«Messi from KazNMU» dazzles social media with incredible trick shots
22-year-old Shah Huzaib from Kashmir, India is studying at the International Faculty of Asfendiyarov University. He has so far created over 400 incredible football trick shots.
For example, the guy can score a football into a basketball hoop with his heel, kick the ball into a briefcase behind his back, or score a «goal» into a moving tire.
Shah Huzaib’s passion for football was ignited in 2016 after discovering trick shots on YouTube. He wanted to replicate the tricks and started his training. He gained nationwide popularity in India during the COVID-19 lockdown by sharing his videos on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. His videos received widespread acclaim after being reposted by Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, actor Sunil Shetty, and German footballer Toni Kroos. In 2021, Shah Huzaib auditioned for «India’s Got Talent» and received the «Kashmir Young Achievers Award» from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Singh.
On February 5, 2023, Shah set an Indian record for «Most Football Hits into Baskets in 30 Seconds,» by scoring 8 goals into baskets laid out on the ground.
The young man has also performed at TEDx Talks in Bangalore. He actively engages with his social media followers, numbering over 50,000, and monetizes his online presence through advertising contracts. In an interview, Shah shared what attracts him to football, why he loves Lionel Messi, and why he studies medicine.
«Football combines individual skill, strategy, and teamwork. I love experiencing the excitement of the game and how it brings people together. Trick shots add elements of creativity and flair to football,» — shares Shah.
He also plays regular football, often in the midfield position. His idol is Lionel Messi.
«I admire Lionel Messi for his incredible talent, work ethic, kindness, his unique style of play and humility,» — said the young man.
He has been studying «General Medicine» at KazNMU since November 2023.
«I decided to get a foreign education and chose Kazakhstan. Your country is very beautiful. Here, the level of medical education is high, and there are many good places for football practice.
I chose KazNMU because of its good reputation: the university is famous for its high quality of education and great opportunities for gaining practical experience. I want to get quality clinical experience.
I like that medicine can have a positive impact on people’s lives. I have always wanted and still want to help others and make the world a better place. My future career plans are in medicine, but I also have a passion for football,» — said Shah.
Now, he dedicates his free time to football. In his Instagram, one can see many tricks and videos he recorded on the KazNMU campus and in various places in Almaty. The young man dreams of becoming a Guinness World Record holder and gaining international recognition.
By the way, KazNMU is the leader in Kazakhstan in terms of the number of foreign students. The university has 2,944 students from 36 countries. Among them, 2,255 students are from India. The Indian community in KazNMU has been throughout the years one of the most active communities in terms of cultural and social activities. The International Medical Faculty of KazNMU was founded on October 6, 2017. The instruction at the faculty is in English.
