Qays Shayesteh (born 22 March 1988) is an Afghan former professional

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who plays as a

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for GVV Eilermark. He has also played for

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(youth club),

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, Emmen, VV Glanerbrug and DETO.

International career

Shayesteh is a former youth international for the Netherlands. He represented the Afghanistan national team from 2011 until 2017, making five appearances.

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