[1][2][3][4] He received his primary education from SM Lyari High School, and started playing football since his childhood.

In the meantime, Yousuf joined the local club Osmania, which refused to give him playtime due to his young age.

In 1956, he also toured India with Makran Sports for three months, playing friendly matches in Madras, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Malabar.

In 1958, Yousuf won the Aga Khan Gold Cup in Dhaka with Karachi Kickers.

In the same year, he represented the national team in the 1960 AFC Asian Cup qualification in Ernakulam, India.