Mohammad Sajid Dhot
Mohammad Sajid Dhot (born 10 December 1997), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chennaiyin in the Indian Super League.
 Dhot with Delhi Dynamos in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohammad Sajid Dhot | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Malerkotla, Punjab | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Chennaiyin | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2009 | St Stephen's Football Academy | ||
| 2010–2012 | IMG Academy | ||
| 2013–2015 | AIFF Elite Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | DSK Shivajians | 4 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Delhi Dynamos | 13 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Odisha | 10 | (0) |
| 2022– | Chennaiyin | 1 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2019-2010 | India U13 | 4 | (0) |
| 2010-2011 | India U14 | 4 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | India U17 | 12 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | India U19 | 7 | (0) |
| 2018 | India | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:54, 3 January 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3 January 2022 | |||
CareerEdit
Early careerEdit
Born in Punjab, Dhot started his footballing career at the St. Stephen's Football Academy Chandigarh, under the coaching of Harjinder Singh.[1] Dhot eventually, along with the rest of the India under-17 side, moved to the United States to train at the IMG Academy for a year.[2] While in the US, Dhot played in tournaments such as the IMG Cup and the Dallas Cup.[2] After returning to India, Dhot joined the AIFF Elite Academy and played for the side in the I-League U19.[3]
DSK ShivajiansEdit
Before the 2015–16 I-League, Dhot signed for the newly promoted side DSK Shivajians.[4] He made his professional debut for the side on 14 February 2016 against Salgaocar.[5]
InternationalEdit
Dhot was part of the India under-13 and under-14 sides that took part in the AFC football festivals.[2] His performance during the festival helped Dhot earn his year abroad in the United States.[2] Dhot soon represented India at the under-16 level.[2] Dhot has also represented India at the under-19 level.[6]
Career statisticsEdit
ClubEdit
- As of 3 January 2022[7]
| Club | Season | League | Federation/Super Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| DSK Shivajians | 2015–16 | I-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Delhi Dynamos | 2017–18 | Indian Super League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Odisha | 2019–20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Chennaiyin | 2021-22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 28 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | ||
International careerEdit
| Team Name | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| India U-13 | 2009–10 | 4 | 0 |
| India U-14 | 2010–11 | 4 | 0 |
| India U-16 | 2011–12 | 7 | 0 |
| India U-19 | 2013–15 | 5 | 0 |
| India | 2018– | 1 | 0 |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "City anchor: UT extends tenure of football academy coach by six months". Indian Express. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Lundup, Tashi (26 July 2011). "Tricity boys dribble into Indian under-16 football side". Indian Express. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ↑ "AIFF Elite Academy crowned U19 I-League Champions 2014-15". SportsKeeda. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ↑ Shah, Mirir (14 February 2016). "Derrick Pereira – If a player is fit and can add quality, I will sign him". Goal.com. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ↑ "DSK Shivajians vs. Salgaocar". Soccerway.
- ↑ Lundup, Tashi (20 November 2012). "Still too young, 3 city footballers called to Under-19 camp in Goa". Indian Express. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ↑ Mohammad Sajid Dhot at Soccerway
External linksEdit
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