Anuj Kumar (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anuj Kumar | ||
| Date of birth | 24 July 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Eka, Uttar Pradesh, India[1] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Odisha | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2015 | AIFF Elite Academy | ||
| 2015–2016 | Pune | ||
| 2016 | Pune City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Pune City | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2024 | Hyderabad | 3 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Indian Arrows (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Real Kashmir (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Aizawl (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2024– | Odisha | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:30, 1 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
Anuj Kumar (born 24 July 1998) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Indian Super League club Odisha.
Club career
[edit]Early life and youth career
[edit]Born in Eka, Uttar Pradesh, Anuj started playing school football after his family moved to Delhi.[1] Later, he joined Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and the AIFF Elite Academy.
In 2015, he joined Pune FC and played Youth League with Pune FC Academy team.
Pune City
[edit]After Pune FC dissolved in 2016, Anuj joined Indian Super League club Pune City. He won the 2017 IFA Shield with Pune City U19. He made the match-winning save against AIFF Elite Academy in semi-final penalty shoot-out.[3]
Anuj was included in the Pune City senior team squad for the 2017–18 and 2018–19 ISL seasons, but didn't make any appearances.
Hyderabad
[edit]In 2019, Anuj joined newly formed Hyderabad ahead of the 2019–20 Indian Super League season, later loaned out to Indian Arrows in mid-season transfer window.[4] On 30 September 2020, he signed a two-year extension with the club.[5] On 9 November 2022, he made his ISL debut as a substitute for Laxmikant Kattimani in a 0–1 away win against Jamshedpur.[6]
Loan to Real Kashmir
[edit]On 2 November 2020, he was loaned out to Real Kashmir.[7] On 5 March 2021, Anuj made his I-League debut against Churchill Brothers.
Loan to Aizwal
[edit]On 21 August 2021, Anuj joined I-League side Aizawl on a season-long loan deal.[8] He made 10 appearances for the club in 2021–22 I-League.
Odisha
[edit]On 5 February 2024, Odisha announced the signing of Anuj on a two-year contract.[9]
International career
[edit]Anuj was a part of India under-16s which won the 2013 SAFF U-16 Championship.[10]
Honours
[edit]India U16
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Calm and composed sweeper-keeper Anuj Kumar: "I have never been under pressure during penalties"". www.fistosports.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Anuj Kumar profile". indiansuperleague.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "It's just a beginning, we need to do bigger things in future, says FC Pune City goalkeeper Anuj". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. 16 June 2017. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Anuj Kumar Hyderabad FC First Team Player Profile". hyderabadfc.co.in. Hyderabad Football Club. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Hyderabad FC retains youngsters Anuj Kumar & Nikhil Prabhu". khelnow.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Ratings: Mohammad Yasir stars in Hyderabad FC's win over Jamshedpur FC". khelnow.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Joshi, Rutvij (2 November 2020). "Real Kashmir rope in goalkeeper Anuj Kumar on loan from Hyderabad FC". khelnow.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Hyderabad FC goalkeeper Anuj Kumar joins Aizawl FC on loan for 2021-22 season". sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 21 August 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC officially announce the signing of goalkeeper Anuj Kumar from Hyderabad FC". Sportskeeda. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ a b "India beat Nepal to emerge Champions in U-16 SAFF Championship". www.the-aiff.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
External links
[edit]- Anuj Kumar at the ISL
- Anuj Kumar at Soccerway