Israfeel Kohistani
 Israfeel Kohistani, Captain of the National Team ahead of a match | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 5, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Kabul, Afghanistan | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | winger & Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Vejle Boldklub Kolding | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004-2007 | Ordu Kabul F.C. | 67 | (29) |
| 2007–2012 | Kabul Bank F.C. | 71 | (47) |
| 2012–present | Vejle Boldklub Kolding | ||
| National team | |||
| 2002-2004 | Afghanistan U-16-18 | 32 | (8) |
| 2004-2010 | Afghanistan U-23 | 48 | (22) |
| 2005– | Afghanistan | 34 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Mohammad Salim Israfeel Kohistani (born 5 June 1987) is an Afghan footballer who currently plays for Vejle Boldklub Kolding. He is national team player and its captain. He wears jersey number 7. He played in World Cup 2010 qualifiers,[1] 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 and Faisal Sakhizada.
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 FC. In these 3 years the club became vice-champion of national ligue and champion of all Afghanistan cups. His ability in the ground spirit of the game Inspired many I-League teams to transfer him. Kingfisher East Bengal F.C. have asked him to play for them, But Kohistani denied their request.
International career
Kohistani has represented Afghanistan in almost every youth team. He became a member of the 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 the Afghanistan national football team in the 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.
Career statistics
Club
| Year | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-20007 | Ordu Kabul F.C. | 67 | 29 |
| 2007-2012 | Kabul Bank F.C. | 71 | 47 |
| 2012–2012 | Vejle FC | ||
International
| Year | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2004 | Afghanistan U16 - U18 | 32 | 8 |
| 2004-2010 | Afghanistan U23 | 48 | 22 |
| 2005–Present | Afghanistan | 34 | 2 |
References
External links
- Israfeel Kohistani Official Blog
- Israfeel Kohistani Transfer Market
- Israfeel Kohistani at FIFA.Com
- Israfeel Kohistani at National-Football-Teams.com
- At Vejle FC