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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohammed Yousuf Khan | ||
| Date of birth | 5 August 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | British India | ||
| Date of death | 1 July 2006 (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.
References
- "Mohammed Yousuf Khan - A forgotten hero". sportskeeda.com. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- "The plight of Mohd. Yousuf Khan". The Hindu. 14 July 2003. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
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