Alex Saji Explained

Alex Saji
Birth Date:9 May 2000
Birth Place:Wayanad, Kerala, India
Height:1.83 m
Currentclub:Hyderabad
Clubnumber:44
Position:Centre-back
Youthclubs1:Redstar Football Academy
Youthclubs2:Kerala Blasters B
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Kerala Blasters B
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2022
Clubs2:Gokulam Kerala
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Hyderabad
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:NorthEast United (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2021–
Nationalteam1:India U23
Nationalcaps1:0
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:20:21, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Alex Saji (born 9 May 2000) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Hyderabad.

Club career

Gokulam Kerala

In July 2019 Saji joined I-League club Gokulam Kerala FC on a season-long contract.[1] [2] [3]

He then promoted to the main team which goes to kolkata for 2020–21 I-League season.

Hyderabad

On 15 July 2022, Hyderabad completed the signing of Saji on a three-year deal.[4]

Northeast United

International career

On 2 October 2021, Saji was selected for 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualification matches which were scheduled to be played between 23 and 31 October 2021.[5] [6]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kerala Blasters B2017–18I-League 2nd Division100010
Gokulam Kerala2020–21I-League500050
2021–221108030220
Total1608030270
Hyderabad2022–23Indian Super League002020
2023–2410060160
Total1008000180
NorthEast United (loan)2022–23Indian Super League7040110
Career total34020030570

Honours

Gokulam Kerala

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nine footballers from Malabar region form backbone of Gokulam Kerala- the New Indian Express. https://web.archive.org/web/20211017103141/http://cms.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2021/feb/06/nine-footballers-from-malabar-region-form-backbone-of-gokulam-kerala-2260471.html. dead. 17 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Match Details Hero I-League . 2021-01-09 . en-US.
  3. Web site: 9 Keralites in Gokulam Kerala FC squad for Durand Cup . 2021-01-09 . Mathrubhumi . en.
  4. Web site: Hyderabad FC sign defender Alex Saji on a long-term deal. 15 July 2022. 18 July 2022. hyderabadfc.co.in.
  5. Web site: AFC Competitions Calendar 2021. AFC.
  6. Web site: AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 competition regulations. AFC.
  7. Web site: Gokulam Kerala FC Stage Sensational Comeback To Win Maiden I-League Title vs TRAU. Outlook India. 27 March 2021.
  8. Web site: Gokulam Kerala 2-1 Mohammedan SC Highlights: GKFC becomes 1st club in 15 years to defend the I-League. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 14 May 2022. 14 May 2022. TEAM SPORTSTAR. 21:22 IST. Kolkata, West Bengal. https://web.archive.org/web/20220514160659/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/gokulam-kerala-vs-mohammedan-sc-i-league-final-live-gkfc-vs-mdsc-live-score-indian-football/article38490975.ece. 14 May 2022.