Anuj Kumar (footballer)

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Anuj Kumar
Personal information
Full name Anuj Kumar
Date of birth (1998-07-24) 24 July 1998 (age 28)
Place of birth Eka, Uttar Pradesh, India[1]
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Hyderabad
Number 23
Youth career
2013–2015 AIFF Elite Academy
2015–2016 Pune
2016 Pune City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Pune City 0 (0)
2019– Hyderabad 2 (0)
2020 → Indian Arrows (loan) 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Real Kashmir (loan) 2 (0)
2021–2022 → Aizawl (loan) 10 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:30, 2 Decemberber 2022 (UTC)

Anuj Kumar (born 24 July 1998) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Indian Super League club Hyderabad.

Club career[edit | edit source]

Early life and youth career[edit | edit source]

Born in a small town called Eka in Uttar Pradesh, Anuj started playing school football after his family moved to Delhi.[1] Later he joined Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and the AIFF Elite Academy.

In 2015, he joined Pune FC and played Youth League with Pune FC Academy team.

Pune City[edit | edit source]

After Pune FC dissolved in 2016, Anuj joined Indian Super League club Pune City. He won the 2017 IFA Shield with Pune City U19. He made the match-winning save against AIFF Elite Academy in semi-final penalty shoot-out.[3]

Anuj was included in the Pune City senior team squad for the 2017–18 and 2018–19 ISL seasons, but didn't make any appearances.

Hyderabad FC[edit | edit source]

In 2019, Anuj joined newly formed Hyderabad ahead of the 2019–20 Indian Super League season, later loaned out to Indian Arrows in mid-season transfer window.[4] On 30 September 2020, he signed a two-year extension with the club.[5] On 9 November 2022, he made his ISL debut as a substitute for Laxmikant Kattimani in a 0–1 away win against Jamshedpur.[6]

Loan to Real Kashmir[edit | edit source]

On 2 November 2020, he was loaned out to Real Kashmir.[7] On 5 March 2021, Anuj made his I-League debut against Churchill Brothers.

Loan to Aizwal FC[edit | edit source]

On 21 August 2021, Anuj joined I-League side Aizawl on a season-long loan deal.[8] He made 10 appearances for the club in 2021–22 I-League.

International career[edit | edit source]

Anuj was a part of India under-16s which won the 2013 SAFF U-16 Championship.[9]

Honours[edit | edit source]

India U16

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Calm and composed sweeper-keeper Anuj Kumar: "I have never been under pressure during penalties"". www.fistosports.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Anuj Kumar profile". indiansuperleague.com. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "It's just a beginning, we need to do bigger things in future, says FC Pune City goalkeeper Anuj". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Anuj Kumar Hyderabad FC First Team Player Profile". hyderabadfc.co.in. Hyderabad Football Club. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "Hyderabad FC retains youngsters Anuj Kumar & Nikhil Prabhu". khelnow.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "Ratings: Mohammad Yasir stars in Hyderabad FC's win over Jamshedpur FC". khelnow.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  7. ↑ "Real Kashmir rope in goalkeeper Anuj Kumar on loan from Hyderabad FC". khelnow.com. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  8. ↑ "Hyderabad FC goalkeeper Anuj Kumar joins Aizawl FC on loan for 2021-22 season". sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "India beat Nepal to emerge Champions in U-16 SAFF Championship". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.

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