C.K. Vineeth
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Chekiyot Kizhakkeveettill Vineeth | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 1988[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Kannur, Kerala, India[2] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[3] | ||
| Playing position | Striker / Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bengaluru FC | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chennai Customs | |||
| Kerala State Electricity Board | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010–2012 | Chirag United Kerala | ||
| 2012–2014 | United SC | 37 | (9) |
| 2014– | Bengaluru FC | 20 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2013– | India | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:44, 24 April 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
C.K. Vineeth (born 20 May 1988) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Bengaluru FC in the I-League.
Career
Chirag United Kerala
Born in Kannur, Kerala, Vineeth made his debut for Chirag United Kerala in the I-League during the 2010–11 season after starting his amateur career with Chennai Customs and Kerala State Electricity.[4] He scored his first professional goal of his career during his debut.[4] During the 2011–12 season, Vineeth scored eight goals for Chirag Kerala.[1]
United Sports Club
Before the 2012–13 season, Vineeth signed for United SC of the I-League.[1] Vineeth made his debut for the club on 7 October 2012 against Air India. He played 82 minutes and even scored a goal as United SC went on to win 5–1.[5] Vineeth then scored a hat-trick later that season against Air India on 2 February 2013 as United SC won 4–1.[6] Vineeth went on to scored seven goals that season, the most among all Indian players.[4]
Bengaluru FC
On 30 January 2014 it was announced that Vineeth had been released by United SC due to financial difficulties and then signed for Bengaluru FC, the new direct-entry I-League side, for the remainder of the season.[4] Bengaluru would extend his contract after an impressive half season.
International
Vineeth made his international debut for India on 6 February 2013 against Palestine in an international friendly. He came on as a 85th minute substitute for Clifford Miranda as India lost 4–2.[7]
Career statistics
Club statistics
- As of 24 April 2015[1]
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| United SC | 2012–13 | I-League | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 7 |
| 2013–14 | I-League | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | |
| Total | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 9 | ||
| Bengaluru FC | 2013–14 | I-League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | I-League | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 4 | |
| Total | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 56 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 13 | ||
International stats
| India national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 17 February 2014
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 C.K. Vineeth profile at Soccerway
- ↑ George, Arun. "Bend it like Vineeth!". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ Ajgoankar, Ashlesh. "Indian Football: Can Kerala Produce Next I.M. Vijayan?". The Hard Tackle. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Bengaluru FC complete CK Vineeth swoop from United Sports Club". Goal.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ "UNITED VS. AIR INDIA 5 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ "AIR INDIA VS. UNITED 1 - 4". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ Noronha, Anselm. "India 2-4 Palestine: The Blue Tigers capitulate in second half to hand second string Al-Fursan a vital win". Goal.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
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