Mirshad Michu

Mirshad Michu

Personal information
Full name	Mirshad Kootapunna Michu
Date of birth	(1994-02-03) 3 February 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	NorthEast United
Number	32
Youth career
	Kerala
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016−2017	FC Bardez Goa	29	(0)
2017	→ Gokulam Kerala (loan)	32	(0)
2017−2021	East Bengal	11	(0)
2021−	NorthEast United	39	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 march 2024(UTC)

Mirshad Kootapunna Michu (born 3 February 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Indian Super League club NorthEast United.

Career

East Bengal

While Playing in KPL for Gokulam Kerala, Mirshad was spotted by East Bengal scout Alvito D'Cunha and signed up for the 2017-18 season. ^[1] In East Bengal, He joined with other Kerala Players Ubaid CK, Suhair V P, Jobi Justin who were also part the squad. ^[2]

NorthEast United

On 1 October 2021, NorthEast United confirmed the signing of Mirshad on its social media and various other platforms for the 2021–22 Indian Super League season. ^[3] He made his debut for the club on 10 December, in their 0–1 defeat to Odisha. ^[4] Mirshad kept his first clean-sheet on 17 December against the East Bengal in a 2–0 victory. ^[5]

Career statistics

As of 15 January 2023 ^[6]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
East Bengal	2017–18	I-League	3	0	0	0	—		3	0
	2018–19		0	0	0	0	—		0	0
	2019–20		7	0	2 [a]	0	—		9	0
	2020–21	Indian Super League	1	0	0	0	—		1	0
NorthEast United	2021–22		11	0	—		—		11	0
	2022–23		9	0	0	0	—		9	0
Career total			31	0	2	0	0	0	33	0

1. Appearances in the Durand Cup

Honours

East Bengal

• Calcutta Football League: 2017–18

NorthEast United

• Durand Cup: 2024 ^[7]

References

1. Rajan, Adwaidh. "Kerala custodian Mirshad set for switch hit with Red and Gold Brigade". newindianexpress.com. Espress News Service. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
2. Rajan, Adwaidh. "I-League: Kerala firepower in East Bengal's success". newindianexpress.com. Express News Service. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
3. "Mirshad Michu joined NorthEast United". Instagram (NorthEast United). 1 October 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
4. "OFC VS NEUFC: 1–0". Indian Super League. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
5. "NEUFC VS EB: 2–0". Indian Super League. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
6. Mirshad Michu at Soccerway
7. Das Sharma, Amitabha (26 August 2024). "SLFC 0–3 NEUFC Highlights, Durand Cup 2024 Semifinal: NorthEast United enters maiden final with win against Shillong United". Sportstar . Shillong. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.