Israfeel Kohistani
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Mohammad Salim Israfeel Kohistani (born 5 June 1987) is an Afghan footballer who currently plays for Kabul Bank
. He is national team player and its captain. He wears jersey number 7. He played in World Cup 2010 qualifiers. and 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
. He is from north-eastern province of Kapisa and is one of the most capped Afghan players ever along with Zohib Islam Amiri
.
. In these 3 years the club became vice-champion of national ligue and champion of all Afghanistan cups. At the end of 2010/2011 season his contract with Kabul Bank will expire.
in almost every youth team. He became member of senior team in 2005. He played 3 times in SAFF Cup, 2 times in AFC Challenge Cup
and 2 times in South Asian Games. He also represented Afghanistan national football team
in Fifa World Cup 2010 qualifiers, where they were eliminated by Syria
, in 2007. He recently scored one goal for Afghanistan in Tau Devi Lal Stadium which led Afghanistan 2-0 victory over Bhutan in 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification, the second goal was scored by Waheed Nadeem
. He assisted one goal against Palestine in 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
which was scored by Bilal Arzou
.
Kabul Bank
Kabul Bank is a commercial bank in Afghanistan, with its main branch in the capital of Kabul. Established in 2004, it is the main bank used to pay the salaries of the army and security forces. The bank provides facilities to maintain accounts in Current, Savings Bank and Fixed Deposits; and offers...
. He is national team player and its captain. He wears jersey number 7. He played in World Cup 2010 qualifiers. and 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
. He is from north-eastern province of Kapisa and is one of the most capped Afghan players ever along with Zohib Islam Amiri
Zohib Islam Amiri
Zohib Islam Amiri is an Afghan footballer who currently plays for Mumbai F.C. in India. He is also a member of the Afghanistan national football team. He wears number 3, and his position on the field is left back. He is one of the most capped Afghan players ever.-Career:Zohib Islam started his...
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Club career
In 2000 he started playing football at the Habibia high School team, until 2003. In 2004 he played in first league at the Habibiana football team and soon after he made a transfer to the Army FC, where he played for 3 years. In 2007 he was transferred from Army FC to Kabul Bank FCKabul Bank FC
Kabul Bank F.C. is a football team in Afghanistan owned by Kabul Bank. They play in the Afghan Premier League.-Current squad:...
. In these 3 years the club became vice-champion of national ligue and champion of all Afghanistan cups. At the end of 2010/2011 season his contract with Kabul Bank will expire.
International career
Kohistani has represented AfghanistanAfghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
in almost every youth team. He became member of senior team in 2005. He played 3 times in SAFF Cup, 2 times in AFC Challenge Cup
AFC Challenge Cup
The AFC Challenge Cup is an international football competition for emerging nations that are members of the Asian Football Confederation. The first tournament was hosted by Bangladesh in 2006...
and 2 times in South Asian Games. He also represented Afghanistan national football team
Afghanistan national football team
The Afghanistan national football team is the national team of Afghanistan and is controlled by the Afghanistan Football Federation. The national team was founded in 1922 that joined FIFA in 1948 and the AFC in 1954...
in Fifa World Cup 2010 qualifiers, where they were eliminated by Syria
Syria national football team
The Syria national football team represents Syria in association football and is controlled by the Syrian Football Association, the governing body for football in Syria. Syria's home grounds are Abbasiyyin Stadium and Aleppo International Stadium...
, in 2007. He recently scored one goal for Afghanistan in Tau Devi Lal Stadium which led Afghanistan 2-0 victory over Bhutan in 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification, the second goal was scored by Waheed Nadeem
Waheed Nadeem
Waheed Nadeem is an Afghan footballer who currently plays for Kabul Bank. He is national senior and also u-23 team player. He wears number 8.-International career:...
. He assisted one goal against Palestine in 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
which was scored by Bilal Arzou
Bilal Arzou
Bilal Arzou , also known as Balal Arezou, is an Afghan footballer who currently plays for Asker Fotball football club in Norway and Afghanistan national football team...
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Club
| Year | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Habibia | 25 | 17 |
| 2004-2007 | Ordu Kabul F.C. Ordu Kabul F.C. Ordu Kabul F.C. is a football team in Afghanistan. They play in the Afghan Premier League. Ordu FC became champions twice, in 2006 and 2007. In 2009 the team will get a new stadium, Melat Stadium.-Current squad:-Kabul Premier League:... |
67 | 29 |
| 2007-Present | Kabul Bank F.C. | 69 | 44 |
International
| Year | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2004 | Afghanistan U16 - U18 Afghanistan national football team The Afghanistan national football team is the national team of Afghanistan and is controlled by the Afghanistan Football Federation. The national team was founded in 1922 that joined FIFA in 1948 and the AFC in 1954... |
32 | 8 |
| 2004-2010 | Afghanistan U23 Afghanistan national football team The Afghanistan national football team is the national team of Afghanistan and is controlled by the Afghanistan Football Federation. The national team was founded in 1922 that joined FIFA in 1948 and the AFC in 1954... |
48 | 22 |
| 2005-Present | Afghanistan Afghanistan national football team The Afghanistan national football team is the national team of Afghanistan and is controlled by the Afghanistan Football Federation. The national team was founded in 1922 that joined FIFA in 1948 and the AFC in 1954... |
26 | 1 |