Asif Kottayil (born 24 May 1985 in Trikaripur, Kasaragod) is an Indian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Mohun Bagan in the I-League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Kasaragod, Kerala, India | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Mohun Bagan | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2008 | Payyanur College | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Malabar United | ||
| 2010–2011 | Prayag United | 1 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Chirag United Kerala | 19 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Prayag United | 45 | (2) |
| 2014 | Mumbai City | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Bharat FC (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2015 | Mohun Bagan | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:40, 24 August 2015 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Prayag United edit
After playing college football at Payyanur College, Asif was signed by Malabar United of the I-League 2nd Division for the 2008 season.[1] After two seasons with Malabar, Asif was signed by Prayag United who were then known as Chirag United, where he made just the one appearance in one season.[1]
Chirag United Kerala edit
After one season at Chirag United, Asif joined Chirag United Club Kerala after Chirag Group who were sponsors of Chirag United dropped their sponsorship of the Kolkata club and took over Viva Kerala, renaming the Kerala-based club as Chirag United Kerala.[1] He only stayed at the club for one season however scoring once in nineteen appearances.[2]
Back to Prayag United edit
On 11 May 2012 it was announced that Asif had re-signed for Prayag United for the 2012–13 I-League season.[3] In first season he played 24 I-League matches and scored a one goal.
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of 24 August 2015[4]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Prayag United | 2010–11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Chirag United Kerala | 2011–12 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 1 |
| Prayag United | 2012–13 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 25 | 1 |
| 2013–14 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 1 | |
| Mumbai City | 2014 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Bharat FC (loan) | 2014–15 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 |
| Mohun Bagan | 2015–16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 75 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 3 | |
References edit
- ^ a b c "United SC's Asif joins Chirag Kerala". Football Kerala. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ "Kottayil Asif". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ "টোলগের বিকল্প বেছে দিলেন মর্গ্যান". Anandabazar Patrika. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ^ "India - A. Kottayil - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.