Michael Masih Explained

Michael Masih
Fullname:Michael Masih
Birth Date:1985 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2003–2011
Clubs1:Pakistan Army
Caps1:?
Goals1:?
Nationalyears1:2008
Nationalteam1:Pakistan
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1

Michael Masih (born 7 June 1985) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]

Club career

Masih played for Pakistan Army throughout his career from 2003 until 2011, winning the 2005–06 and 2006–07 Pakistan Premier League title.[2] [3] [4] He also participated in the AFC President's Cup with the club.[5] [6]

International career

Masih earned his first international cap against Nepal in a friendly in 2008.[7] His scored his first goal against Chinese Taipei in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup.[8] He remained an unused substitute in a friendly later in October 2008 against Malaysia.[9] [10]

Personal life

Masih hails from Bhimber in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. He is one of the Christian footballers to play for Pakistan.[11]

Career statistics

International

Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Michael Masih! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
12 April 2008 2–1 2–1 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification

Honours

With Pakistan Army FC

2005–06, 2006–07

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Masih (Player) . www.national-football-teams.com . en.
  2. Web site: 2008-10-24 . Three more matches decided in Football League . 2024-03-12 . Brecorder . en.
  3. Web site: 2008-08-28 . KRL overwhelm Wapda as Army, PEL level . 2024-03-12 . DAWN.COM . en.
  4. Web site: Reporter . The Newspaper's Sports . 2008-01-26 . Imran`s double propels Army to win over Wohaib Club . 2024-03-12 . DAWN.COM . en.
  5. Web site: 2007-09-20 . Pakistani football team player Michael Masih and Sri Lankan player... . 2024-03-12 . Getty Images . en-gb.
  6. Web site: Michael Masih - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive . 2024-03-12 . globalsportsarchive.com.
  7. Web site: 2008-03-24 . Football squad announced for two events . 2024-03-12 . DAWN.COM . en.
  8. Web site: 2008-02-24 . 28 players report to camp for AFC Challenge Cup . 2024-03-12 . DAWN.COM . en.
  9. Web site: 2008-10-08 . Pakistan football squad off to Malaysia . 2024-03-12 . DAWN.COM . en.
  10. Web site: 2008-10-08 . Malaysia to face Pakistan in soccer tie . 2024-03-12 . Brecorder . en.
  11. Web site: Adil . Hafsa . Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan . 2024-03-12 . Al Jazeera . en.