football-loving district of Malappuram. Mashoor, the professional footballer, however, was made in Chennai. " data-reactid="12">Mashoor Shereef, the man, hails from the football-loving neighborhood of Malappuram. Mashoor, the professional footballer, on the other hand, was made in Chennai.
football all around him, in school and at the grounds in the district, Mashoor's passion for the sport is deep-rooted. In his own words, his neighbourhood breathed football and that played a role in generating a desire in him to keep playing up to his college days." data-reactid="13">Having grown up with football all around him, at school and on the district’s fields, Mashoor’s passion for the sport is ingrained. In his own words, his neighborhood breathed football and this played a role in generating in him the desire to continue playing until his college days.
football close to his home. There, he discussed and played the sport while coming to terms with how addictive it can really become when the passion kicks in. " data-reactid="14">He spent time with his friends at Manchester United Kavungal, a local team that played Sevens football near his home. There, he discussed and played the sport while coming to terms with how addicting it can become when passion takes over.
football as a career. He started his career with Arrows FC in the Chennai football league and went on to play for the likes of Air India (Mumbai) and United SC (Kolkata) before signing for I-League club Chennai City." data-reactid="15">At SN College, Kannur, his coach Ganesh convinced the young man that he had the skills to pursue a football career. He began his career with Arrows FC in the Chennai football league and went on to play for the likes of Air India (Mumbai) and United SC (Kolkata) before signing for I-League club Chennai City.
The 2017-18 season saw him play just five I-League games for the Coimbatore team. Then Akbar Nawas arrived as the team’s manager and Mashoor’s career reached a turning point.
He had 11 appearances to his name, which included three starts, as Chennai won the I-League in the 2018-19 season. His numbers improved yet again last season, as the 27-year-old played every single league match, started an AFC Cup match and scored six goals in all competitions.
Objective. “data-reactid =” 29 “>” I didn’t have a chance in the first season, but the arrival of Akbar Nawas and his style of play had a huge impact. I played a lot more and the manager helped me a lot. He was extremely supportive and filled me with confidence. It helped me turn into a defender, “said Mashoor, the forward turned defender. Objective.
Mashoor is now an excellent defender, something he never imagined he would become when he started his career. And he has to thank his coach for the transformation that helped him not only explore his potential but also garner good offers in the market. One such offer is that of Indian Super League (ISL) club NorthEast United, which is set to strike a deal to bring Malappuram-born Mashoor to Guwahati.
“Everyone in Chennai City supported me. Akbar was (the reason) why I was able to play a lot more in the last two seasons. I improved a lot thanks to him. I scored twice each in the Durand Cup, I- League and the Sheikh Jamal Cup (he scored a total of six goals last season).
“The turning point in my career was changing my position (being a defender). I was able to make an impact afterwards and got offers from other clubs after doing well in that role. I am happy and confident that I am. can do well going forward (in ISL). “
After three years in Chennai City, it’s time for Mashoor to move on. And he has the full support of the club.
“My contract was about to expire. The management supported me and wished the best for my future.”
football club Manchester United Kavungal to the Indian Super League the next time he steps on a football pitch.
“data-reactid =” 35 “> If all goes to plan, Mashoor will have completed a jump from Sevens football team Manchester United Kavungal to the Indian Super League the next time he steps on a football pitch.
