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{{short description|Indian professional | {{short description|Indian professional Footballer}} | ||
{{ | {{other people|Arshdeep Singh}} | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|10|6|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|10|6|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Chandigarh]], India | | birth_place = [[Chandigarh]], India | ||
| height | | height = 1.81 m | ||
| currentclub = [[ | | currentclub = [[Punjab FC|Punjab]] | ||
| clubnumber = | | clubnumber = 13 | ||
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] | | position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] | ||
| youthyears1 = | | youthyears1 = | ||
| youthclubs1 = [[AIFF Elite Academy]] | | youthclubs1 = Chandigarh Football Academy | ||
| youthyears2 = | |||
| youthclubs2 = [[AIFF Elite Academy]] | |||
| years1 = 2015–2019 | | years1 = 2015–2019 | ||
| clubs1 = [[ | | clubs1 = [[Punjab FC|Minerva Punjab]] | ||
| caps1 = | | caps1 = 26 | ||
| goals1 = 0 | | goals1 = 0 | ||
| years2 = | | years2 = 2019–2022 | ||
| clubs2 = [[Odisha FC|Odisha]] | | clubs2 = [[Odisha FC|Odisha]] | ||
| caps2 = | | caps2 = 33 | ||
| goals2 = 0 | | goals2 = 0 | ||
| years3 = 2022–2024 | |||
| clubs3 = [[FC Goa|Goa]] | |||
| caps3 = 17 | |||
| goals3 = 0 | |||
| years4 = 2024–2025 | |||
| clubs4 = [[Hyderabad FC|Hyderabad]] | |||
| caps4 = 16 | |||
| goals4 = 0 | |||
| years5 = 2025– | |||
| clubs5 = [[Punjab FC|Punjab]] | |||
| caps5 = 0 | |||
| goals5 = 0 | |||
| nationalyears1 = | | nationalyears1 = | ||
| nationalteam1 = | | nationalteam1 = | ||
| nationalcaps1 = | | nationalcaps1 = | ||
| nationalgoals1 = | | nationalgoals1 = | ||
| club-update = | | club-update = 16:30, 12 March 2025 (UTC) | ||
| ntupdate = | | ntupdate = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Arshdeep Singh''' born | '''Arshdeep Singh Saini''' (born 6 October 1997) is an Indian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Indian Super League]] club [[Punjab FC|Punjab]]. | ||
== | ==Club career== | ||
Singh began his career with the [[AIFF Elite Academy]], playing in various competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title= | ===Minerva Academy=== | ||
====2015—16: Professional Debut==== | |||
Singh began his career with the [[AIFF Elite Academy]], playing in various competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Malsawmzuala's blockbuster grabs three points for AIFF Academy|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6407|accessdate=30 January 2017|work=The All India Football Federation|date=21 April 2015|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202195711/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6407|url-status=live}}</ref> On 1 November 2015, He joined [[Minerva Academy FC]] who were about to participate in [[I-League 2|I-League 2nd Division]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportswire4u.blogspot.com/2015/11/minerva-academy-make-their-debut-with.html?m=1|date=20 November 2015|title=Minerva Academy make their debut with a win in I-League 2nd Division|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=7 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007064208/http://sportswire4u.blogspot.com/2015/11/minerva-academy-make-their-debut-with.html?m=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/minerva-begin-campaign-on-winning-note-161809|date=22 November 2015|title=Minerva begin campaign on winning note|website=tribuneindia.com|publisher=The Tribune India|agency=Tribune News Service|location=Chandigarh|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=25 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225101516/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/minerva-begin-campaign-on-winning-note-161809}}</ref> On 11 December 2015, he made his professional debut against [[PIFA Sports FC]] in a western conference game. He kept his first professional cleansheet as the match ended in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiafooty.com/2015/12/12/2nd-division-league-minerva-afc-thrash-pifa-sports-3-0-maintain-winning-run/|date=12 December 2015|title=2nd Division League: Minerva AFC thrash PIFA Sports 3-0; maintain winning run|access-date=10 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142441/https://www.indiafooty.com/2015/12/12/2nd-division-league-minerva-afc-thrash-pifa-sports-3-0-maintain-winning-run/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
He started in all [[2015–16 I-League 2nd Division final round|final round]] games and kept three cleansheets as Minerva finished second after a 3–1 loss to [[Dempo SC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/dempo-return-to-i-league-with-3-1-win-against-minerva|date=29 May 2016|title=Dempo return to I-League with 3-1 win against Minerva|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=7 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007064208/https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/indian-football/dempo-return-to-i-league-with-3-1-win-against-minerva|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
