Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer, Manager |
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| Nationality | Kuwaiti |
| Date of Birth | 21/04/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
Latest News about Khalid Jamil
09/09/2025
Under Khalid Jamil, India finished third at the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup after defeating Oman on penalties in the third-place match following a 1-1 draw. The result gave India a bronze medal and followed a tournament run that included a 2-1 win over Tajikistan in the opening match.
25/08/2025
Khalid Jamil was officially appointed head coach of the Indian senior men's national football team by the All India Football Federation on 1 August 2025. He later signed a two-year contract with an option to extend for one more year and was set to begin a national team training camp in Bengaluru on 15 August 2025.
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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. | |
| Appointed head coach of the Indian men's national football team on 01/08/2025. | |
| Signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team. |
Favourites
| Favourite Footballer | Michel Platini |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/khalidjamilcoach/ |
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. |