Likmabam Rakesh Meitei (born 6 February 2003), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Indian Super League club Punjab FC on loan from Kerala Blasters.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Likmabam Rakesh Meitei | ||
Date of birth | 6 February 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Imphal, Manipur, India | ||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Punjab (loan) | ||
Youth career | |||
2017-2018 | NEROCA U16 | ||
2018–2022 | Bengaluru | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022-2024 | NEROCA | 42 | (0) |
2024– | Kerala Blasters | 0 | (0) |
2024– | → Punjab (loan) | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:00, 06 July 2024 (UTC) |
Early life and career
editRakesh was born in Imphal, Manipur on 6 February 2003. He mainly plays as a left-back, but he is also capable to play as a centre-back.
He began his youth career by joining the NEROCA under-16 academy.
2024–present - Kerala Blasters FC
editOn 18 June 2024, Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters, announced that they have signed Rakesh on a three-year contract,[2] till 2027.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Kerala Blasters FC signs talented defender Likmabam Rakesh". Kerala Blasters FC. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Kerala Blasters sign Manipuri defender Likmabam Rakesh". Onmanorama. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "ISL: Kerala Blasters FC signs defender Likmabam Rakesh". Sportstar. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.