Tarif Ahmed Explained

Tarif Ahmed
Fullname:Tarif Saikh Ahmed
Birth Date:2 May 1982
Birth Place:Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Mohun Bagan
Years1:2002–2003
Clubs1:Mohun Bagan
Years2:2003–2004
Clubs2:Mohammedan
Years4:2004–2005
Clubs4:Tollygunge Agragami
Years5:2005–2006
Clubs5:Mohammedan
Years6:2006–2015
Years7:2007–2008
Clubs7:Mahindra United (loan)
Years8:2015
Years9:2016–2017
Clubs9:ONGC
Nationalyears1:2006–2007
Nationalteam1:India
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

Tarif Saikh Ahmed (born 2 May 1982) is a former Indian professional footballer who played as a striker. He spent most of his career with Mumbai based club ONGC. He had also played for Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan S.C., Tollygunge Agragami, and Mahindra United. Ahmed also played internationally for India from 2006 to 2007.

Club career

Born in Kolkata, West Bengal, Ahmed began his career with National Football League side Mohun Bagan after coming through their youth side.[1] After just one season however, Ahmed left Mohun Bagan to join local rivals Mohammedan.[2] He spent one season with Mohammedan before moving once again to Tollygunge Agragami.[3] He scored his first goal in the National Football League with Tollygunge on 10 April 2005. His 83rd minute goal against Churchill Brothers however was not enough as his side would lose 2–4.[4] Tollygunge Agragami were then relegated after the 2004–05 season and Ahmed returned to Mohammedan who were promoted to the NFL themselves.[5]

In 2007, Ahmed joined ONGC in Mumbai and joined Mahindra United on loan in the newly formed I-League.[6] During the 2007–08 season, Ahmed scored just once, against Sporting Goa on 14 December 2007.[7]

While with ONGC, Ahmed also represented West Bengal in the Santosh Trophy.[8] In 2009, Ahmed helped ONGC earn promotion to the I-League by finishing as champions in the I-League 2nd Division.[9] Ahmed also finished the season as the 2nd Division second best scorer.[9] In 2012, Ahmed began to captain West Bengal in the Santosh Trophy.[10]

In 2015, Ahmed moved back to West Bengal to play for Southern Samity in the Calcutta Football League.[11] By 2017, Ahmed was back playing with ONGC in the local leagues.[12]

International career

Ahmed has three international caps representing India.[13] He made his senior debut on 15 November 2006 in an 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen. He came on as a substitute for Manjit Singh as India were defeated 1–2.[14]

Coaching career

In May 2019, Ahmed participated in the AIFF "D" Coaching License course in Kolkata.[15]

Personal life

Ahmed is the older brother of Indian international midfielder Jewel Raja.[16]

Career statistics

International

[13]

India national team
YearAppsGoals
200610
200720
Total30

Honours

índia

ONGC

2010

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indian Football Transfers 2002 . IndianFootball.de.
  2. Web site: Indian Football Transfers 2003 . IndianFootball.de.
  3. Web site: Indian Football Transfers 2004 . IndianFootball.de.
  4. Web site: NFL 2004–05 season . IndianFootball.de.
  5. Web site: Indian Football Transfers 2005 . IndianFootball.de.
  6. Web site: Indian Football Transfers 2007 . IndianFootball.de.
  7. Web site: 2007–08 I-League . IndianFootball.de.
  8. News: Hopeful Punjab set for kick-off . 9 July 2020 . Hindustan Times . 2 June 2009.
  9. News: I-League Second Division: It Feels Quite Good To Be Unbeatable - ONGC's Tarif Ahmed . 9 July 2020 . Goal.com.
  10. News: Tarif to lead Bengal in Santosh Trophy football . 9 July 2020 . The Hindu . 12 May 2020.
  11. News: Dudu 'debuts' with hat-trick . 9 July 2020 . Telegraph India . 17 August 2015.
  12. News: RCF Nadkarni Cup: Air India storm into semi-finals . 9 July 2020 . FootballCounter . 14 February 2017.
  13. Web site: Tarif Ahmed NFT Profile . national-football-teams.com.
  14. Web site: India 1–2 Yemen . national-football-teams.
  15. News: AIFF D License Course . 9 July 2020 . Kolkatafootball.com . 4 May 2019.
  16. News: Players To Watch: Dempo's Jewel Raja Shaikh . 9 July 2020 . Goal.com . 30 March 2010.