Maria Khan

Maria Jamila Khan (Urdu: ماریہ جمیلہ خان) is an American-born Pakistani professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in the United States, she represents and captains the Pakistan national team.[1][2]

Maria Khan
Personal information
Full name Maria Jamila Khan
Date of birth 1990/1991 (age 31–32)[1]
Place of birth Denver, Colorado, United States
Position(s) Midfielder / Goalkeeper
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2012 Denver Pioneers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Royal Eagles
2020–2021 WAPDA
International career‡
2022– Pakistan 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:04, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Career

In 2009, Khan joined Denver Pioneers in the United States, where she was a goalkeeper.[3][4] In 2013, Khan moved to the United Arab Emirates to pursue her Masters degree. There, she transitioned into a midfielder for an amateur side where signed for an Emirati side, where she became a midfielder.[5][6] It was there that she learnt more about women football in Pakistan, which eventually led her to play for WAPDA at the 2018 National Women Football Championship.[7]

In October 2020, she was one of the 30 players called up for the training camp of the Pakistan women's national team

After that, Khan signed for an Emirati club.[8]

She received praises from all across Pakistan including Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif for her ‘bend-it-like-Beckham’ goal against Saudi Arabia[9][10]

International goals
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.15 January 2023Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, Khobar, Saudi Arabia Mauritius1–11–22023 SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament
2.19 January 2023 Saudi Arabia1–11–1

Personal life

Khan is the niece of Jahangir Khan, who is widely considered to be the best squash player of all time, and the granddaughter of squash player Hashim Khan.[11]

References
  1. "Meet Maria Khan, the third-gen hero from the Khans of Nawakille". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 31 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  2. Lakhani, Faizan (30 August 2022). "'Inshallah we will make you guys proud,' says captain Maria Khan ahead of SAFF championship". Geo News. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  3. "Trio of goalkeepers locks down net for Pioneers – DU Clarion". Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  4. "Student Athlete Spotlight: Maria Khan". Daniels College of Business. 11 October 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  5. Lakhani, Faizan (30 August 2022). "Pakistan's football team captain eyes victory ahead of SAFF Women Championship". The News International. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  6. "Maria Khan on development as a pro player & a coach". souncloud.com.
  7. Wasim, Umaid (2 November 2020). "Maria looks to make her mark with Pakistan". Dawn. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  8. "Maria Khan becomes new captain of Pakistan women's football team". Daily Times. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  9. othernews.pk, Web Desk (22 January 2023). "Maria Khan of Pakistan Receives Praise for her 'bend-it-like-Beckham' game changing goal". Othernews.pk. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  10. "'What a goal!' Maria Khan's magical kick for Pakistan equals friendly against Saudi Arabia". Daily Pakistan Global. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  11. "Former Pio Maria Khan Reflects on Pakistan Women's National Team Camp". University of Denver Athletics. Retrieved 12 September 2022.


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