you guys proud,' says captain Maria Khan ahead of SAFF championship . 2022-09-12 . . en . 5 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230305224813/https://www.geo.tv/latest/437060-pakistan-to-face-arch-rivals-india-in-saff-womens-football-championship . live .
  3. Web site: Trio of goalkeepers locks down net for Pioneers – DU Clarion . 2022-09-12 . en-US . 5 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230305224814/https://duclarion.com/2011/10/trio-of-goalkeepers-locks-down-net-for-pioneers-6/ . live .
  4. Web site: 11 October 2011 . Student Athlete Spotlight: Maria Khan . 2022-09-12 . . en-US . 16 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231216000218/https://daniels.du.edu/blog/student-athlete-spotlight-maria-khan/ . live .
  5. Web site: Lakhani . Faizan . 30 August 2022 . Pakistan's football team captain eyes victory ahead of SAFF Women Championship . 2022-09-12 . . en . 24 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024152524/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/986904-pakistans-football-team-captain-eyes-victory-ahead-of-saff-women-championship . live .
  6. Web site: Maria Khan on development as a pro player & a coach. souncloud.com. 10 September 2022. 5 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230305224814/https://soundcloud.com/halftimeshow/118-maria-khan-on-development-as-a-pro-player-a-coach-220420. live.
  7. Web site: Wasim . Umaid . 2 November 2020 . Maria looks to make her mark with Pakistan . 2022-09-12 . . en . 5 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230305224814/https://www.dawn.com/news/1588086 . live .
  8. Web site: Pakistan’s Maria Khan joins Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Flames Football Club . Arab News . 11 August 2023 . 15 September 2023 . 15 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815161330/https://www.arabnews.com/node/2353896/pakistan . live .
  9. Web site: 27 August 2022 . Maria Khan becomes new captain of Pakistan women's football team . 2022-09-12 . . en-US . 5 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230305230316/https://dailytimes.com.pk/988235/maria-khan-becomes-new-captain-of-pakistan-womens-football-team/ . live .
  10. Web site: othernews.pk . Web Desk . 22 January 2023 . Maria Khan of Pakistan Receives Praise for her 'bend-it-like-Beckham' game changing goal . 2023-01-22 . Othernews.pk . en-US . 7 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230907192922/https://www.othernews.pk/maria-khan-of-pakistan-receives-praise-for-her-bend-it-like-beckham-game-changing-goal/ . live .
  11. Web site: 20 January 2023 . 'What a goal!' Maria Khan's magical kick for Pakistan equals friendly against Saudi Arabia . 2023-01-22 . Daily Pakistan Global . en . 22 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230122205308/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/20-Jan-2023/what-a-goal-maria-khan-s-magical-kick-for-pakistan-equalises-friendly-against-saudi-arabia . live .
  12. Web site: Former Pio Maria Khan Reflects on Pakistan Women's National Team Camp . 2022-09-12 . University of Denver Athletics . en . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208101350/https://denverpioneers.com/news/2020/12/3/womens-soccer-former-pioneer-maria-khan-reflects-on-pakistan-womens-national-team-camp.aspx . live .
  13. News: Who is Maria Khan, Pakistani footballer who scored a stunner against Saudi Arabia?. Pakistan Observer. 21 January 2023. 12 August 2023. 12 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812112100/https://thepakistanobserver.com/who-is-maria-khan-pakistani-footballer-who-scored-a-stunner-against-saudi-arabia/. live.
  14. News: Dubai to Dakar: Al-Duri's coaching dream. Sport360. 4 July 2015. 12 August 2023. 12 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812112121/https://sport360.com/article/football/african-cup-of-nations/35103/dubai-dakar-omar-al-duri-chasing-coaching-dream-ghana-under-20s. live.

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