Mohammad Rafi Barekzay Explained

Mohammad Rafi Barekzay
Fullname:Mohammad Rafi Barekzay
Birth Date:6 June 1990
Birth Place:Herat, Afghanistan
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Toofaan Harirod F.C.
Clubnumber:7
Years1:2010–2011
Clubs1:Abumoslem Herat
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Ansari Herat FC
Years3:2012–
Clubs3:Toofan Harirod F.C.
Nationalyears1:2013–
Nationalteam1:Afghanistan
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:June 07, 2014
Nationalteam-Update:June 07, 2014

Mohammad Rafi Barekzay (born 6 June 1990) is an Afghan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Toofaan Harirod F.C. in the Afghan Premier League. Barekzay has also played for the Afghanistan national team.

Career

Toofaan Harirod F.C.

In 2012, Barekzay joined Afghan team Toofaan Harirod F.C. where he wore the number 7 shirt and played as a midfielder. He won the Afghan Premier League with Toofan Harirod in 2012.

Champions

Toofaan Harirod F.C. won the first season and earned $15,000, defeating Simorgh Alborz F.C. 2–1 in the final match of the tournament, the first season of the league in the country. They also outplayed De Spin Ghar Bazan F.C. by a margin of 10–0 to advance to the Final. This gave them the confidence towards their success in the final. Large numbers of supporters of both teams and officials from the government, came together in the stadium to watch the final match. Those who came, included: Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the Governing body of Afghanistan Football Federation and others.

International career

He made his international debut for Afghanistan in a friendly match against Tajikistan in 2013. Since 2014, he has played eight games and scored one goal.

Honours

Toofan Harirod FC

2012[1]

Afghanistan

2013

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tofan Harirod wins the Final Cup of the Roshan APL. 19 October 2012.