Noor Husin (Dari: نور حسین; born 3 March 1997) is an Afghan footballer who plays as a central midfielder or defensive midfielder for club Worthing and the Afghanistan national football team.
Early and personal life Husin was born in Mazar-i-Sharif. His family moved to England when he was aged 5, to escape war. His father came to England first as a refugee, followed by the rest of the family, who settled in Croydon.
Club career Reading He began playing football at Reading's academy.
In mid October 2015, Husin joined Hemel Hempstead Town. He made his competitive debut for Hemel Hempstead on 17 October 2015 in a 2–2 away draw with Dartford. He scored his first competitive goal in that game as well, scoring in the 41st minute. He returned to Reading in early January 2016. At the end of the 2015–16 season, Reading announced that Husin would leave the club.
Crystal Palace Following his release from Reading, Husin joined Crystal Palace in the summer of 2016.
On 31 January 2017, Husin joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan for the remainder of the season, scoring on his debut against Notts County on 4 February 2017.
Notts County On 12 January 2018, Husin joined League Two side Notts County from Crystal Palace on an 18-month contract. He made his competitive debut for the club on 20 January 2018 in a 2–1 away defeat to Exeter City. In doing so he became the first Afghan to play in the English Football League.
On 3 February 2018, Husin scored his first goal for Notts County in a 4–1 win vs Crewe Alexandra. He was released by Notts County at the end of the 2018–19 season.
Stevenage On 1 August 2019, Husin joined League Two side Stevenage on a free transfer.
Dartford On 22 February 2020, Husin joined Dartford.
Southend United On 21 January 2022, Husin joined National League side Southend United.
Husin scored his first goal for Southend United on his third appearance in a 1–0 away win over Dover Athletic. In January 2024 he was linked to a move to Colchester United.
In September 2025, Husin suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Having failed to make another appearance, he departed the club upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Worthing On 27 May 2026, Husin agreed to join newly promoted National League club Worthing.
International career Husin made his senior International debut for Afghanistan in December 2018. He played his first FIFA-approved game for Afghanistan on 20 March 2019 in a friendly against Oman.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReading2015–16Championship000000—00Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)2015–16National League South7300—1One appearance in the FA Trophy083Crystal Palace2016–17Premier League000000—002017–18Premier League000000—00Accrington Stanley (loan)2016–17League Two111———111Notts County2017–18League Two12121—001422018–19League Two140001030180Total261211030322Stevenage2019–20League Two100001010120Dartford2019–20National League South41——40812020–21National League South15110—101712021–22National League South18331—40254Total375410090506Southend United2021–22National League172———1722022–23National League31110—313522023–24National League41400—104242024–25National League43120—404912025–26National League6000—0060Total13883000811499Career total22918922022126221
International
AfghanistanYearAppsGoals201980202000202160202240202320Total200
Honours Dartford Kent Senior Cup: 2019–20 Southend United FA Trophy: 2025–26
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