Nikhil Raj

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Nikhil Raj
Personal information
Full name Nikhil Raj Murugesh Kumar
Date of birth (2001-01-12) 12 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Kickstart
Number 21
Youth career
2016–2017 Roots FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Kickstart
2020Indian Arrows (loan) 9 (0)
2021–2022Odisha (loan) 6 (1)
International career
2021 India U-23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:00, 31 December 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:00, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Nikhil Raj Murugesh Kumar (born 12 January 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kickstart in the Bangalore Super Division and I-League 2.[1][2]

Club career[edit]

Born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Nikhil Raj made his senior debut with Indian Super League side Odisha.

Indian Arrows[edit]

In 2020, Nikhil Raj was loaned from Kickstart FC to Indian Arrows. On 26 January 2020, Nikhil made his debut for I- League side Indian Arrows against Real Kashmir. He played entire 90 minutes of the game, as they lost by 2–0.[3]

Odisha[edit]

On 22 May 2020, Nikhil Raj joined Indian Super League club Odisha FC. On 5 December 2021, Nikhil made his debut for against Kerala Blasters and scored a goal in injury time. The match ended in a 1–2 victory for Kerala Blasters.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Nikhil Raj Murugesh Kumar". the-aiff.com. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  2. ^ Mishra, Siddharth (5 August 2021). "ISL: Bangalore based Kickstart FC's young midfielder Nikhil Raj signs for Odisha FC". thebridge.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Odisha FC set to sign former Indian Arrows starlet Nikhil Raj on loan". Khel Now. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. ^ "ISL 2021–22 Highlights, Kerala Blasters vs Odisha FC: Kerala Get 1st Win of Season". News18. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.