Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer, Manager |
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| Nationality | Kuwaiti |
| Date of Birth | 21/04/1977 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
Latest News about Khalid Jamil
01/08/2025
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) appointed Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the Indian men's national football team on August 1, 2025, making him the first Indian in the role since Savio Medeira in 2011-12. He was selected ahead of candidates like Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic following Manolo Marquez's resignation after a winless tenure. Jamil will begin his tenure at the CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Khalid Ahmed Jamil |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Not Known |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Played for Mahindra United, Air India FC, and Mumbai FC. | |
| Represented the Indian national team 40 times between 1998 and 2006. | |
| Retired from playing in 2009 due to injuries. | |
| Managed Mumbai FC from 2009 to 2016. | |
| Won the I-League with Aizawl FC. | |
| Managed Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, NorthEast United FC, and Jamshedpur FC. | |
| First Indian coach to qualify an ISL team for playoffs with NorthEast United in 2020-21 season. | |
| AFC Pro License Diploma holder. |
Favourites
| Favourite Footballer | Michel Platini |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Khalid, born to Indian parents, grew up in Kuwait. | |
| 2. Jamil showcased his skills at three different clubs during his twelve-year career in India. | |
| 3. Although born in Kuwait, Khalid chose to represent the Indian national team in soccer. | |
| 4. Khalid announced his retirement in 2009. | |
| 5. From 2009 to 2016, he served as the manager of Mumbai FC. | |
| 6. Met French legend Michel Platini at an under-14 camp in Kuwait. |