Rohit Kumar (footballer)

Rohit Kumar

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-04-01) 1 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	New Delhi, India
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Odisha
Youth career
	Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools
	DSK Shivajians LFC Academy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	DSK Shivajians	6	(0)
2017–2019	Pune City	21	(2)
2019–2020	Hyderabad	9	(1)
2020–2021	Kerala Blasters	11	(0)
2021–2024	Bengaluru	41	(3)
2024–	Odisha	0	(0)
International career‡
2015	India U19	2	(0)
2023	India	12	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing   India SAFF Championship Winner 2023 India
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:23, 14 June 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:40, 14 June 2023 (UTC)

Rohit Kumar (born 1 April 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Indian Super League club Odisha.

Club career

Early career

Born in Delhi, Kumar represented and captained Delhi in the B.C. Roy Trophy in 2013. ^[1] He soon joined the academy of DSK Shivajians. ^[2] He also played for the DSK Shivajians B side in local league matches. ^[3]

DSK Shivajians

In August 2016 it was announced that Kumar was called up to the DSK Shivajians senior side for the 2016 Durand Cup. ^[4] He scored his first goal for the senior side nine minutes into his debut in the club's first match of the Durand Cup on 28 August 2016 against Sporting Goa. His goal was the first as DSK Shivajians won 2–1. ^[5] He then scored a brace in the side's next match against Gangtok Himalayan as DSK Shivajians once again won 2–1. ^[6] He then scored again in the very next match against Indian Navy. His 36th-minute goal was the equalizer for DSK Shivajians as they drew the match 3–3. ^[7]

Kumar then made his professional debut for the club in the I-League on 14 January 2017 against East Bengal. He came on as an 87th-minute substitute for Gouramangi Singh as DSK Shivajians were defeated 2–1. ^[8]

FC Pune City

Rohit made his professional debut for FC Pune City in the Indian Super League on 22 November 2017 against Delhi Dynamos FC. The very next match against ATK on 26 November 2017 in Kolkata he scored his first ISL goal for the club, which resulted in FC Pune City winning the match 4-1. His second goal also came against ATK in the 77th minute at the home ground of FC Pune City at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. ^[9]

Hyderabad FC

He was signed by Hyderabad FC in 2019. He played in 9 matches and scored a goal during his only season at the club.

Kerala Blasters FC

On 26 August 2020, Kerala Blasters FC announced signing of Rohit from Hyderabad. He went on to play 11 matches for Kerala Blasters in the following season. ^[10]

Bengaluru FC

On 29 July 2021, Bengaluru FC announced the signing of Rohit on a two-year contract. ^[11] He has committed to the club until the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. ^[12]

International career

Kumar has represented the India under-19s. ^[2]

On 14 March 2023, Kumar was called up to the Indian senior squad for the first time. ^[13] He made his debut against Kyrgyzstan on 28 March, replacing Anirudh Thapa after 67 minutes in a 2–0 victory.

Career statistics

Club

As of 14 March 2024

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Club	Season	League			Cup		AFC		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
DSK Shivajians	2016–17	I-League	6	0	3 [lower-alpha 1]	0	—		9	0
Pune City	2017–18	Indian Super League	14	2	1 [lower-alpha 2]	0	—		15	2
	2018–19		7	0	2 [lower-alpha 2]	0	—		9	0
	Pune City total		21	2	3	0	0	0	24	2
Hyderabad	2019–20	Indian Super League	9	1	0	0	—		9	1
Kerala Blasters	2020–21		11	0	0	0	—		11	0
Bengaluru	2021–22		9	0	0	0	2 [lower-alpha 3]	0	11	0
	2022–23		19	3	11 [lower-alpha 4] [lower-alpha 2]	0	—		30	3
	2023–24		13	0	2 [lower-alpha 2]	0	—		15	0
	Bengaluru total		41	3	13	0	2	0	56	3
Odisha	2024–25	Indian Super League	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
Career total			88	6	19	0	2	0	109	6

1. Appearance(s) in Federation Cup
2. Appearance(s) in Super Cup
3. Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
4. Appearance(s) in Durand Cup

International

As of 4 July 2023

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National team	Year	Apps	Goals
India	2023	12	0
Total		12	0

Honours

Bengaluru

• Durand Cup: 2022

India

• SAFF Championship: 2023
• Tri-Nation Series: 2023
• Intercontinental Cup: 2023

References

1. "Rohit Kumar to lead Delhi in BC Roy trophy football tourney". The Times of India. 17 September 2013. Archived from the original on 17 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
2. "International call-ups for five LFC-DSK Academy players". Liverpool Football Club. 24 August 2015. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
3. "PDFA LEAGUE 1st DIVISION – DSK SHIVAJIANS B VS ROOPALI FC". DSK Academy. 8 March 2016. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
4. "Durand Cup 2016: New-Look DSK Shivajians FC Squad Gear Up For Challenge". DSK Shivajians Football Club. 27 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
5. "Durand Cup 2016, Rd-1: Sporting Clube De Goa 1-2 DSK Shivajians". DSK Shivajians Football Club. 28 August 2016. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
6. "Rohit double helps DSK Shivajians overcome Gangtok Himalayan". The Times of India. 31 August 2016. Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
7. "Shivajians draw match with a fighting Navy". The Hindu. 2 September 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
8. "DSK Shivajians 2-1 East Bengal". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 26 August 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
9. "FC Pune City vs ATK Live Score Update, Commentary, Scorecard". Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
10. Sportstar, Team. "ISL 2020-21: Midfielder Rohit Kumar joins Kerala Blasters FC". Sportstar. Archived from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
11. "Bengaluru FC signs midfielder Rohit Kumar". IFTWC-Indian Football Team for World Cup. 29 June 2021. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
12. "Bengaluru FC midfielder Rohit Kumar signs a two-year contract extension". FootballExpress.in. 2 April 2023. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
13. "Igor Stimac names provisional squad ahead of Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament". The AIFF. 14 March 2023. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
14. Rohit Kumar at Soccerway
15. Rohit Kumar at National-Football-Teams.com

External links

• Rohit Kumar at Soccerway
• Profile at FC Pune City
• DSK Shivajians Football Club Profile