Anil Kumar (footballer)
Anil Kumar (born 14 September 1986) is a former Indian footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 September 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | New Delhi, India | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007 | Viva Kerala | ||
| 2009 | Salgaocar | ||
| 2009–2010 | Kerala State Electricity Board | ||
| 2010–2011 | Viva Kerala | 18 | (10) |
| 2011–2012 | Dempo | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Chirag United Kerala (loan) | 11 | (3) |
| 2012–2013 | Mohun Bagan | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Viva Kerala
After playing for Viva Kerala and Salgaocar in the I-League 2nd Division, Kumar decided to move back to Kerala in order to keep his job at the Kerala State Electricity Board, where he also played for there football team in various amateur Kerala state tournaments. After spending two years at the Electricity Board, Kumar re-signed for Viva Kerala for the 2011–12 I-League season in which he ended the season as the top scorer among all Indian players with 11 goals.
Dempo
After Kumar's amazing season at Viva Kerala he signed for two time I-League champions Dempo.[1]
Loan to Chirag United Kerala
On 7 November 2011 Kumar, returned to Chirag United Kerala (formerly Viva Kerala) on loan from Dempo for one season after he was reported to be unhappy about playing time.[2] Kumar then made his third debut for the club on 19 November 2011 against Sporting Clube de Goa in which Chirag lost 0–2.[3] Kumar then scored his first goal for Chirag United Kerala on 3 December 2011 against defending champions Salgaocar in which the match ended 1–1.[4] He then scored his second goal for the club that season against Churchill Brothers on 14 December 2011 in which Chirag lost 1–2.[5] He then scored his third goal for the club on 31 January 2012 against Mohun Bagan in a match that Chirag lost 1–3.[6]
Mohun Bagan
After his stint with Dempo, Kumar signed for I-League side Mohun Bagan.[7] After the season ended Kumar left the club.[8]
Career statistics
Club
Statistics accurate as of 22 April 2014
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Viva Kerala | 2010–11 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 18 | 11 | 0 |
| Dempo | 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chirag United Kerala (loan) | 2011–12 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 29 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 14 | 0 | |
References
- "Dempo rope in Anil Kumar". The Times of India. 18 June 2011.
- George, Arun. "Chirag United Kerala regains its striker". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- Noronha, Anselm. "Sporting Clube De Goa 2-0 Chirag United Kerala – James Moga And Victorino Fernandes Score for the Home Side". goal.com. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- "Chirag United Kerala 1-1 Salgaocar SC – Packeer Ali's Side Pick A Point Against The Defending Champions". goal.com. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- "Chirag United Club Kerala vs Churchill Brothers SC Lineups and Statistics". goal.com. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- "Chirag Kerala 1-3 Mohun Bagan: Okolie comes to the rescue again as the Mariners grab all three points". goal.com. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- "Interview of McDowell Mohun Bagan striker Anil Kumar". Mohun Bagan. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- "Indian Football: Transfer Season 2013/14 - Version 9!". Arunfoot. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.