Masih Saighani

Masih Saighani (born 22 September 1986[1]) is an Afghan footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League Club Chennaiyin FC.

Masih Saighani
Masih in 2017
Personal information
Full name Masih Saighani
Date of birth (1986-08-22) 22 August 1986
Place of birth Kabul, Afghanistan
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position(s) Defensive midfield, Central defender
Club information
Current team
 Chennaiyin FC
Number 67
Youth career
2004 VfB Marburg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 VfB Marburg 2 (1)
2005–2006 SC Waldgirmes 30 (1)
2006–2007 Bonner SC 5 (0)
2007–2009 SC Waldgirmes
2009–2010 VfB Marburg 33 (6)
2010–2011 Eintracht Wetzlar 34 (5)
2011–2012 Sportfreunde Siegen 9 (0)
2012–2013 SC Waldgirmes 26 (6)
2013–2015 TSV Steinbach 65 (23)
2016 TSV Eintracht Stadtallendorf 8 (1)
2016 FC Ederbergland 12 (0)
2017 Türk Gücü Friedberg 4 (1)
2017–2018 Aizawl F.C. 14 (1)
2018–2019 Abahani Limited Dhaka 12 (2)
2019– Chennaiyin FC 12 (1)
National team
2015– Afghanistan 13 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Aizawl F.C.

On 26 August 2017, Saighani signed for the I-League Champions, Aizawl F.C. This was his first football experience outside Germany where he had been playing since 2004. Masih made his debut for Aizawl in the Mizoram Premier League versus Mizoram Police FC. His I-League debut came vs. East Bengal F.C. in a 2–2 draw. In the following game vs. Churchill Brothers S.C., he was adjudged the Man of the Match for his solid display in defense & playmaking attributes after Aizawl F.C. beat Churchill Brothers S.C. 1-0.[2]

Masih made his continental debut for Aizawl F.C. vs. Zob Ahan Esfahan F.C. in the AFC Champions League Qualifiers. The I-League Champions were beaten down 3–1 but Masih & his club's performance received appreciation from the critics. He opened his account in the top tier of Indian Football vs. Indian Arrows in a 2–2 draw.[3]

Saighani finished his debut season in Indian Football with Runners' Up spot in the Mizoram Premier League, Fifth place finish in the I-League & a Quarter Final participation in the Super Cup. He rose to spotlight in the inaugural season.

International goals

Club Statistics
Competition Matches Goals
Season 2017/18
I-League 14 1
Mizoram Premier League 9 4
AFC Champions League (Q) 1 0
2018 AFC Cup 6 0
Super Cup 2 0

References
  1. "Mahish Saigani". soccerway.com. Perform Group. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  2. "I-League 2017: Aizawl 1-0 Churchill Brothers- Yugo's late winner seals the victory for the defending champs". goal.com. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  3. "I-League: Indian Arrows hold Aizawl FC to a 2-2 draw". DNA. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  4. "Bhutan vs. Afghanistan 0 - 3". soccerway.com. Perform Group. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  5. "Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh 4 - 0". soccerway.com. Perform Group. Retrieved 18 January 2018.


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