On 21 January 2017, Singh made his | ====2016—18: Durand Cup and I-League Debut==== | ||
He made his [[Durand Cup]] debut on 30 August 2016 where despite a 2–0 loss to [[Gangtok Himalayan SC]] he managed to impress.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gangtok Himalayan makes a flying start|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/Gangtok-Himalayan-makes-a-flying-start/article14599550.ece|access-date=30 January 2017|location=New Delhi|work=The Hindu|date=31 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109062855/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/Gangtok-Himalayan-makes-a-flying-start/article14598252.ece|archive-date=9 November 2020}}</ref> He also played the next game which ended in a 3–0 loss to [[Indian Navy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/indian-navy-thrashed-minerva-academy-fc-in-the-durand-cup-clash|date=1 September 2016|title=Indian Navy thrashed Minerva Academy FC in the Durand Cup clash|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017153953/https://khelnow.com/football/indian-navy-thrashed-minerva-academy-fc-in-the-durand-cup-clash|url-status=live}}</ref> He missed next three games due to a sudden illness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiafooty.com/2016/09/03/durand-cup-minerva-academy-hold-army-green-2-2/|date=3 September 2016|title=Durand Cup: Minerva Academy hold Army Green 2-2|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142442/https://www.indiafooty.com/2016/09/03/durand-cup-minerva-academy-hold-army-green-2-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite finishing second in I-League 2 Minerva were promoted to [[I-League]] after [[Dempo SC]] withdrew. | |||
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://xtratime.in/dempo-sc-confirms-withdrawal-from-i-league/|date=7 December 2016|title=Dempo SC confirms withdrawal from I-League|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142441/https://xtratime.in/dempo-sc-confirms-withdrawal-from-i-league/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.goal.com/s/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/i-league-update-chennai-city-fc-and-minerva-punjab-fc-to-play-in-|date=11 December 2016|title=I-LEAGUE UPDATE: CHENNAI CITY FC AND MINERVA PUNJAB FC TO PLAY IN THE UPCOMING SEASON|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=13 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113163430/http://m.goal.com/s/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/i-league-update-chennai-city-fc-and-minerva-punjab-fc-to-play-in-|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> | |||
On 21 January 2017, Singh made his [[I-League]] debut against [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong]]. He started and played the full match as Minerva lost 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong 2–1 Minerva Punjab|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/01/21/india/i-league/lajong-sc/india-minerva-fc/2383750/|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=24 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124165232/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/01/21/india/i-league/lajong-sc/india-minerva-fc/2383750/|url-status=live}}</ref> He started only in four games conceding six goals with no cleansheets. | |||
==Career statistics== | In [[2017–18 I-League]] season, he was again a backup keeper making only three starts but helped Minerva win their first ever I-League title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/i-league-2017-18-minerva-punjab-fc-clinch-maiden-title-courtesy-william-opokus-goal-on-thrilling-last-day-of-season-4382363.html|date=8 March 2018|title=I-League 2017-18: Minerva Punjab FC clinch maiden title courtesy William Opoku's goal on thrilling last day of season|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142440/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/i-league-2017-18-minerva-punjab-fc-clinch-maiden-title-courtesy-william-opokus-goal-on-thrilling-last-day-of-season-4382363.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/2017-18-i-league-minerva-punjab-fc-crowned-champions-1184720-2018-03-08|date=8 March 2018|title=2017-18 I-League: Minerva Punjab FC crowned champions|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=27 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627195608/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/2017-18-i-league-minerva-punjab-fc-crowned-champions-1184720-2018-03-08|url-status=live}}</ref> This was young Arshdeep and Minerva Punjab's first ever major trophy | ||
