Justin Stephen

Justin Stephen (born 1988) is an Indian football player. He is currently playing for DSK Shivajians, on loan from Mumbai, in the I-League in India as a centre back.

This article is about the Indian footballer. For the Cornwall cricketer, see Justin Stephens.

Justin Stephen
Personal information
Full name Justin Stephen
Date of birth (1988-01-28) 28 January 1988
Place of birth Kottayam, Kerala, India
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 DSK Shivajians (on loan from Mumbai)
Number 4
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Mahindra United
2010–2012 Prayag United
2012–2013 Mumbai 22 (2)
2013–2014 Mohammedan 3 (0)
2014– Mumbai 17 (1)
2015 → Chennaiyin (loan) 0 (0)
2016– DSK Shivajians 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:18, 22 January 2016 (UTC)

Early career

Justin is raised from the Uzhavoor village of Kottayam district in Central Kerala. He completed his studies at OLLHS, Uzhavoor and went for further studies at Christ College

The defender started his Football career with Unity Soccer Club, Thodupuzha and later went on to play for his college side of Christ College.[1]

Career

The turning point of Justin’s career came when the Kerala side Viva Kerala signed him the in 2006 during their pursuit for top division football.

Justin could only manage one year at Viva, as his potentials were spotted by the premier club Mahindra United. He signed a contract with Mahindra United in 2007.

Justin stayed at the Mumbai club till its shut down in 2010. He was acquired by Chirag United and represented the team for the two seasons.

Then he signed for Mumbai F.C. for the 2012-13 season. He signed for Mohammedan S.C. in 2013. Justin rejoined Mumbai F.C. in 2014.[2]

In July 2015 Stephen was drafted to play for Chennaiyin in the 2015 Indian Super League.[3]

Personal life

Stephen is a supporter of the Brazil national football team and considers John Terry of England as his role model. Indian International Steven Dias is also one of his favourites.

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References
  1. "Justin Stephen". Archived from the original on 19 January 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  2. "Mumbai FC sign 26 year old defender Justine Stephen". 6 October 2014. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014.
  3. Noronha, Anselm (10 July 2015). "Cavin Lobo to Kerala, Keegan Pereira to Mumbai and the comprehensive Indian Super League Draft". Goal.com. Retrieved 10 July 2015.


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