Wahid Sali
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wahid Mohammed Sali | ||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Kerala, India | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Righr Back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Mohun Bagan | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008 | Mumbai FC | ||
| 2009-2012 | Universal Soccer School | ||
| 2012–13 | ONGC | 13 | (0) |
| 2013-present | Mohun Bagan | 4 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Wahid Mohammed Sali (born 31 December 1985) is an Indian football player who currently plays for Mohun Bagan in the Indian I-League.
Career
He joined Mumbai FC in January 2008 who earned 16 games and left in December 2008 the club to sign for the Kerala based Universal Soccer School.[1] He is now playing for Mohun Bagan A.C. in 2013–14 I-League
ONGC
He signed for newly promoted ONGC F.C. of the I-League in the 2012–13 season began and he made his debut for the club 29 December 2012 against United Sikkim F.C. in the 13th round of the 2012-13 season coming on as a 90th minute substitute for Robin Gurung.[2]
Mohun Bagan
After an impressive season with ONGC, Sali was roped in by Mohun Bagan A.C.. He made his debut on 22 September 2013 against Bengaluru FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium in which he earned a yellow card in the 39th minute as Mohun Bagan drew the match 1-1.[3] He was adjudged as the Man Of The Match in Mohun Bagan's away match against Churchill Brothers in Goa.
Playing Style
Wahid Sali is a versatile defender who can play as a right back or center back. He started as a 7′s footballer in Kerala and is regarded as one of the best defenders in I-League presently. He believes that a player should always look for ways to improve his game and his hardworking nature on and off the pitch is the reason behind his success.[4]
Career Statistics
Club
Statistics accurate as of 11 May 2013
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| ONGC | 2012-13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 13 | 0 |
| Mohun Bagan | 2013-14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 0 |
| Career total | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
References
- ↑ Season ending transfers 2008
- ↑ "United Sikkim FC vs ONGC F.C. LIVE Commentary". Goal.com.
- ↑ "Bengaluru vs. Mohun Bagan 1-1". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ↑ George, Joseph. "Wahid Sali – Exclusive Interview: "Kolkata Is Heaven For Winners"". The Hard Tackle. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
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