{{updated| | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/minerva-punjab-fc-the-mavericks-and-i-league-champions-5093480/lite/|date=11 March 2018|title=Minerva Punjab FC: The Mavericks and new I-League Champions|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017143945/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/minerva-punjab-fc-the-mavericks-and-i-league-champions-5093480/lite/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
====2018—19: AFC Cup and Departure==== | |||
On 22 September 2018, he extended his contract for another season.<ref>{{cite web|title=MrSafe Hands arshsainistays to guard the woodwork for yet another season|url=https://www.twitter.com/minervapunjabfc/status/1043481427843665921|work=twitter.com|accessdate=22 September 2018|archive-date=18 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018193213/https://twitter.com/minervapunjabfc/status/1043481427843665921|url-status=live}}</ref> He started the season in a 2–2 draw against [[Shillong Lajong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/i-league-shillong-lajong-minerva-punjab-draw-1395020-2018-11-23|date=23 November 2018|title=I-League: Shillong Lajong, Minerva Punjab played out a 2-2 draw|access-date=14 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017143943/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/football/story/i-league-shillong-lajong-minerva-punjab-draw-1395020-2018-11-23|url-status=live}}</ref> He started in eight games keeping two cleansheets with Minerva finishing ninth in the league. Since, Minerva were winners of previous I-League season they qualified for [[2019 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs]]. However, he was on the bench in the 4–0 loss to Iranian club [[Saipa FC]] in preliminary round 2.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-sg/match/saipa-v-punjab-fc/report/4p32dgpsfkfkndqwsmw33a7ai|title=AFC Champions League 2019 qualifier: SAIPA FC thrash Minerva Punjab 4-0|website=Goal.com|access-date=23 March 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709193217/https://www.goal.com/en-sg/match/saipa-v-punjab-fc/report/4p32dgpsfkfkndqwsmw33a7ai|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
As a result, Minerva qualified to play in [[2019 AFC Cup|AFC Cup]] group stage. On 3 April 2019, he made his continental debut in the first game against [[Chennaiyin FC]] which ended in a 0–0 stalemate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/press-releases/chennaiyin-minerva-play-out-goalless-draw-in-afc-cup-2019-group-stage-opener|date=4 April 2019|title=CHENNAIYIN, MINERVA PLAY OUT GOALLESS DRAW IN AFC CUP 2019 GROUP STAGE OPENER|access-date=14 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142441/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/press-releases/chennaiyin-minerva-play-out-goalless-draw-in-afc-cup-2019-group-stage-opener|url-status=live}}</ref> After being benched for next game, he played in next two games against [[Manang Marshyangdi Club]] which both ended in a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/news/group_e_minerva_punjab_2-2_manang_marshyangdi_club.html|date=2 May 2019|title=Group E: Minerva Punjab 2-2 Manang Marshyangdi Club|access-date=17 October 2023|archive-date=22 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122045906/https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/news/group_e_minerva_punjab_2-2_manang_marshyangdi_club.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/football/2019/05/16/manang-minerva-punjab-settle-for-a-draw-in-afc-cup|date=16 May 2019|title=Manang, Minerva Punjab settle for a draw in AFC Cup|access-date=17 October 2023|archive-date=22 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122045904/https://kathmandupost.com/football/2019/05/16/manang-minerva-punjab-settle-for-a-draw-in-afc-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> He suffered a nose injury in the next game against Chennaiyin after colliding with [[C. K. Vineeth]] which made him being substituted off in the 11th minute in an eventual 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/afc-cup-minerva-dents-chennaiyin-fc-s-knockout-hopes/article28077682.ece/|date=19 June 2019|title=AFC Cup: Minerva dents Chennaiyin FC ’s knockout hopes|access-date=17 October 2023|archive-date=22 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122045904/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/afc-cup-minerva-dents-chennaiyin-fc-s-knockout-hopes/article28077682.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> Hence, he missed the last game against [[Abahani Limited Dhaka]], the same game where he was benched.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arunfoot.com/abahani-limited-dhaka-score-late-winner-at-minerva-punjab-fc/|date=26 June 2019|title=Abahani Limited Dhaka score late winner at Minerva Punjab FC!|access-date=19 October 2023|archive-date=22 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122045909/https://www.arunfoot.com/abahani-limited-dhaka-score-late-winner-at-minerva-punjab-fc/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
