Khalid Jamil has officially taken charge as the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, find out more about him below.
Jamil has decades of experience both on and off the pitch, and he is the first Indian permanent head coach of the Blue Tigers in a long time.
Who is Khalid Jamil, newly appointed head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, biography, age, height, weight, career, wife, and more
The AIFF Executive Committee, in the presence of the Technical Committee, has approved the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men's National Team.#IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/R1FQ61pyr4
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 1, 2025
Congratulations #KhalidJamil
As expected Khalid Jamil is the new Head Coach Indian National Men’s Team #BlueTigers
A bold decision by AIFF and Khalid himself to join hands at a time when the challenge is of highest level.
Khalid becomes the first Indian coach after Savio… pic.twitter.com/dQOzyZ3o78
— Shaji Prabhakaran (@Shaji4Football) August 1, 2025
Khalid started out as a promising midfielder and has since become a respected tactician who now carries the hopes of Indian fans.
Khalid Jamil Appointed as the new Indian men’s national football team head coach
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially appointed Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the senior men’s team. Following the appointment, Jamil becomes the first Indian to be handed the role full-time in the modern era, after years of foreign appointments. Khalid is known for his deep understanding of domestic football and tactical discipline, and he has previously coached clubs like NorthEast United FC and Aizawl FC. He famously led Aizawl FC to an I-League title as well.
Khalid Jamil biography and age
Khalid Ahmed Jamil is the newly appointed Indian men’s senior football team head coach who was born on April 21, 1977, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. He is currently 48 years old as of 2025, and despite being born abroad, he has always identified as Indian and chose to represent India at the international level. Jamil is well-regarded in Indian football circles and he is known for his contribution as both a player and coach.
Khalid Jamil · Date of birth/Age: Apr 21, 1977 (48) · Citizenship: India
Born in Kuwait City on April 21, 1977 to Punjabi parents, Jamil’s early love for football was shaped by an under-14 camp before he moved back to India for whom he also played football at the international level. While his salary as the new head coach of the Indian football team isn’t known, East Bengal had struck a deal for a salary of Rs 1.25 crore back in 2017 for Khalid.
Meanwhile, the monthly salary of Igor Stimac as the Indian football team head coach was USD 24,000 (INR 19,69,000). Annually, Stimac made USD 288,000.
Khalid Jamil made his debut for the #IndianFootball team back in 1998, earning 40 caps until stepping down in 2006.
20 years later, he returns back – this time as the first Indian Head Coach of the National Team in nearly 2 decades!
How life completes a circle 🙂 🇮🇳 ⚽ pic.twitter.com/KdXYR2XTCg
— Hussain (@Hussainov1ch) August 1, 2025
Height and weight
Khalid Jamil stands at a height of 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches) tall and weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lbs).
Nationality and ethnicity
Despite being born in Kuwait, Jamil holds Indian nationality and comes from an Indian ethnic background.
Religion
Khalid Jamil is a follower of Islam.
Career
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Khalid Jamil started out his playing career in 1997 with Mahindra United and later represented Air India and Mumbai FC. Despite having never played in his first season, he eventually made an impact with Air India, where he turned down an offer from Brunei. He eventually retired in 2009, following a career hampered by injuries.
After his retirement, Khalid took charge of Mumbai FC as manager from 2009 to 2016, and later led Aizawl FC to their historic I-League title in 2017. Over the years, he has also managed East Bengal and NorthEast United FC, becoming the first Indian head coach in the Indian Super League.
Wife and children
Khalid Jamil is married and he has two sons, although he generally prefers to keep his family away from public attention with their names not known.