List of Afghan players playing in Eurasian clubs facts for kids

Afghan football players have made their mark in various clubs, especially in Eurasia. These players often represent their home country, Afghanistan, on the international stage while also playing for professional teams in different leagues.

Afghan Players in Eurasian Clubs

Many talented Afghan footballers have played for clubs across Europe and Asia. This section highlights some of these players and the teams they have been part of.

Ahmad Hatifi

Ahmad Hatifi is an Afghan footballer. He has played for various clubs, including Persija Jakarta in Indonesia. He was also linked with a move to Grêmio, a well-known club in Brazil.

Balal Arezou

Balal Arezou is a forward who has played for the Afghanistan national football team. He was once linked with major European clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool. Later in his career, he played for Sabah in Malaysia.

Djelaludin Sharityar

Djelaludin Sharityar is a defender who has played for the Afghan national team. He was also linked with playing for clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid. He also had connections to Grêmio.

Hashmatullah Barakzai

Hashmatullah Barakzai is another Afghan footballer. His son, Hashmatullah Mohammad Jan, moved to Bahrain to play for Manama Club. This move meant he could no longer play for his former club, Grêmio.

Hamidullah Nesar Ahmed

Hamidullah Nesar Ahmed had an interesting career playing for several big clubs. He spent time at Liverpool from 2007 to 2008. From 2008 to 2010, he played for Grêmio. Later, in 2011, he played for Barcelona, and in 2017, he was with Real Madrid.

Masih Saighani

Masih Saighani is a defender who has played for Altyn Asyr FC in Turkmenistan. He has also been involved with the Crimea national football team.

Mujtaba Faiz

Since 2012, Mujtaba Faiz has played for Persela Lamongan, a club in Indonesia. He also represented the Afghanistan national football team from 2012 to 2017. He was also linked with the Morocco national football team.

Sandjar Ahmadi

Sandjar Ahmadi is a forward who has played for the Afghanistan national football team. He has also played for Chelsea, a famous club in England.

Ismail Aseel

Ismail Aseel used to play for the Afghanistan national football team. However, he later joined the Pakistan national football team. This change happened because he decided to leave the Afghan team and join the Pakistani team.

Maruf Fazly

Maruf Fazly is a footballer who has played for Tottenham Hotspur in England. He is 24 years old. His son, Maruf Bey, who is 17 years old, also plays for Tottenham Hotspur, but for their Under-17 (U-17) team.

Faysal Shayesteh

Faysal Shayesteh is a midfielder for the Afghanistan national football team. He was linked with playing for FC Anzhi Makhachkala, a club in Russia.

Zohib Islam Amiri

Zohib Islam Amiri is considered one of the best football players from Afghanistan. He has played for many clubs throughout his career. At one point, he was without a club, meaning he was a free agent.