===Odisha FC=== | |||
On 19 July 2019, he joined newly rebranded [[Odisha FC]] on a 3-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/arshdeep-singh-signs-as-delhi-continue-investing-in-youth|date=19 July 2019|title=ARSHDEEP SINGH SIGNS AS DELHI CONTINUE INVESTING IN YOUTH|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=13 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813174358/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/arshdeep-singh-signs-as-delhi-continue-investing-in-youth|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his debut on 26 October 2019 in a 2–1 loss to [[NorthEast United FC]] which was also his [[Indian Super League|ISL]] debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-indian-super-league-2019-20-live-football-score-live-updates-of-northeast-united-vs-odisha-fc/341154/amp|date=26 October 2019|title=ISL 2019-20 Highlights: Asamoah Gyan Scores His First Goal As NorthEast United Beat Ten-Man Odisha FC 2-1|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=7 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007064208/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-indian-super-league-2019-20-live-football-score-live-updates-of-northeast-united-vs-odisha-fc/341154/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> He made thirty three appearances for Odisha during his three seasons all coming in league but managing to keep only five cleansheets and Odisha even finished last in [[2020–21 Indian Super League|2020-21 ISL season]] when he was the first choice keeper.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/sports/isl-2020-21-odisha-fc-team-review-season-to-forget-but-one-to-look-back-on-3496907.html|date=4 March 2021|title=ISL 2020-21 Odisha FC Team Review: Season to Forget But One to Look Back On|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=7 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007064208/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/sports/isl-2020-21-odisha-fc-team-review-season-to-forget-but-one-to-look-back-on-3496907.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
===FC Goa=== | |||
====2022—23: Super Cup Debut==== | |||
On 30 June 2022, [[FC Goa]] completed the signing of Arshdeep Singh on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2022-23-fc-goa-sign-goalkeeper-arshdeep-singh|title=Goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh signs for FC Goa on two-year deal|publisher=Khel Now|date=23 June 2022|access-date=24 June 2022|archive-date=24 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624110622/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2022-23-fc-goa-sign-goalkeeper-arshdeep-singh|url-status=live}}</ref> On 21 October 2022, he made his debut for Goa coming as a fifty-ninth-minute substitute for [[Dheeraj Singh]] who suffered a head injury in a 2–0 win over [[Chennaiyin FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.transfermarkt.co.in/dheeraj-stands-tall-sadaoui-sparkles-as-fc-goa-beat-chennaiyin-fc/view/news/412777|date=21 October 2022|title=Dheeraj stands tall, Sadaoui sparkles as FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=2 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802085519/https://www.transfermarkt.co.in/dheeraj-stands-tall-sadaoui-sparkles-as-fc-goa-beat-chennaiyin-fc/view/news/412777|url-status=live}}</ref> He started in the next game against [[Hyderabad FC]] which ended in a 1–0 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-2022-23-siverio-goal-gives-hyderabad-win-over-goa-moves-top/article66070510.ece/amp/|date=29 October 2022|title=ISL 2022-23: Siverio goal gives Hyderabad win over Goa to move top|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=25 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225084137/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his [[Super Cup (India)|Super Cup]] debut on 10 April 2023 in a 5–3 loss to [[Jamshedpur FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcjamshedpur.com/news/jamshedpur-fc-beat-defending-champions-fc-goa-5-3-in-hero-super-cup-opener|date=10 April 2023|title=Jamshedpur FC beat defending champions FC Goa 5-3 in Hero Super Cup opener|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142442/https://www.fcjamshedpur.com/amp/news/jamshedpur-fc-beat-defending-champions-fc-goa-5-3-in-hero-super-cup-opener|url-status=live}}</ref> But managed to keep cleansheets in next two games against [[Gokulam Kerala FC|Gokulam Kerala]] and [[Mohun Bagan]] which both ended in a 1–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstar.thehindu.com/football/suoer-cup-2023-fc-goa-beats-gokulam-kerala-guarrotxena-jamshedpur-fc-vs-atk-mohun-bagan-group-c/article66738523.ece/amp/|date=14 April 2023|title=Super Cup 2023: FC Goa’s Guarrotxena strikes late to sink Gokulam|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=25 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525223935/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/suoer-cup-2023-fc-goa-beats-gokulam-kerala-guarrotxena-jamshedpur-fc-vs-atk-mohun-bagan-group-c/article66738523.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://fcgoa.in/media/match-reports/fc-goa-finish-super-cup-campaign-with-win-over-atk-mohun-bagan|date=25 April 2023|title=FC Goa finish Super Cup campaign with win over ATK Mohun Bagan|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142444/https://fcgoa.in/media/match-reports/fc-goa-finish-super-cup-campaign-with-win-over-atk-mohun-bagan|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
