Riteesh Mishra is an English football manager and former footballer who is assistant manager of Charlton Athletic.[1] He is one of very few elite coaches within professional football from South Asian heritage.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charlton Athletic (assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2010 | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2016–2021 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| 2021– | Charlton Athletic (assistant) | ||
Playing career edit
As a youth player, Mishra joined the youth academy of English side Nottingham Forest.[2] After graduating from the academy, he trialed with Scottish teams before ending his career at aged 20 due to a career ending injury.[3] After that, he started his managerial career.[4]
Managerial career edit
In 2016, Mishra was appointed manager of English women's third tier side Charlton Athletic, helping them earn promotion to the English women's second tier. While managing Charlton Athletic, he also worked as a Deloitte talent manager.[5] He holds a UEFA B coaching license.[6]
Personal life edit
Mishra's father played football at county level.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Riteesh Mishra: South Asian representation in English game rising but work to do". independent.co.uk.
- ^ "His Story: Riteesh Mishra".
- ^ "Double break". coachesvoice.com.
- ^ "British South Asian coaches need better opportunities, says Charlton Women assistant Riteesh Mishra". skysports.com.
- ^ "Riteesh Mishra juggles jobs but keeps Charlton in hunt for Women's FA Cup". theguardian.com.
- ^ "Riteesh Mishra: From the Forest to the City".
- ^ "'We need more ethnic minorities in football at a young age, but it's going to take time'". theathletic.com (Archived).
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