Affan Yousuf

Affan Yousuf
Personal information
Born (1994-12-29) 29 December 1994
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Playing position Forward
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014-present India
Last updated on: 8 November 2016

Affan Yousuf (born 29 December 1994) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a forward.[1] He was part of the Indian squad that won the 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy.[2] His father Mohammed Yousuf, grandfather Khuda Dad and uncle Sameer Dad all represented India in field hockey.[3]

It was the experience of watching his dad play hockey that inspired him to take up the game.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Affan Yousuf". Hockey India. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  2. ↑ Biswal, Sattwik (6 October 2016). "Sreejesh retained as captain for Asian hockey Champions Trophy". India Today. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Ninan, Susan (24 October 2016). "Affan Yousuf finds his place in Indian hockey's family of four". ESPN.in. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Exclusive Interview with Affan Yousuf - Indian Hockey's promising one | Sportwalk Times". Sportwalk Times. 2017-01-20. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
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