Nishu Kumar

Nishu Kumar (born 5 November 1997) is an Indian professional football player, who plays as a full back for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters and the Indian national football team.[1]

Nishu Kumar
Personal information
Full name Nishu Kumar Tashni
Date of birth (1997-11-05) 5 November 1997
Place of birth Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position(s) Right back/Left back
Club information
Current team
 Kerala Blasters FC
Number 22
Youth career
2009–2011 Chandigarh Football Academy
2011–2015 AIFF Elite Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2020 Bengaluru 55 (2)
2020– Kerala Blasters 0 (0)
National team
2015 India U19 8 (0)
2017 India U23 3 (0)
2018– India 1 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 March 2020

Career

Youth career : 2009–2015

Nishu Kumar began his career with Chandigarh Football Academy. In 2011, he was selected for AIFF Elite Academy as a part of Tata Tea & Inter Milan Soccer Stars talent hunt.[2] He went on to represent India national under-20 football team at 2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.[3]

Bengaluru FC : 2015–2020

On 17 November 2015, Nishu Kumar was signed by Bengaluru along with two fellow AIFF Elite Academy cadets, Daniel Lalhlimpuia and Malsawmzuala, in two years deal with an option to extend for one more year.[4] He represented the club at 2015–16 Bangalore Super Division.[5] Nishu made his debut for the club in 2016 AFC Cup against Ayeyawady United on 13 April 2016, which Bengaluru FC won 5–3.[6] He made his league debut against Mohun Bagan in the final game of the season on 23 April 2016, Bengaluru lost the game for 5–0.In 2020 there were reports that Nishu Kumar will be leaving the club at the end of 2019–20 Season.He rejected a contract extension from the club and finally decided to leave the club.In his five seasons at Bengaluru FC, Nishu made 55 appearances and scored two goals and played a vital role in the success the club had over the years.

Kerala Blasters : 2020-Present

On 22 July 2020 it was finally confirmed that Nishu has finalised his move to Kerala Blasters.The 4 year deal with the Blasters made Nishu Kumar the highest paid Indian defender surprassing the record of Sandesh Jhingan.[7]

International

Nishu first represented India at the under-19 level and played for India U19 in AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers in Palestine. In June 2017, Nishu called for 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers camp for game against Kyrgyzstan. In July 2017, Nishu represented India U-23 in AFC U23 Championship Qualifiers which was held in Qatar.

Nishu Kumar made his senior international debut against Jordan at King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman on 18 November 2018. He scored India's sole goal in the second half in a 2–1 loss.

Career statistics

Club

Statistics accurate as of 25 March 2020

Club Season League Federation Cup/Super Cup AFC Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bengaluru 2015–16 I-League10102040
2016–17 904091221
2017–18 Indian Super League9030143263
2018–19 1811020211
2019–20 1810020201
Kerala Blasters 2020–21 Indian Super League00000000
Career total 55290294936

International

Statistics accurate as of 18 July 2020

India national team
YearAppsGoals
201811

International goals
Scores and results list India's goal tally first.[8]
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.17 November 2018King Abdullah II Stadium, Amman, Jordan Jordan1–21–2Friendly

Honours

Club
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References
  1. "India – N. Kumar – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  2. "Nishu Kumar – Defender". Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  3. "Johnson announces 23-member squad for AFC U-19 Qualifiers". 29 September 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  4. "BFC add to squad, sign three promising youngsters". Bengaluru FC. 17 November 2015. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015.
  5. "Bengaluru FC, DYES share spoils". Deccan Herald. 24 February 2016.
  6. "Bengaluru FC notch key win, beat Ayeyawady 5–3". bengalurufc.com. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  7. "Nishu Kumar Signs for Kerala Blasters, Becomes Highest Paid Indian Defender". News18. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  8. "Kumar, Nishu". National Football Teams. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
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