Background and career
Zohib Islam Haroon Fakhruddin Amiri (Dari: ذهیب اسلام هارون فخرالدین امیری; born 15 February 1990) is an Afghan former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Over his two-decade career, he became a pivotal figure in Afghan football, representing clubs across Asia and North America while captaining the Afghanistan national team. Known for his defensive resilience and leadership, Amiri earned 71 caps and scored six goals for his country. He captained Afghanistan to their historic 2013 SAFF Championship victory, solidifying his legacy as one of Afghanistan's most iconic footballers.
