Naushad Moosa

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| fullname = Naushad Moosa

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1971|10|2}}

| birth_place = Maharashtra, India

| height = 1.88 m

| position = Defender

| currentclub = NorthEast United (assistant)

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| clubs1 = East Bengal

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| clubs2 = Mahindra United

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| clubs3 = Mohammedan

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| nationalyears1 = 1994–1998

| nationalteam1 = India

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| manageryears1 = 2008–2013

| managerclubs1 = Mumbai (youth coach)

| manageryears2 = 2013

| managerclubs2 = Air India

| manageryears3 = 2013–2016

| managerclubs3 = Pune (youth coach)

| manageryears4 = 2017–2022

| managerclubs4 = Bengaluru B

| manageryears5 = 2021–2023

| managerclubs5 = Bengaluru (assistant)

| manageryears6 = 2023–

| managerclubs6 = NorthEast United (assistant)

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Naushad Moosa (born 10 February 1971) is a former Indian footballer. He is an assistant manager, head coach of the reserve team, and head of youth development of Indian Super League club NorthEast United.{{cite web|title=NORTHEAST UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB APPOINTS NAUSHAD MOOSA AS INDIAN ASSISTANT COACH, RESERVE TEAM HEAD COACH AND HEAD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT|url=https://www.neutdfc.com/Home/a_winning_start_to_the_season_to_the_highlanders?newsId=EAAAAO-jeGMtmaFb6A7MRWWQUE2dyOt7XNrsIw00IdIDXYK2|website=neutdfc.com|access-date=1 June 2023}}

During his playing days, Moosa played for East Bengal, Mahindra United, and Mohammedan in the National Football League and I-League. He also represented India from 1994 to 1998.

Playing career

Moosa began his football career as a player with East Bengal F.C. who he played for in the National Football League. On 9 November 1997 Moosa played a part in East Bengal's historic victory over J. League Division 1 side Verdy Kawasaki in the Asian Cup Winners Cup in which a Samuel Omollo's goal in the 61st minute led to East Bengal winning the match 1–0 at the Salt Lake Stadium, however East Bengal were still out of the tournament as Verdy won the first leg of the two-legged event by a score of 5–2.{{cite web|last=Bose|first=Saibal|title=East Bengal stun Japanese|url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/ie/daily/19971109/31350133.html|work=Express India|access-date=2 March 2013}} Thirteen days later however, Mossa again made history with East Bengal as he helped the Kolkata club win the IFA Shield over KBL-FC Kochi in which East Bengal won 3–2 at the Salt Lake Stadium.{{cite web|title=East Bengal champs|url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/ie/daily/19971120/32450523.html|work=Express India|access-date=2 March 2013}}

Moosa's time however at East Bengal officially ended in 1998 when he signed for Mumbai based club, Mahindra & Mahindra.{{cite web|title=Season ending Transfers 1998|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1998.html|work=Indian Football|access-date=2 March 2013}} While at Mahindra & Mahindra Moosa failed to reach the same success that he enjoyed at East Bengal. His biggest chance at silverware at Mahindra & Mahindra came on 12 November 2000 when Mahindra & Mahindra were in the final of the 2000 Durand Cup in which they had to face Mohun Bagan but an extra-time golden goal from R.C. Prakash saw the match end in Bagan's favor 2–1.{{cite web|title='Golden boy' Prakash does it for Bagan|url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/ie/daily/20001112/isp12046.html|work=Express India|access-date=2 March 2013}}

Coaching career

=Air India: 2013=

After Godfrey Pereira resigned as head coach of Air India of the I-League, Moosa was signed to replace him in February 2013.{{cite news|title=Moosa lined up for Air India coach job|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Moosa-lined-up-for-Air-India-coach-job/articleshow/18526807.cms?|access-date=29 June 2017|work=Times of India|date=16 February 2013}} His first match in charge took place on 3 March 2013 against ONGC. Despite Air India taking the lead in the 41st minute, ONGC came back to win 2–1.{{cite web|title=Air India 1-2 ONGC|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/03/india/i-league/air-india/ongc/1395219/|website=Soccerway}} He would fail to get Air India a single victory during his short three months stint with the club as Air India eventually finished 13th, in the relegation zone, at the end of the season.{{cite web|title=Air India|url=https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/air-india/6391/|website=Soccerway}}

= Pune FC: 2013–16 =

Moosa managed youth team of Pune F.C. Under his coaching Pune F.C. Academy won two I-League U20 titles in 2012 and 2013. He also led the team to Pune Football League title in 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/naushad-moosa-joins-bengaluru-fc-as-indian-assistant-coach-4728201/|title=Naushad Moosa joins Bengaluru FC as Indian assistant coach|date=30 June 2017}}

=Bengaluru FC: 2017–present=

On 29 June 2017 it was announced that Moosa would join Bengaluru FC as assistant coach and head coach of the club's reserve side.{{cite news|title=NAUSHAD MOOSA JOINS BENGALURU FC AS INDIAN ASSISTANT COACH|url=http://www.bengalurufc.com/naushad-moosa-joins-bengaluru-fc-indian-assistant-coach/|access-date=29 June 2017|work=Bengaluru FC}}

On 6 January 2021 after the sacking of Carles Cuadrat, Moosa became the interim head coach of Bengaluru.{{Cite web|date=January 6, 2021|title=ISL: Bengaluru FC part ways with Carles Cuadrat, Naushad Moosa named interim coach|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/bengaluru-fc-part-ways-head-coach-carles-cuadrat-interim-naushad-moosa-indian-super-league-1756498-2021-01-06|access-date=2021-01-06|website=India Today|language=en}}

On 12 June 2021, Moosa signed a new three-year contract with the club, thus allowing the club to keep him till 2024{{Cite web|date=June 12, 2021|title=Bengaluru FC extends the contract of Naushad Moosa for three more years|url=https://iftwc.com/naushad-moosa-to-stay-with-bfc-for-three-more-years/|access-date=2021-06-12|website=IFTWC-Indian Football Team for World Cup|language=en}}

Statistics

=Managerial statistics=

{{updated|29 June 2017}}.

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|align=left|{{nowrap|3 March 2013}}

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Honours

India

SAFF Championship: 1997; runner-up: 1995

Maharashtra

Santosh Trophy: 1999–2000{{cite news |title=Maharashtra snares Kerala in its den |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/maharashtra-snares-kerala-in-its-den/article28013093.ece |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=The Hindu |date=24 April 2000 }}