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Michael Masih
Personal information
Full name Michael Masih
Date of birth (1985-06-07) 7 June 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2011 Pakistan Army ? (?)
International career
2008 Pakistan 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Masih (born 7 June 1985) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]

Club career

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Masih played for Pakistan Army throughout his career from 2003 until 2011, winning the 2005–06 and 2006–07 Pakistan Premier League title.[1][2][3][4] He also participated in the AFC President's Cup with the club.[5][6]

International career

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Masih earned his first international cap against Nepal in a friendly in 2008.[1][7] His scored his first goal against Chinese Taipei in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup.[1][8] He remained an unused substitute in a friendly later in October 2008 against Malaysia.[9][10]

Personal life

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Masih hails from Bhimber in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.[1] He is one of the Christian footballers to play for Pakistan.[11]

Career statistics

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International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[1]
National team Year Apps Goals
Pakistan 2008 5 1
Total 5 1
Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by Michael Masih
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 2 April 2008 Taipei, Taiwan  Chinese Taipei 2–1 2–1 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification

Honours

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With Pakistan Army FC

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Michael Masih (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com.
  2. ^ "Three more matches decided in Football League". Brecorder. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ "KRL overwhelm Wapda as Army, PEL level". DAWN.COM. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (26 January 2008). "Imran`s double propels Army to win over Wohaib Club". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Pakistani football team player Michael Masih and Sri Lankan player..." Getty Images. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Michael Masih - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Football squad announced for two events". DAWN.COM. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  8. ^ "28 players report to camp for AFC Challenge Cup". DAWN.COM. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Pakistan football squad off to Malaysia". DAWN.COM. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Malaysia to face Pakistan in soccer tie". Brecorder. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  11. ^ Adil, Hafsa. "Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
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