Farooq Shah
Farooq Shah (Urdu: فاروق شاہ; born on 19 October 1985) is a Pakistani footballer, who plays for as a striker for National Bank.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Farooq Shah | ||
| Date of birth | October 19, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder / Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | National Bank | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005– | National Bank | ||
| 2007 | Karachi Bazigar | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2005–2008 | Pakistan | 22 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 21, 2008 | |||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  | ||
| South Asian Games | ||
| Men’s Football | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2004 Islamabad | Team |
| 2006 Colombo | Team |
Shah plays as a midfielder and striker. He earned his first international cap during the Indo-Pak series in 2005 and scored his first goal in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers.
He is well known for his short stature and immense work-rate on the pitch, as well as his eccentric hair styles which has made him a fans favourite.
International Career Stats
Goals for Senior National Team
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2008 | Taipei, Taiwan |  | 9-2 | Won | 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification |
Honours
With Pakistan national football team
- South Asian Games Gold 2004, 2006
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