Sabas Saleel

Shahbas Saleel
Personal information
Full name	Shahbas Saleel
Date of birth	31 May 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth	Kerala, India
Position(s)	Left back
Team information
Current team	Fifa Manjeri
Number	6
Youth career
2006–07	Tata Football Academy
2007–08	Viva Kerala FC
Senior career*
Years	Team
2009	Viva Kerala FC
2009–11	ONGC
2011–12	Chirag United Kerala
2012–13	Quartz S.C.
2014–15	Bharat FC
2015	United SC
2018–	Gokulam Kerala FC
2016–2017	Fifa Manjeri
2018–2019	Royal Travels FC Black & White Kozhikode
2021-	Fifa Manjeri
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:00, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Last updated March 31, 2024

Shahabaz Saleel (born 31 May 1990) is an Indian footballer who plays for All India Sevens side Fifa Manjeri. Prior to now he played for Indian Football clubs Viva Kerala FC a first time and ONGC. He is known for his crossing ability, and his work ethic leadership.^[1]

Club career

Early career

Saleel started his career at Tata Football Academy which is India's best footballing academy. He did not manage to graduate Tata but still went on to sign for Viva Kerala FC in 2007.^[1]

ONGC

While Saleel was at ONGC F.C. whom he signed for in 2008 he made a name for himself as well as establishing himself as one of the best young defenders in India. Although he only managed four games at ONGC FC it was Saleel's performance in the reserves that caught the eye of people.

Chirag United Kerala

On 21 July 2011 Saleel reportedly signed with Kerala club Chirag United Club Kerala for the second time in his career. He scored his first goal for the club on 24 November 2011 against Pailan Arrows on the I-League.^[2]

Quartz Soccer Club

On 26 September 2012, it was announced that Sabas Saleel had signed for Quartz S.C. for the 2012 I-League 2nd Division.^[3]

International

After a great season for Saleel with ONGC FC in the I-League he was selected for the Indian U-23 football team which was to play two 2012 Olympic qualifiers against Qatar. He however did not feature in either match.^[1]

Stats

Games, Goals, and Assists are correct as of 5 May 2012

Club	Season	League			Cup			Asia			Total
Club	Season	Apps	Goals	Assists	Apps	Goals	Assists	Apps	Goals	Assists	Apps	Goals	Assists
ONGC FC	2010-11	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0
Chirag United Club Kerala	2011-12	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	1	0
Career total		17	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17	1	0

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References

1 2 3 Ghoshal, Amoy. "Players To Watch: India Under-23's Saba Saleel". Goal.com. Goal.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
↑ Bera, Kaustav. "Pailan Arrows 1-1 Chirag United Kerala: Pailan Fail To Capitalize On Their Numerical Superiority To Win". Goal.com. Goal.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
↑ Kumar, Ajith (26 September 2012). "Quartz SC goes on signing spree". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2012.

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[PlayerProfile-1] 1 2 3 Ghoshal, Amoy. "Players To Watch: India Under-23's Saba Saleel". Goal.com. Goal.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2012.

[2] Bera, Kaustav. "Pailan Arrows 1-1 Chirag United Kerala: Pailan Fail To Capitalize On Their Numerical Superiority To Win". Goal.com. Goal.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2012.

[3] Kumar, Ajith (26 September 2012). "Quartz SC goes on signing spree". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2012.

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