Naushad Baloch

Naushad Baloch
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Naushad Baloch
Date of birth 1960 (age 64–65)
Place of birth Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Young Hilal FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1981 KMC
1982–1983 Habib Bank
1984–1998 Pakistan Airlines
International career
1982–1984 Pakistan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Muhammad Naushad Baloch (Urdu: محمد نوشاد بلوچ), is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a forward. Considered one of the major Pakistani footballers of the 1980s,[1][2] Naushad played for Pakistan Airlines at club level, later coaching the team. He also represented the Pakistan national football team.

Early life

Naushad was born in the Gul Muhammad Lane area of Lyari, Karachi in 1960. His uncle Akhtar Hussain Baloch was also a footballer who represented Pakistan at international level and later became a member of the Pakistan National Party.[3]

Club career

Naushad started his youth career with local club Young Hilal. In 1976, he was selected for the KMC football team by coach Muhammad Umer. In 1979, Naushad also featured in the National Youth Football Championship.[4][5][6] Naushad left KMC in 1981, and moved to National Football Championship side Habib Bank. He later represented Pakistan Airlines, where he served as captain from 1987 to 1989 and remained with team till his retirement in 1998.[3]

International career

Baloch was first selected for Pakistan at the 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup held in Karachi which featured Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, and Oman national teams, Naushad scored twice for Pakistan against Bangladesh in a 2–1 victory.[7] In 1984, he was part of the squad for the 1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification and the Merdeka Tournament. In 1986, he also represented the President XI team at the President's Gold Cup in Karachi under the coaching of Qadir Bakhsh.

Post-playing career

After retiring as player, Naushad served as assistant coach of Pakistan Airlines team.[8][9][10][11]

Career statistics

International goals

Note: Exact figures of Pakistani players before 1989 are not yet known and yet to be researched. Below are goals recorded.

List of international goals scored by Naushad Baloch
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 18 February 1982 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan  Bangladesh 2–1 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup [7]
2 [7]

References

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  2. ^ Ahsan, Ali (23 December 2010). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part III". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b بلوچ, محمد شریف (25 July 2021). "اختر حسین بلوچ کا فٹبال کھیل کے فروغ کیلیے اہم کردار" [Akhtar Hussain Baloch's important role in the promotion of football]. Daily Jasarat News (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  4. ^ "U-18 Football Championship starts". Business Recorder. 28 August 2007. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  5. ^ "PFF approves Lahore as championship host". DAWN.COM. 1 October 2009. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Faisalabad win U-18 soccer final". Business Recorder. 8 September 2007. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  7. ^ a b c "Quaid-E-Azam International Cup (Pakistan)". www.rsssf.org. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  8. ^ "روزنامہ دنیا :- کھیلوں کی دنیا:-معاون فٹ بال کوچ نوشاد بلوچ کی والدہ انتقال کرگئیں" [Assistant football coach Naushad Baloch's mother passed away]. Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :- (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  9. ^ "روزنامہ دنیا :- کھیلوں کی دنیا:-پی آئی اے کے معاون فٹبال کوچ نوشاد بلوچ کی والدہ انتقال کرگئیں" [PIA assistant football coach Naushad Baloch's mother passed away.]. Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :- (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Former players, referees hail PFF's steps". Brecorder. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  11. ^ "PIA get go-ahead for Premier League". DAWN.COM. 23 July 2009. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.