Sabas Saleel
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 May 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Kerala, India | ||
| Playing position | Left back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bharat FC | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2007 | Tata Football Academy | ||
| 2007–2008 | Chirag United Kerala | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009 | Chirag United Kerala | 9 | (3) |
| 2009–2011 | ONGC | 4 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Chirag United Kerala | 13 | (1) |
| 2014– | Bharat FC | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:00, 10 April 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Sabas Saleel (born 31 May 1990) is an Indian footballer who is currently playing for Chirag United Club Kerala in the I-League. Prior to now he played for Indian Football clubs Viva Kerala FC a first time and ONGC. He is known for his crossing ability, and his work ethic leadership.[1]
Club career
Early career
Saleel started his career at Tata Football Academy which is India's best footballing academy. He did not manage to graduate Tata but still went on to sign for Viva Kerala FC in 2007.[1]
ONGC
While Saleel was at ONGC F.C. whom he signed for in 2008 he made a name for himself as well as establishing himself as one of the best young defenders in India. Although he only managed four games at ONGC FC it was Saleel's performance in the reserves that caught the eye of people.
Chirag United Kerala
On July 21, 2011 Saleel reportedly signed with Kerala club Chirag United Club Kerala for the second time in his career. He scored his first goal for the club on 24 November 2011 against Pailan Arrows on the I-League.[2]
International
After a great season for Saleel with ONGC FC in the I-League he was selected for the Indian U-23 football team which was to play two 2012 Olympic qualifiers against Qatar. He however did not feature in either match.[1]
Stats
Games, Goals, and Assists are correct as of 5 May 2012
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| ONGC FC | 2010-11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Chirag United Club Kerala | 2011-12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ghoshal, Amoy. "Players To Watch: India Under-23’s Saba Saleel". Goal.com. Goal.com. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ↑ Bera, Kaustav. "Pailan Arrows 1-1 Chirag United Kerala: Pailan Fail To Capitalize On Their Numerical Superiority To Win". Goal.com. Goal.com. Retrieved 5 May 2012.