Muhammad Suhail (born 12 September 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club Punjab.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Suhail | ||
| Date of birth | 12 September 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Kerala, India | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Punjab | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Marhaba | ||
| 2019–2024 | Punjab | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Punjab | 19 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | India U23 | 5 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 27 May 2026 | |||
Career
editSuhail first played for his local club, Marhaba, until he attended Punjab trials in Coimbatore at age 12, where he got selected. Initially, Suhail played as a centre-back, but was later shifted to a striker in the Under-13s, where he played for three years. However, when the RFDL started, Suhail was asked to play as a winger, and has remained a winger since.[1]
Suhail made his senior debut for Punjab in the 2024 Durand Cup against Mumbai City II, coming on as a substitute for Leon Augustine in an eventual 3-0 win for the Shers.[2]
Suhail's Indian Super League debut came on 26 December 2024 away against Mohun Bagan, coming on as a late substitute for Luka Majcen in an eventual 3-1 loss for Punjab.[3]
Suhail's first goal contribution came on 6 March 2025, away against Hyderabad. In the 41st minute, Suhail's shot from long distance was deflected into his own net by Hyderabad defender Alex Saji. While the goal was classed as an own goal, Suhail was credited with the assist. This made him the third-youngest player to get an ISL assist, at 18 years and 175 days old. [4] The match eventually ended 3-1 to Punjab.[5]
Career statistics
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Punjab FC wonderkid Muhammad Suhail on his football journey from Kerala, ISL debut, aspirations & more". Khel Now.
- ↑ Dutta, Moumita (11 August 2024). "Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC Highlights, Durand Cup 2024: PFC 3-0 MCFC, Punjab end group campaign with win". www.mykhel.com.
- ↑ "Mohun Bagan 3-1 Punjab FC (26 Dec, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)". ESPN.
- ↑ "Report: Young guns shine as Punjab FC outclass Hyderabad FC". www.indiansuperleague.com. 6 March 2025.
- ↑ "Punjab FC 3-1 Hyderabad (6 Mar, 2025) Team Stats - ESPN (IN)". ESPN.
- ↑ Muhammad Suhail F at Soccerway