Sanjeev Stalin
Sanjeev Stalin (born 17 January 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters. He has represented India at various youth international levels including in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[1]
.jpg.webp) Stalin with India U20 in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Kerala Blasters | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| AIFF Elite Academy | |||
| 2020 | Aves | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Indian Arrows | 28 | (0) |
| 2020 | Aves | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Sertanense | 0 | (0) |
| 2021– | Kerala Blasters | 8 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2015–2017 | India U17 | 32 | (3) |
| 2017 | India U20 | 4 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 March 2022 | |||
Club career
Indian Arrows
Stalin was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India.[2] After the tournament, Stalin was selected to play for the Indian Arrows, an All India Football Federation-owned team that would consist of India under-20 players to give them playing time.[3] He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrow's first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and helped the team keep the clean sheet as Indian Arrows won 3–0.[4]
C.D. Aves
On 11 February 2020, Stalin signed a two-year deal at Portuguese Primeira Liga club C.D. Aves, where played for the club's U-19 and U-23 squads.[5]
Sertanense
On 24 August 2020, Stalin joined Portuguese third division club Sertanense for the 2020–21 season.[6]
Kerala Blasters
On 18 March 2021, Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC announced the signing of Stalin on a 3-year deal.[7] He made his debut for the club in the 2021 Durand Cup match against arch-rivals Bengaluru FC on 15 September, which they lost 2–0.[8] Stalin made his Indian Super League debut in the match against Hyderabad FC on 9 January 2022 as substitute for injured Jessel Carneiro, which the Blasters won 1–0.[9] On 26 February, in the match against their southern rivals Chennaiyin FC, he was awarded with the man of the match award for his performance, as the Blasters won 3–0 at full-time.[10][11]
International career
Stalin represented the India under-17 side which participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was hosted in India.[12] On 9 October 2017, he assisted Jeakson Singh to score India's first ever goal in a FIFA tournament against Colombia.[1] He was also a part of the India under-20 team and made appearances for the side.
Personal life
Sajeev Stalin was born to his father, Stalin and mother Parameshwari, in Bangalore, Karnataka.[13] His parents run a small garment shop and his mother is a Burmese Indian who emigrated back to India to help her nephew. At the age of 10 Stalin was spotted by Iranian coach Jamshid Nassiri who recommended that he should join a football academy.[13]
Career statistics
- As of 30 March 2022[14]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Durand Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Indian Arrows | 2017–18 | I-League | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | I-League | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 0 | |
| Aves | 2019–20 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Sertanense | 2020–21 | Campeonato de Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala Blasters | 2021–22 | Indian Super League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Career total | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
References
- Chatterjee, Sayan. "ISL: Who is Sanjeev Stalin? 10 things to know about Kerala Blasters' new signing". The Bridge - Home of Indian Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- Selvaraj, Jonathan (3 October 2017). "How 14,000 became 21: The story of India's history boys". ESPN.in. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- "Matos Names 25-member Indian Arrows Squad for Hero I-league 2017-18". The All India Football Federation. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- "Indian Arrows 3-0 Chennai City". Soccerway.
- Mergulhao, Marcus (12 February 2020). "Sanjeev Stalin seals move to Portugal top flight CD Aves". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Sanjeev Stalin signed by Portuguese outfit Sertanense FC for senior team". Khelnow. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- "Kerala Blasters sign promising young left-back Sanjeev Stalin". Khelnow. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- Apte, Tanay. "Durand Cup 2021: Bengaluru FC victorious as Kerala Blasters receive three red cards". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- Sportstar, Team. "ISL 2021-22 KBFC 1-0 HFC Highlights: Vazquez goal powers Kerala to the top of the table". Sportstar. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- "Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC Live Score Update, Commentary, Scorecard". Indian Super League. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- "Sanjeev Stalin - Hero of the Match | KBFC 3-0 CFC Match 102 | Hero ISL 2021-22 | Footballnews.net". footballnews.net. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- "Promising left-back Sanjeev Stalin joins KBFC". Kerala Blasters FC. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- Namboothiri, Arjun (10 October 2017). "All coming together for Sanjeev Stalin". ESPN FC. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
- Sanjeev Stalin at Soccerway
- "Hyderabad vs Kerala Blasters Live Score, ISL 2022 Final football match: Hyderabad clinch maiden title with 3-1 win on penalties-Sports News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- "ISL 2021-22 Final Live Score and Updates, Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters: HFC Beat KBFC to Win Maiden Title". News18. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.