Ahan Prakash
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Ahan Prakash (born 20 August 2004) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Indian Arrows in the I-League.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 20 August 2004 | ||
Place of birth | Bengaluru , India | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Indian Arrows | ||
Youth career | |||
Indian Arrows | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Indian Arrows | 7 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 January 2021 |
Career
Ahan is an accomplished young goalkeeper, who joined Indian Arrows in 2020. He made his first professional appearance for Indian Arrows in the 20-21 season of I League, playing against Churchill Brothers.[1][2] During this season of the I League, Ahan matured significantly as a goalkeeper, and also made his mark in the I League history book. He became the youngest 'Hero of the Match' ever in the history of I league, winning the game and earning a clean sheet against the formidable Mohammedan Sporting on 14 February 2021 Mohammedan SC.[3] Later, he became the youngest Captain in the history of I League, leading his team to victory against NEROCA FC on 6 March 2021.
Before joining Indian Arrows, Ahan played for the India U-17 Team, under Coach Shuvendu Panda. He joined Shuvendu's team in November of 2018, at the age of 14. He has had several international exposures, such as playing the 'Future Champions Tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa and a Tri-Nation Series in Dubai. He was briefly loaned to India U-15 Team to Coach Bibiano and represented India in the Torneo-delle Nazioni Championship in Italy during April-May of 2019.[4]
Prior to India camp, Ahan had represented Karnataka's State Team twice in the Sub-Junior Nationals. He also trained with BFC's Youth Soccer and played his U-13 I League in 2017-18.
Career statistics
- As of 10 January 2021[5]
Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Indian Arrows | 2020–21 | I-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
References
- ↑ "Indian Arrows vs. Churchill Brothers - Football Match Summary - January 10, 2021". ESPN. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ↑ "I-League 2021: Papa Babacar Diawara scores brace as Punjab FC beat Indian Arrows, Chennai City, TRAU win - Sports News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ↑ Sportstar, Team. "I-League: Indian Arrows stuns Mohammedan Sporting, Sudeva draws with Aizawl". Sportstar. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ↑ "Accidental goalie Ahan shining bright". Deccan Herald. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ↑ Ahan Prakash at Soccerway
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