Shamsuddin Amiri

Shamsuddin Amiri is an Afghan former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Early and personal life

Amiri fled to Pakistan during the Taliban era, and played for Pakistan Television in Rawalpindi. His family came back in 2003 and he was subsequently selected for the Afghanistan under-19 national team.

Club career

Amiri started his career at Pakistan Television. He joined Maiwand Kabul in 2003. He played for Kabul Bank from 2004 until 2009, and was equally employed with the financial institution. He later played at Ferozi from 2010 until 2011.

International career

Amiri was called by the Afghanistan national under-23 team at the 2004 South Asian Games.
He subsequently received his senior call for Afghanistan at the 2005 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup. He also featured at the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification in 2007, 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, and the 2008 SAFF Championship.
In the June 2007 Amiri was given Afghanistan's best player of the year award at the age of only 22.