Israfeel Kohistani
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Kohistani with Afghanistan in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 5, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Kabul, Afghanistan | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vejen Sports Forening | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | Ordu Kabul | ||
| 2007–2012 | Kabul Bank | ||
| 2012–2014 | Vejle FC | ||
| 2014– | Vejen Sports Forening | 152 | (44) |
| International career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Afghanistan U-16-18 | 32 | (8) |
| 2004–2010 | Afghanistan U-23 | 48 | (22) |
| 2005– | Afghanistan | 27 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mohammad Salim Israfeel Kohistani (born 5 June 1987) is an Afghan footballer who currently plays for Vejen Sports Forening and the Afghanistan national team. He played in World Cup 2010 qualifiers, and 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification. He is from the north-eastern Afghan province of Kapisa and is one of the most capped Afghan players ever along with Zohib Islam Amiri and Faisal Sakhizada.
When he was eight years old, Kohistani picked up an unexploded grenade and lost four fingers on his left hand.