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Jitendra Singh (footballer)

Jitendra Singh (born 13 June 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin. He has represented India in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Club career

Born in Kolkata, Singh was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India.[1] After the tournament, Singh was selected to play for Indian Arrows, an All India Football Federation-owned team that would consist of India under-20 players to give them playing time.[2] He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrows' first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and helped the team keep the clean sheet as Indian Arrows won 3–0.[3]

A month later, on 26 December, Singh scored his first professional goal against Shillong Lajong. His 19th-minute goal was the first in a 3–0 victory for Indian Arrows.[4]

International career

Singh represented the India under-17 side which participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[2] He also played in the 2019 Granatkin Memorial tournament.

Career statistics

Club

As of 30 March 2024[5]
  1. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in Super Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Durand Cup

References

  1. ^ Selvaraj, Jonathan (3 October 2017). "How 14,000 became 21: The story of India's history boys". ESPN.in. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Matos Names 25-member Indian Arrows Squad for Hero I-league 2017-18". The All India Football Federation. 29 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Indian Arrows 3-0 Chennai City". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "Indian Arrows 3-0 Shillong Lajong". Soccerway.
  5. ^ Jitendra Singh at Soccerway