Mansoor Khan ( ps, منصور خان; born 20 February 1997) is a Pakistani professional

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who plays as a

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for Pakistan Airforce. He won the National Challenge Cup twice with Pakistan Airforce, winning the first in

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and second in

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Early life and career

Mansoor was born in

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. He started his career with hometown team Mardan Blue Star.

Club career

Pakistan Airforce

Debut season: 2011–2014

Mansoor joined Pakistan Airforce in 2011. He made just seven appearances in 2011–12 season, scoring his only goal of the season was a winner against Pakistan Airlines at 77th minute in a 2–1 victory. In 2012–13 season Mansoor made 13 appearances providing four assists. In 2013–14 season, he was barely used in the league although he competed in all of the 2014 National Football Challenge Cup matches for the team, scoring in a 3–2 group stage defeat to Habib Bank and scored the winner against

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in the finals, scoring at 76th minute.

2014–present

Mansoor scored his first goal of the 2014–15 season against

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in a 3–2 defeat. Mansoor ended his season with 18 goals in 22 appearances, finishing second to K-Electric's

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for the golden boot, he won the

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that season. On 13 October 2016, Mansoor scored his first hat-trick against Punjab in All Pakistan Shama Challenge Football Cup, scoring the goals in 7th, 17th and 56th minute as Pakistan Airforce won the match 5–0. Mansoor scored the winner against

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in quarter-finals on 53rd minute.

References

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Mansoor Khan
* * 1997 births Living people Pakistani footballers Pakistan international footballers Association football midfielders Footballers at the 2014 Asian Games Footballers at the 2018 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Pakistan PAF F.C. players {{Pakistan-footy-bio-stub