Vigneshwaran Baskaran (born 11 April 1990) is an Indian professional footballer from Pudukottai tamilnadu. Who plays as a goalkeeper for Delhi FC. He is the only player in India to win three consecutive national championships.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vigneshwaran Baskaran | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Delhi FC | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Fateh Hyderabad | |||
| Sudeva Delhi | |||
| Punjab FC | |||
| 2017–2018 | Chennai City | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Churchill Brothers | 6 | (0) |
| 2019 | Southern Samity | ||
| 2019–2023 | Gokulam Kerala | ||
| 2023– | Delhi FC | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Born in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, Baskaran began his career playing with lower league clubs such as Fateh Hyderabad and Sudeva Delhi before joining Punjab FC.[1] He then joined I-League club Chennai City for the 2017–18 season. Baskaran made his professional debut for the club on 20 January 2018 against Gokulam Kerala, starting in a 0–1 defeat.[2]
After a season with Chennai City, Baskaran moved to Churchill Brothers. He made his debut for the club on 15 November 2018 against Shillong Lajong, starting in a 4–2 victory.[3] In 2019, Baskaran joined Calcutta Football League club Southern Samity for the season.[4]
On 2 August 2019, Baskaran joined I-League club Gokulam Kerala.[1] He made his debut for the club on 4 January 2020 against Aizawl, starting in a 1–1 draw.[5]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 10 March 2021[6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chennai City | 2017–18 | I-League | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Churchill Brothers | 2018–19 | I-League | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
| Gokulam Kerala | 2019–20 | I-League | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Delhi FC | 2022–23 | I-League 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
Honours edit
Gokulam Kerala
References edit
- ^ a b "Gokulam Kerala signs two new goalkeepers". The Hindu. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Chennai City 0–1 Gokulam Kerala". Soccerway.
- ^ "Churchill Brothers 4–2 Shillong Lajong". Soccerway.
- ^ "Southern Samity". Picuki.
- ^ "Gokulam Kerala 1–1 Aizawl". Soccerway.
- ^ Vigneshwaran Baskaran at Soccerway
- ^ "Durand Cup: Gokulam Kerala beats Mohun Bagan 2-1 to win title". Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ TEAM SPORTSTAR, 21:22 IST (14 May 2022). "Gokulam Kerala 2-1 Mohammedan SC Highlights: GKFC becomes 1st club in 15 years to defend the I-League". sportstar.thehindu.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportstar. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
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