Yousuf Jr.
Pakistani footballer (1940 – 2015)
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Yousuf Jr. (1940 – 20 June 2015) was a Pakistani footballer who played as a winger.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Karachi, British India | ||
| Date of death | (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | Karachi, Pakistan | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ragiwara FC | |||
| Baloch XI | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| KMC | |||
| Sindh Government Press | |||
| 1957–1961 | Dhaka Mohammedan | ||
| 1962–1963 | Victoria SC | ||
| 1968 | EPIDC | ||
| 1969 | Dilkusha SC | ||
| 1971–?? | Karachi Port Trust | ||
| International career | |||
| 1963–1964 | Pakistan | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Club career
Yousuf started his football career with Ragiwara FC, and later moved to Karachi club Baloch XI. Over the course of his career, he also represented KMC and Sindh Government Press.[1]
In 1957, he joined Dhaka League side Dhaka Mohammedan. During his time there, he helped the club secure two Dhaka League titles and also appeared as a guest player for clubs including Victoria SC throughout the 1960s.[1][3] He also played for EPIDC.[4]
Following the secession of East Pakistan in 1971, he returned to Karachi and concluded his playing career with Karachi Port Trust.[1]
International career
In 1963, Yousuf represented Pakistan in the 1964 Summer Olympics qualification against Iran, and was part of international tours to China and the Soviet Union in 1964.[1][5][6]
Personal life and death
Yousuf's son Pervez Yousaf served as national referee and Amjad Yousaf as footballer.[1]
Yousuf died at the age of 75 on 20 June 2015 in Karachi. He was buried at the Mewah Shah Graveyard.[1]
Honours
Victoria SC