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Feroz Sherif is a former Indian professional footballer and current coach. He played as a goalkeeper for State Bank of Travancore and India.
Career
Born in Kochi, Kerala, Sherif spent some of his youth career with Santos Club.[1] Sherif soon joined State Bank of Travancore where he played in local tournaments and the National Football League as well.[2][3] In 2002, following State Bank of Travancore being relegated from the NFL, Sherif signed for Mahindra United on loan for the 2002–03 season.[4][5]
Sherif also represented his state, Kerala, in the Santosh Trophy.[6] He led the team to the final of the 2001–02 Santosh Trophy against Goa.[7] Kerala won the tournament that year, defeating Goa in the final 3–2 through an Abdul Hakkim hat-trick.[8]
International
Sherif has been called up and played for India during the 1997 Nehru Cup, 1998 Asian Games, and 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.[9][10][11]
Coaching
After retiring as a player, Sherif went into coaching. At one point, Sherif was coach of the Kerala under-13 side.[12] Sheriff has also worked as a goalkeeper coach for the India U19 and India U16 sides.[13][14]
Feroz is also credited for having coached and scouted India international, Anas Edathodika, in 2007.[15]
Honours
Individual
- G.V. Raja Award: 1997–98[16]
References
- ↑ English lessons for Kochi boys. The Hindu(30 May 2002).
- ↑ SBT, Mahindras to clash in final. Tribune India(16 October 1998).
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Sports. Tribune India(5 December 2002).
- ↑ Anchery to lead Kerala. The Hindu(7 April 2000).Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore
- ↑ Kerala to meet Goa in final. Rediff(15 November 2001).
- ↑ 57th Santosh Trophy 2001. IndianFootball.
- ↑ The Indian Senior Team at the 1997 Kochi Nehru Cup. IndianFootball.
- ↑ The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games. IndianFootball.
- ↑ The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 World Cup Qualifiers. IndianFootball.
- ↑ KFA announces U-13 squad. IndianFootball.
- ↑ AFC u-19 Qualifier: The India U-19 squad landed in Tehran. Kolkata Football(28 October 2011).
- ↑ India U16 squad. Chris PD(16 July 2013).
- ↑ It's Still A Dream. New Indian Express(15 July 2015).
- ↑ G.V. RAJA AWARD WINNERS. Sports Council.