Adil Khan is an Indian professional association footballer. A defender by position, he has represented several clubs in Indian domestic football and has also been capped by the India national football team.
Key facts
| Full name | Adil Khan |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Association football |
| Position | Defender |
| National team | India |
Background
Adil Khan emerged through the Indian football system, which has historically drawn talent from regional leagues and youth academies before players progress to top-flight clubs in the I-League and the Indian Super League. As a centre-back, he is associated with a defender's role that emphasises aerial ability and physical play, attributes that have also seen him deployed in attacking set-piece situations.
Career
Khan has featured for clubs in India's top divisions, competing in both the I-League and the Indian Super League over the course of his club career. His progression at the club level led to selection for the senior India national team, where he has earned international caps in competitive and friendly fixtures.
International
Representing India at the senior level, Khan has been part of squads under the All India Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country. National team appearances for Indian footballers typically include World Cup qualifying matches, the AFC Asian Cup qualifying cycle, and regional tournaments such as the SAFF Championship.
Significance
As a defender capped by India, Adil Khan belongs to a generation of Indian footballers who have benefited from the structural changes in the domestic game following the establishment of the Indian Super League in 2014 and the parallel running of the I-League. His career reflects the broader development of professional football in India during this period.
Related topics
- India national football team
- Indian Super League
- I-League
- All India Football Federation
- Football in India
- SAFF Championship
References
- Wikidata: Q4682807