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Feroz Sherif
Indian footballer and coach From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Feroz Sherif is an Indian football coach and former footballer. He played as a goalkeeper for State Bank of Travancore and India.
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Career
Born in Kochi, Kerala, Sherif spent some of his youth career with Santos Club.[2] Sherif soon joined State Bank of Travancore where he played in local tournaments and the National Football League as well.[3][1] 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]
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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
External links
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