| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Naushad Baloch | ||
| Date of birth | Unknown | ||
| Place of birth | Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980s | Pakistan Airlines | ||
| International career | |||
| 1980s | Pakistan | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Muhammad Naushad Baloch (Urdu: محمد نوشاد بلوچ), is a retired Pakistani footballer who played as a forward. Considered one of the major Pakistani footballers of the 1980s, 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 in Karachi. 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.
Club career
In 1979, Naushad featured in the National Youth Football Championship. At senior level, Naushad represented and captained Pakistan Airlines, which eventually became the most successful team at the National Football Championship.
International career
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.
Post-playing career
After retiring as player, Naushad served as assistant coach of Pakistan Airlines team.
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.
| 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 | ||
| 2 |
References
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- Ahsan, Ali (23 December 2010). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part III". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
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- "U-18 Football Championship starts". Business Recorder. 28 August 2007. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
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- "Faisalabad win U-18 soccer final". Business Recorder. 8 September 2007. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
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- "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.
- "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.
- "Former players, referees hail PFF's steps". Brecorder. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "PIA get go-ahead for Premier League". DAWN.COM. 23 July 2009. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
External links
- Naushad Baloch at National-Football-Teams.com