Davinder Singh (footballer)

Davinder Singh (born 23 September 1995) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Mumbai City in the Indian Super League.

Not to be confused with Davinder Singh Kang.

Davinder Singh
Personal information
Full name Davinder Singh
Date of birth (1995-09-23) 23 September 1995
Place of birth Patiala, Punjab, India
Playing position(s) Right back
Club information
Current team
 Mumbai City
Number 32
Youth career
Dalbir Football Academy
2013–2017 Punjabi University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Mumbai City 10 (0)
National team‡
2017–2018 India U23 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 December 2017
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 December 2017

Career

Born in Patiala, Punjab. Singh began his career at the Dalbir Football Academy.[1] In 2013, Singh joined the Punjabi University football team.[1] Singh was also part of the academy of Minerva Punjab and was selected by the side to participate in the I-League 2nd Division, however, Singh got injured before the league began.[1]

Mumbai City

On 17 August 2017, Singh was signed by Mumbai City of the Indian Super League.[2] He made his professional debut for the club on 3 December 2017 in a league match against the Kerala Blasters. Singh started and played the whole match as Mumbai City drew the match 1–1 and won Emerging player of the match award.[3]

International

Singh was selected by India under-23 head coach Stephen Constantine in July 2017 for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers.[1] He was eventually selected and played three matches during the qualifiers.[1] The next month, Constantine called Singh up for the India senior side.[1]

Career statistics
As of 18 January 2020[4]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Mumbai City 2017–18 ISL8000——80
Career total 80000080
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References
  1. V Easwar, Nisanth (13 August 2017). "From University Team to Indian National Team - Davinder Singh Is a Proud Punjabi Living His Dream". Goal.com. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  2. Chaudhuri, Arunava (17 August 2017). "Mumbai City FC sign young defender Davinder Singh for ISL-4!". Arunfoot. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  3. "Kerala Blasters 1-1 Mumbai City". Soccerway.
  4. Davinder Singh at Soccerway
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