====2023—24==== | |||
He started the next season with a cleansheet in 6–0 hammering over [[Shillong Lajong]] in [[2023 Durand Cup|Durand Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prudentmedia.in/sports/fc-goa-start-season-with-60-win-over-shillong-lajong-in-durand-cup-opener/26504.html|date=8 August 2023|title=FC GOA START SEASON WITH 6-0 WIN OVER SHILLONG LAJONG IN DURAND CUP OPENER|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142443/https://www.prudentmedia.in/sports/fc-goa-start-season-with-60-win-over-shillong-lajong-in-durand-cup-opener/26504.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He also started in the first game of [[2023–24 Indian Super League|2023—24 ISL]] against his former club and newly promoted [[Punjab FC]] and managed another cleansheet in a 1–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fcgoa.in/media/match-reports/isl-2023-24-fc-goa-punjab-fc-match-report|date=4 October 2023|title=FC Goa begin Indian Super League 2023-24 campaign with victory over Punjab FC|access-date=6 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142443/https://fcgoa.in/media/match-reports/isl-2023-24-fc-goa-punjab-fc-match-report|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
====2024—25==== | |||
On 26 June, Arshdeep extended his contract till the end of the 2025—26 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fcgoa.in/media/news/isl-2024-25-fc-goa-extend-arshdeep-singh|date=26 June 2024|title=FC Goa extend goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh’s contract through 2025-26 season}}</ref> He started the season with a cleansheet against [[A-League]] side [[Brisbane Roar]] in a 1-0 victory at [[2024 Bandodkar Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/fc-goa-hand-10-man-brisbane-roar-narrow-defeat/articleshow/112846405.cms|date=28 August 2024|title=FC Goa hand 10-man Brisbane Roar narrow defeat}}</ref> | |||
== Career statistics == | |||
=== Club === | |||
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!colspan="2"| | !colspan="2"|Cup | ||
!colspan="2"| | !colspan="2"|[[Asian Football Confederation|AFC]] | ||
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|[[2015–16 I-League 2nd Division|2015–16]] | |||
|[[I-League 2]] | |||
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|[[2018–19 Minerva Punjab FC season|2018–19]] | |||
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| rowspan="3" |[[Indian Super League]] | |||
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|[[2020–21 Indian Super League|2020–21]] | |||
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|[[2021–22 Indian Super League|2021–22]] | |||
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| rowspan="3" |[[FC Goa|Goa]] | |||
|{{nowrap|[[2022–23 Indian Super League|2022–23]]}} | |||
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|2||0||3{{efn|name=SuperCup|Appearance(s) in [[Super Cup (India)|Super Cup]]}}||0|| colspan="2" |—||5||0 | |||
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|[[2023–24 Indian Super League|2023–24]] | |||
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|[[2024–25 Indian Super League|2024–25]] | |||
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==Honours== | ==Honours== | ||
'''Minerva Punjab''' | |||
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[[Category:AIFF | [[Category:AIFF Academy players]] | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Men's association football goalkeepers]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 29 March 2026
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arshdeep Singh Saini | ||
| Date of birth | 6 October 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Chandigarh, India | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Punjab | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chandigarh Football Academy | |||
| AIFF Elite Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2019 | Minerva Punjab | 26 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Odisha | 33 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Goa | 17 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Hyderabad | 16 | (0) |
| 2025– | Punjab | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:30, 12 March 2025 (UTC) | |||
Arshdeep Singh Saini (born 6 October 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Indian Super League club Punjab.
