| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rakesh Meitei Likmabam | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Imphal, Manipur, India | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Kerala Blasters | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017-2018 | NEROCA U16 | ||
| 2018–2022 | Bengaluru | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022-2024 | NEROCA | 42 | (0) |
| 2024– | Kerala Blasters | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Punjab (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:00, 22 February 2025 (UTC) | |||
Rakesh Meitei Likmabam (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., born 6 February 2003), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.[1]
Early life and career[edit | edit source]
Rakesh was born in Imphal, Manipur on 6 February 2003. He mainly plays as a left-back, but he is also capable to play as a centre-back.
He began his youth career by joining the NEROCA under-16 academy.
2024–present - Kerala Blasters FC[edit | edit source]
On 18 June 2024, Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters, announced that they have signed Rakesh on a three-year contract,[2] till 2027.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kerala Blasters FC signs talented defender Likmabam Rakesh". Kerala Blasters FC. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ↑ "Kerala Blasters sign Manipuri defender Likmabam Rakesh". Onmanorama. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ↑ "ISL: Kerala Blasters FC signs defender Likmabam Rakesh". Sportstar. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.