Shah Huzaib
Freestyle football trick-shots artist from Kashmir
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Shah Huzaib is a freestyle footballer from Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir known for his trick-shots.[3][4][5] He attracted media attention after former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, actor Sunil Shetty, and German soccer player Toni Kroos shared his videos on Instagram.
Shah Huzaib | |
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 Shah Huzaib, trick-shots artist of Kashmir | |
| Born | 2002 (age 23–24) |
| Known for | football trick-shots |
| Awards | Kashmiri Young Achievers' Award 2021[1][2] |
Career
Huzaib was born in 2002 in Charari Sharief in the Budgam district. In 2016, he started playing football, and in May 2018, he started practising football trick-shots.[6][7][8][9][10] In 2020, Huzaib participated in and won an international football trick-shot competition, which has been organised by Cristiano Ronaldo Fragrances.[11][12][13]
In 2021, Huzaib attracted various news headlines when former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia and Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty praised him on social media.[3]
As of 2021, Huzaib has recorded more than 400 trick shots. He learnt trick-shots from YouTube. He looks up to footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as an inspiration.[2]
In January 2022, German soccer player Toni Kroos also shared Huzaib's trick-shots video.[14]
He has been invited in several television shows including India's Got Talent Season 9.[15][16]