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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|8|23|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|8|23|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[India]] | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[India]] | ||
| currentclub = [[ | | currentclub = [[Kenkre FC]] | ||
| clubnumber = 30 | | clubnumber = 30 | ||
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] | | position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] | ||
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'''Kunal Sawant''' (born 23 August 1986) is an Indian [[association football|football]] [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] playing in the [[ | '''Kunal Sawant''' (born 23 August 1986) is an Indian [[association football|football]] [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] playing in the [[I-League]] for [[Kenkre FC]]. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Kunal Sawant was born in [[Mumbai]] | Kunal Sawant was born in [[Mumbai]] and completed his schooling at Don Bosco High School, Borivali. He was well-known for his love of sports. Ever since his school days, Sawant was popular for maverick traits in the field of sports; he was a keeper ([[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] / [[wicketkeeper]]) for the school's [[cricket]], [[association football|football]], and [[field hockey|hockey]] teams.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} | ||
[[File:Kunal Sawant (1).JPG|thumb|left|Kunal Sawant Saving a shot]] | [[File:Kunal Sawant (1).JPG|thumb|left|Kunal Sawant Saving a shot]] | ||
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==Professional league== | ==Professional league== | ||
In 2009, [[Bimal Ghosh]] initiated Sawant into India's professional football circle, to play for [[Air India (football club)|Air India]]’s football team. Two years later, on Thursday, 3 February 2011, Sawant found himself at the cusp of an end to his career owing to an on-field injury during a match against [[Salgaocar F.C.]] while playing in an [[I-League]] match. Medical professionals advised Sawant that his hand would recover gradually, but his career never | In 2009, [[Bimal Ghosh]] initiated Sawant into India's professional football circle, to play for [[Air India (football club)|Air India]]’s football team. Two years later, on Thursday, 3 February 2011, Sawant found himself at the cusp of an end to his career owing to an on-field injury during a match against [[Salgaocar F.C.]] while playing in an [[I-League]] match. Medical professionals advised Sawant that his hand would recover gradually, but his career never would. | ||
However, Sawant made a comeback on 28 October 2012 with [[Mumbai F.C.]] in the [[I-League]]. Sawant also represented [[Maharashtra]] in [[Santosh Trophy]] tournament in 2009, 2010 and 2012. During 2015 [[I-League]] season hiatus, 4 [[Mumbai F.C.]] players - [[Climax Lawrence]] (Former India Captain), [[Nicholas Rodrigues]], Valerian Rebello and Sawant, were invited to play for [[Laxmi Prasad S.C.|Tuff Laxmi Prasad Sports Club]] on a short-term contract in the [[Goa Professional League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tuff-grab-four-Mumbai-FC-players/articleshow/48474496.cms|title = Tuff grab four Mumbai FC players | Goa News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
==Indian Super League (ISL)== | ==Indian Super League (ISL)== | ||
In June 2016, Sawant signed a contract with [[Sachin Tendulkar]]'s [[Kerala Blasters FC]] to be the team's goalkeeper for the 2016 [[Indian Super League]].<ref>http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2016/06/14/24609052/indian-super-league-exclusive-kerala-blasters-sign-mumbai-fc | In June 2016, Sawant signed a contract with [[Sachin Tendulkar]]'s [[Kerala Blasters FC]] to be the team's goalkeeper for the 2016 [[Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2016/06/14/24609052/indian-super-league-exclusive-kerala-blasters-sign-mumbai-fc| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160616142619/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2016/06/14/24609052/indian-super-league-exclusive-kerala-blasters-sign-mumbai-fc| archive-date = 2016-06-16| title = Indian Super League - Kerala Blasters sign Mumbai FC trio - Goal.com}} </ref> [[Kerala Blasters FC]] finished the tournament by securing the second position. | ||
Presently,{{when|date=September 2021}} Sawant is playing for [[Mumbai City FC]]. | Presently,{{when|date=September 2021}} Sawant is playing for [[Mumbai City FC]]. | ||
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| File:Kunal Sawant - Mumbai City FC.jpg | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kunal Shantaram Sawant | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Mumbai, India | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Kenkre FC | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Goan Sports Club | ||
| 2003–2004 | Mahindra United | ||
| 2004–2005 | New India Assurance | ||
| 2005–2007 | Union Bank of India | ||
| 2007–2009 | Central Railway | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Air India | 15 | (0) |
| 2012–2016 | Mumbai | 31 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Laxmi Prasad (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Kerala Blasters (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | Mumbai City | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Kunal Sawant (born 23 August 1986) is an Indian football goalkeeper playing in the I-League for Kenkre FC.
Early life[edit]
Kunal Sawant was born in Mumbai and completed his schooling at Don Bosco High School, Borivali. He was well-known for his love of sports. Ever since his school days, Sawant was popular for maverick traits in the field of sports; he was a keeper (goalkeeper / wicketkeeper) for the school's cricket, football, and hockey teams.[citation needed]
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Amateur league[edit]
Soon after schooling, Sawant was selected for Goans Sports Club (a local club in Mumbai, playing in the First Division) and played with them from 2002 until 2003. He was later selected to play with Mahindra United U-19 team and had a brief stint of exposure to play at the Indian National Football League. From 2004 until 2009, Sawant played for New India Assurance (Super division), Dena Bank (Super division), Union Bank of India (Elite division) and Central Railway (Elite Division).
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Professional league[edit]
In 2009, Bimal Ghosh initiated Sawant into India's professional football circle, to play for Air India’s football team. Two years later, on Thursday, 3 February 2011, Sawant found himself at the cusp of an end to his career owing to an on-field injury during a match against Salgaocar F.C. while playing in an I-League match. Medical professionals advised Sawant that his hand would recover gradually, but his career never would.
However, Sawant made a comeback on 28 October 2012 with Mumbai F.C. in the I-League. Sawant also represented Maharashtra in Santosh Trophy tournament in 2009, 2010 and 2012. During 2015 I-League season hiatus, 4 Mumbai F.C. players - Climax Lawrence (Former India Captain), Nicholas Rodrigues, Valerian Rebello and Sawant, were invited to play for Tuff Laxmi Prasad Sports Club on a short-term contract in the Goa Professional League.[1]
Indian Super League (ISL)[edit]
In June 2016, Sawant signed a contract with Sachin Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters FC to be the team's goalkeeper for the 2016 Indian Super League.[2] Kerala Blasters FC finished the tournament by securing the second position.
Presently,[when?] Sawant is playing for Mumbai City FC.