Noor Husin

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. 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. 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.

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International

Honours Dartford Kent Senior Cup: 2019–20 Southend United FA Trophy: 2025–26