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Asheer Akhtar
Indian footballer (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Asheer Akhtar (born 14 December 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club NorthEast United.
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Club career
Born in Kamptee, a city based in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra, Akhtar started his career with the academy of I-League side Pune.[1] After his time with Pune, Akhtar signed with I-League 2nd Division side Lonestar Kashmir and played the 2015–16 season with the club.[2] When the 2nd Division concluded, Akhtar went on to represent Jammu and Kashmir in the Santosh Trophy.[3] However, once the Santosh Trophy had ended, Akhtar moved again to Salgaocar of the Goa Professional League.[4] During his stint with Salgaocar, Akhtar helped the side win the 2016–17 season of the Goa Professional League, thus earning his first major professional honour.[5]
After the Goa Professional League finished, Akhtar signed with Mumbai of the I-League on 1 January 2017. Then, on 22 January 2017, he made his professional footballing debut for Mumbai in the I-League against Aizawl. He started and played 69 minutes as Mumbai lost 1–0.[6]
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International career
In 2007, Akhtar was part of the India under-13 football team for the Asian U13 Football Festival.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 16 April 2023[8]
- Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
- Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
- Appearance(s) in Calcutta Football League
- Appearance(s) in Super Cup
Honours
Salgaocar
NorthEast United
References
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