Club career[edit | edit source]
Minerva Academy[edit | edit source]
2015—16: Professional Debut[edit | edit source]
Singh began his career with the AIFF Elite Academy, playing in various competitions.[1] On 1 November 2015, He joined Minerva Academy FC who were about to participate in I-League 2nd Division.[2][3] On 11 December 2015, he made his professional debut against PIFA Sports FC in a western conference game. He kept his first professional cleansheet as the match ended in a 3–0 win.[4] He started in all final round games and kept three cleansheets as Minerva finished second after a 3–1 loss to Dempo SC.[5]
2016—18: Durand Cup and I-League Debut[edit | edit source]
He made his Durand Cup debut on 30 August 2016 where despite a 2–0 loss to Gangtok Himalayan SC he managed to impress.[6] He also played the next game which ended in a 3–0 loss to Indian Navy.[7] He missed next three games due to a sudden illness.[8] Despite finishing second in I-League 2 Minerva were promoted to I-League after Dempo SC withdrew. [9][10] On 21 January 2017, Singh made his I-League debut against Shillong Lajong. He started and played the full match as Minerva lost 2–1.[11] He started only in four games conceding six goals with no cleansheets.
In 2017–18 I-League season, he was again a backup keeper making only three starts but helped Minerva win their first ever I-League title.[12][13] This was young Arshdeep and Minerva Punjab's first ever major trophy [14]
2018—19: AFC Cup and Departure[edit | edit source]
On 22 September 2018, he extended his contract for another season.[15] He started the season in a 2–2 draw against Shillong Lajong.[16] He started in eight games keeping two cleansheets with Minerva finishing ninth in the league. Since, Minerva were winners of previous I-League season they qualified for 2019 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs. However, he was on the bench in the 4–0 loss to Iranian club Saipa FC in preliminary round 2.[17]
As a result, Minerva qualified to play in AFC Cup group stage. On 3 April 2019, he made his continental debut in the first game against Chennaiyin FC which ended in a 0–0 stalemate.[18] After being benched for next game, he played in next two games against Manang Marshyangdi Club which both ended in a draw.[19][20] He suffered a nose injury in the next game against Chennaiyin after colliding with C. K. Vineeth which made him being substituted off in the 11th minute in an eventual 1–1 draw.[21] Hence, he missed the last game against Abahani Limited Dhaka, the same game where he was benched.[22]
Odisha FC[edit | edit source]
On 19 July 2019, he joined newly rebranded Odisha FC on a 3-year deal.[23] He made his debut on 26 October 2019 in a 2–1 loss to NorthEast United FC which was also his ISL debut.[24] He made thirty three appearances for Odisha during his three seasons all coming in league but managing to keep only five cleansheets and Odisha even finished last in 2020-21 ISL season when he was the first choice keeper.[25]
FC Goa[edit | edit source]
2022—23: Super Cup Debut[edit | edit source]
On 30 June 2022, FC Goa completed the signing of Arshdeep Singh on a two-year deal.[26] On 21 October 2022, he made his debut for Goa coming as a fifty-ninth-minute substitute for Dheeraj Singh who suffered a head injury in a 2–0 win over Chennaiyin FC.[27] He started in the next game against Hyderabad FC which ended in a 1–0 loss.[28] He made his Super Cup debut on 10 April 2023 in a 5–3 loss to Jamshedpur FC.[29] But managed to keep cleansheets in next two games against Gokulam Kerala and Mohun Bagan which both ended in a 1–0 win.[30][31]
2023—24[edit | edit source]
He started the next season with a cleansheet in 6–0 hammering over Shillong Lajong in Durand Cup.[32] He also started in the first game of 2023—24 ISL against his former club and newly promoted Punjab FC and managed another cleansheet in a 1–0 win.[33]
2024—25[edit | edit source]
On 26 June, Arshdeep extended his contract till the end of the 2025—26 season.[34] He started the season with a cleansheet against A-League side Brisbane Roar in a 1-0 victory at 2024 Bandodkar Trophy.[35]
Career statistics[edit | edit source]
Club[edit | edit source]
- As of 21 October 2024[36]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Minerva Punjab | 2015–16 | I-League 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | I-League | 4 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2018–19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | ||
| Odisha | 2019–20 | Indian Super League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| 2020–21 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |||
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
| Goa | 2022–23 | Indian Super League | 2 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | 15 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | |||
