Zakeer Mundampara is an Indian footballer who last played as a Midfielder for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 May 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Areekode, Malapuram, Kerala, India | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–09 | SBT | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–10 | Chirag United Kerala | 29 | (12) |
| 2010–12 | Churchill Brothers | 17 | (5) |
| 2012–13 | United SC | 3 | (0) |
| 2013–14 | Mohun Bagan | 14 | (1) |
| 2014–15 | Salgaocar | 16 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Chennaiyin | 10 | (0) |
| 2016 | → DSK Shivajians (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Chennai City (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Mumbai City FC | 7 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Kerala Blasters FC | 5 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011 | India U23 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 December 2018 | |||
Early life edit
Zakeer started taking football seriously at the age of 15. He played for Spandanam, Areekode and Areekode Town Team during his early days as a footballer. He then joined Orient High School for studies where he continued playing football. From there he went to Moorkanad Higher Secondary School and then to MES College, Mampad.
Career edit
SBT edit
Zakeer joined State Bank of Travancore (SBT) team in 2007. He proved himself to be a good playmaker with vision on the field.
Viva Kerala edit
Viva Kerala acquired Mundampara as a midfielder from SBT in 2009, when they gained promotion to the I-league. He was the backbone of the team, helping them to avoid relegation.
Churchill Brothers edit
Zakeer accepted a contract offer from Churchill Brothers SC in 2010. He scored his first career goal against Chirag United on 10 April 2011 helping the team secure a win.[1]
Prayag United edit
On 31 May 2012, it was announced that Mundampara signed with Prayag United of the I-League.[2]
Mohun Bagan edit
On 6 August 2013 ,it was announced that Zakeer has signed for Mohun Bagan on a one-year deal.[3] He made his debut for Mohun Bagan in the I-League on 22 September 2013 against Bengaluru FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium in which he played the whole match and earned a yellow card in the 83rd minute as Mohun Bagan drew the match 1-1.[4]
Chennaiyin FC edit
In July 2015, Mundampara was drafted to play for Chennaiyin FC in the 2015 Indian Super League.[5]
International edit
Zakeer made his India U-23 debut on 19 June 2011 against Qatar U23 coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Shilton D'Silva.[6]
Honours edit
Chennaiyin
References edit
- ^ "Zakeer Mundampara - Goal.com". Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
- ^ "Tomba Singh, Sandip Nandy join Churchill Brothers". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Zakeer Mundampara completes move to Mohun Bagan". Sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Bengaluru vs. Mohun Bagan 1-1". Int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ Noronha, Anselm (10 July 2015). "Cavin Lobo to Kerala, Keegan Pereira to Mumbai and the comprehensive Indian Super League Draft". Goal.com. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ Ghoshal, Amoy. "Pre-Olympic Qualifier: Qatar Under-23 3-1 India Under-23 - Bulpin's Boys Grab Vital Away Goal Despite Being Outplayed In Doha". Goal.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
External links edit
- Zakeer Mundampara at the Mohun Bagan AC official website (archived 30 November 2013)