Sabas Saleel

Sabas Saleel (born 31 May 1990) is an Indian footballer who plays for Gokulam Kerala FC. Prior to now he played for Indian Football clubs Viva Kerala FC a first time and ONGC. He is known for his crossing ability, and his work ethic leadership.[1]

Sabas Saleel
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-05-31) 31 May 1990
Place of birth Kerala, India
Playing position(s) Left back
Club information
Current team
 Gokulam Kerala FC
Youth career
2006–07 Tata Football Academy
2007–08 Viva Kerala FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 Viva Kerala FC 9 (3)
2009–11 ONGC 4 (0)
2011–12 Chirag United Kerala 13 (1)
2012–13 Quartz S.C. ?? (??)
2014–15 Bharat FC 2 (0)
2015 United SC
2018– Gokulam Kerala FC 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:00, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Saleel started his career at Tata Football Academy which is India's best footballing academy. He did not manage to graduate Tata but still went on to sign for Viva Kerala FC in 2007.[1]

ONGC

While Saleel was at ONGC F.C. whom he signed for in 2008 he made a name for himself as well as establishing himself as one of the best young defenders in India. Although he only managed four games at ONGC FC it was Saleel's performance in the reserves that caught the eye of people.

Chirag United Kerala

On 21 July 2011 Saleel reportedly signed with Kerala club Chirag United Club Kerala for the second time in his career. He scored his first goal for the club on 24 November 2011 against Pailan Arrows on the I-League.[2]

Quartz Soccer Club

On 26 September 2012, it was announced that Sabas Saleel had signed for Quartz S.C. for the 2012 I-League 2nd Division.[3]

International

After a great season for Saleel with ONGC FC in the I-League he was selected for the Indian U-23 football team which was to play two 2012 Olympic qualifiers against Qatar. He however did not feature in either match.[1]

Stats

Games, Goals, and Assists are correct as of 5 May 2012

Club Season League Cup Asia Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
ONGC FC 2010-11 400000000400
Chirag United Club Kerala 2011-12 13100000001310
Career total 17100000001710
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References
  1. Ghoshal, Amoy. "Players To Watch: India Under-23's Saba Saleel". Goal.com. Goal.com. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  2. Bera, Kaustav. "Pailan Arrows 1-1 Chirag United Kerala: Pailan Fail To Capitalize On Their Numerical Superiority To Win". Goal.com. Goal.com. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  3. Kumar, Ajith (26 September 2012). "Quartz SC goes on signing spree". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
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