Yousuf Khan (footballer)

Yousuf Khan (5 August 1937 1 July 2006) was an Indian footballer who represented India national team at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He was one of only two Indians to have been included in the 1965 Asian All Stars XI.[1] He was also a part of the team that won gold at the 1962 Asian Games.[2]

Yousuf Khan
Personal information
Full name Mohammed Yousuf Khan
Date of birth (1937-08-05)5 August 1937
Place of birth British India
Date of death 1 July 2006(2006-07-01) (aged 68)
Place of death Hyderabad, India
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Hyderabad City Police
National team
India
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Khan received Arjuna Award in 1966.

See also

References

  1. "Mohammed Yousuf Khan - A forgotten hero". sportskeeda.com. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  2. "The plight of Mohd. Yousuf Khan". The Hindu. 14 July 2003. Retrieved 14 October 2014.


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