Khan, known for his ball controlling skills and creativity in forward position predominantly during his spell in East Bengal from 1949 to 1959, was later idolized by Indian international Chuni Goswami.

[8][9] Khan was part of the team that played against German side Kickers Offenbach[10] and FC Torpedo Moscow in 1953.

[23] At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Khan played under Sailen Manna's captaincy,[24] but India was thrashed by Yugoslavia 10–1.

[26] Khan later participated in 1953 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament in Rangoon with Balaidas Chatterjee managed team, and won the title.

[27][28][29] He was also part of the Indian team in an exhibition match in December 1954, in an 1–0 defeat to Allsvenskan club AIK at CC&FC Ground in Kolkata.