| Total | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| Hyderabad | 2024–25 | Indian Super League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Career total | 80 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 90 | 0 | ||
Honours[edit | edit source]
Minerva Punjab
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ "Minerva Academy make their debut with a win in I-League 2nd Division". 20 November 2015. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "Minerva begin campaign on winning note". tribuneindia.com. Chandigarh: The Tribune India. Tribune News Service. 22 November 2015. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "2nd Division League: Minerva AFC thrash PIFA Sports 3-0; maintain winning run". 12 December 2015. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ↑ "Dempo return to I-League with 3-1 win against Minerva". 29 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "Gangtok Himalayan makes a flying start". The Hindu. New Delhi. 31 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ↑ "Indian Navy thrashed Minerva Academy FC in the Durand Cup clash". 1 September 2016. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "Durand Cup: Minerva Academy hold Army Green 2-2". 3 September 2016. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "Dempo SC confirms withdrawal from I-League". 7 December 2016. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "I-LEAGUE UPDATE: CHENNAI CITY FC AND MINERVA PUNJAB FC TO PLAY IN THE UPCOMING SEASON". 11 December 2016. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Shillong Lajong 2–1 Minerva Punjab". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "I-League 2017-18: Minerva Punjab FC clinch maiden title courtesy William Opoku's goal on thrilling last day of season". 8 March 2018. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "2017-18 I-League: Minerva Punjab FC crowned champions". 8 March 2018. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "Minerva Punjab FC: The Mavericks and new I-League Champions". 11 March 2018. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "MrSafe Hands arshsainistays to guard the woodwork for yet another season". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ↑ "I-League: Shillong Lajong, Minerva Punjab played out a 2-2 draw". 23 November 2018. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ↑ "AFC Champions League 2019 qualifier: SAIPA FC thrash Minerva Punjab 4-0". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ↑ "CHENNAIYIN, MINERVA PLAY OUT GOALLESS DRAW IN AFC CUP 2019 GROUP STAGE OPENER". 4 April 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ↑ "Group E: Minerva Punjab 2-2 Manang Marshyangdi Club". 2 May 2019. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "Manang, Minerva Punjab settle for a draw in AFC Cup". 16 May 2019. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "AFC Cup: Minerva dents Chennaiyin FC 's knockout hopes". 19 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "Abahani Limited Dhaka score late winner at Minerva Punjab FC!". 26 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ↑ "ARSHDEEP SINGH SIGNS AS DELHI CONTINUE INVESTING IN YOUTH". 19 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "ISL 2019-20 Highlights: Asamoah Gyan Scores His First Goal As NorthEast United Beat Ten-Man Odisha FC 2-1". 26 October 2019. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "ISL 2020-21 Odisha FC Team Review: Season to Forget But One to Look Back On". 4 March 2021. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh signs for FC Goa on two-year deal". Khel Now. 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ↑ "Dheeraj stands tall, Sadaoui sparkles as FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC". 21 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "ISL 2022-23: Siverio goal gives Hyderabad win over Goa to move top". 29 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Jamshedpur FC beat defending champions FC Goa 5-3 in Hero Super Cup opener". 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Super Cup 2023: FC Goa's Guarrotxena strikes late to sink Gokulam". 14 April 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "FC Goa finish Super Cup campaign with win over ATK Mohun Bagan". 25 April 2023. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "FC GOA START SEASON WITH 6-0 WIN OVER SHILLONG LAJONG IN DURAND CUP OPENER". 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "FC Goa begin Indian Super League 2023-24 campaign with victory over Punjab FC". 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "FC Goa extend goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh's contract through 2025-26 season". 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "FC Goa hand 10-man Brisbane Roar narrow defeat". 28 August 2024.
- ↑ Arshdeep Singh at Soccerway