Sheikh Mukhtar Ali (born 25 July 1962) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a defender.[1][2] He played for Pakistan Airlines throughout his career, and captained the Pakistan national team in 1986 and 1987, helping the national side achieve the bronze medal at the 1987 South Asian Games.
 Ali with Pakistan at the 1986 Fajr International Tournament | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sheikh Mukhtar Ali | ||
| Date of birth | 25 July 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Lahore, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1992 | Pakistan Airlines | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984–1988 | Pakistan | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editAli played for Pakistan Airlines throughout his career at the National Football Championship from 1984 till 1992.[3] In 1979, Ali featured in the National Youth Football Championship, where he led the Punjab team.[4][5][6]
International career
editMukhtar made his international debut with Pakistan at the 1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification held in Calcutta, later playing at the 1984 Merdeka Tournament. The following year, he played at the 1986 Fajr International Tournament in Tehran whete he was vice-captain after Shaukat Mufti. His younger brother Ejaz Ali, who also played internationally was part of the team alongside him.[7]
He also featured at the Quaid-e-Azam International Cup in 1985 and 1986. In the 1986 edition, he wore the captain armband for the first time. Mukhtar was once again handed the captaincy in the 1987 South Asian Games in India, helping the team achieve the bronze medal.[3][8]
He also played as captain at the 1988 AFC Asian Cup qualification in Kuala Lumpur, marking his final appearances with the national team.[9]
Post-retirement
editAfter his retirement as player, Mukhtar undertook several trainings to obtain a coaching license.[10]
Honours
editPakistan Airlines
edit- National Football Championship: 1989, 1992–93
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "MTFA calls to arrest thieves – Business Recorder". Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Pakistan-India football series to go ahead". DAWN.COM. 2005-03-31. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ a b "PFF president praised for giving boost to football". Brecorder. 2007-09-21. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "U-18 Football Championship starts". Brecorder. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "PFF approves Lahore as championship host". DAWN.COM. 2009-10-01. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Faisalabad win U-18 soccer final". Brecorder. 2007-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "1986 Fajr International Tournament". www.rsssf.org. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "SPORTS WORLD: End to gloomy era of Pakistan football in sight". Brecorder. 2006-11-18. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Mukhtar Ali (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "AFC-C coaching course begins". DAWN.COM. 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
External links
edit- Mukhtar Ali at National-Football-Teams.com