Khalid Jamil
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Khalid Jamil is a Kuwaiti
association football manager and former player, who currently manages Indian I-League
side Mumbai F.C. since 2009. He is currently the club's longest serving manager.
In 1997 Jamid began his short lived playing career, moving to four different Indian clubs in the space of 10 years—the last of which being Mumbai F.C. in 2007.
Despite a trophy barren spell in recent seasons Jamil is widely regarded by many as one of the India's best managers due to keeping Mumbai in the top 10 in the I-League
even though the team has a short budget.
, Kuwait
to Indian
parents. While in Kuwait Jamil went to an under-14 camp and met Michel Platini
who was then the France national football team
's coach. Ever sense Platini was Jamil's favorite player. He then moved to India later and got offered a contract from East Bengal and Mohun Bagan but rejected them as they were sponsored by a alcohol company.
of the National Football League
in 1997 but did not play during the 1997-98 season and left for Air India FC in 1998. During the 2000-01 season Jamil made his first professional appearances with Air India and reportedly got an offer to join a football club from Bruni
but rejected to offer, he still regrets it. He then went back to Mahindra United in 2002 but barely played due to many injuries which eventually lead to early retirement. He then joined Mumbai F.C. in 2007 but does not play a single game with them during his two years with the club. In 2009 Jamil announced his retirement.
and made his debut in 2001. He only went on to have 7 caps, all of which were in 2001.
in 2009. After one season at the helm during the 2009-10
season Jamil lead Mumbai to an 11th place finish out of 14 which was still considered a great season for Jamil considering what he had financially.
During the 2010-11
season Mumbai crashed expectations to finish in 7th place out of 14 which earned Jamil huge praise.
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
association football manager and former player, who currently manages Indian I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
side Mumbai F.C. since 2009. He is currently the club's longest serving manager.
In 1997 Jamid began his short lived playing career, moving to four different Indian clubs in the space of 10 years—the last of which being Mumbai F.C. in 2007.
Despite a trophy barren spell in recent seasons Jamil is widely regarded by many as one of the India's best managers due to keeping Mumbai in the top 10 in the I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
even though the team has a short budget.
Early Career
Jamil was born on April 21st 1977 in Kuwait CityKuwait City
-Suburbs:Although the districts below are not usually recognized as suburbs, the following is a list of a few areas surrounding Kuwait city:Al-Salam ""السلام"" -Economy:...
, Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
to Indian
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
parents. While in Kuwait Jamil went to an under-14 camp and met Michel Platini
Michel Platini
Michel François Platini is a former French football player, manager and current president of UEFA. Platini was a member of the French national team that won the 1984 European Championship, a tournament in which he was the top goalscorer and voted the best player. He participated in the 1978, 1982...
who was then the France national football team
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
's coach. Ever sense Platini was Jamil's favorite player. He then moved to India later and got offered a contract from East Bengal and Mohun Bagan but rejected them as they were sponsored by a alcohol company.
Club Career
Jamil started his professional career with Mahindra UnitedMahindra United
Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai...
of the National Football League
National Football League (India)
The National Football League was an association football league competition in India between 1996 and 2007 which was organised into three divisions. The league is now transformed into the I-League and continues with that name...
in 1997 but did not play during the 1997-98 season and left for Air India FC in 1998. During the 2000-01 season Jamil made his first professional appearances with Air India and reportedly got an offer to join a football club from Bruni
Bruni
-People:* Antonio Bartolomeo Bruni, violist, composer and conductor* Carla Bruni, model, singer and third wife of Nicolas Sarkozy, the current President of France* Dino Bruni, Italian road cyclist* Feodor Bruni, a Russian painter of Italian origin...
but rejected to offer, he still regrets it. He then went back to Mahindra United in 2002 but barely played due to many injuries which eventually lead to early retirement. He then joined Mumbai F.C. in 2007 but does not play a single game with them during his two years with the club. In 2009 Jamil announced his retirement.
International
Despite being born in Kuwait Jamil still decides to play for IndiaIndia national football team
The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...
and made his debut in 2001. He only went on to have 7 caps, all of which were in 2001.
Managing Career
After retiring from playing Jamil went straight into management and started with his last playing club Mumbai F.C. of the I-LeagueI-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
in 2009. After one season at the helm during the 2009-10
2009–10 I-League
-Managerial changes:-League table:-Fixtures and results:...
season Jamil lead Mumbai to an 11th place finish out of 14 which was still considered a great season for Jamil considering what he had financially.
During the 2010-11
2010–11 I-League
The 2010–11 I-League is the fourth season of the I-League, the highest football league competition in India. It began on 3 December 2010 and will end in May 2011. Dempo are the defending champions...
season Mumbai crashed expectations to finish in 7th place out of 14 which earned Jamil huge praise.
Manager
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