Muhammad Ali Shah (Urdu: محمد علی شاہ) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a striker. He is regarded as one of the best forwards to represent the Pakistan during the 1980s.
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Club career
In 1972, Shah featured in the National Youth Football Championship.
Shah began playing with Hazara Club Quetta before joining departmental side Pakistan Police. He represented National Football Championship provincial side Balochistan. He played a key role in helping Balochistan secure runners-up position in the 1984 Inter-Provincial Championship held in Quetta. He also represented Pakistan Airlines as a guest player at the 1981–82 Aga Khan Gold Cup, where he scored a goal against Farrer Park United in a 4–2 victory.
International career
Shah made his international debut in 1981 during a tour to Burma, and at the 1981 King's Cup, delivering a impressive performance that included a hat-trick against Malaysia, and a goal against Singapore. The following year, he represented the Pakistan Greens at the 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament, featuring in three matches.
Career statistics
International goals
Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shah goal.