Alexander Romario Jesuraj Explained
| Alexander Jesuraj |
| Fullname: | Alexander Romario Jesuraj |
| Birth Date: | 26 July 1996 |
| Birth Place: | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu |
| Height: | 1.70m |
| Currentclub: | Chennaiyin |
| Clubnumber: | 14 |
| Position: | Winger |
| Youthclubs1: | Tamil Nadu U16 |
| Years1: | 2017–2019 |
| Clubs1: | Chennai City |
| Caps1: | 34 |
| Goals1: | 3 |
| Years2: | 2019–2022 |
| Clubs2: | Goa |
| Caps2: | 30 |
| Goals2: | 3 |
| Years3: | 2019–2020 |
| Clubs3: | → Mohun Bagan (loan) |
| Caps3: | 7 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 2022– |
| Clubs4: | Chennaiyin |
| Caps4: | 4 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 15:34, 26 February 2022 (UTC) |
Alexander Romario Jesuraj (born 26 July 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chennaiyin in the Indian Super League.[1]
Club career
Youth and early career
Born in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Alexander began his career with Arrows FC in the Chennai Premier Division aged 17. He pursued B.A. degree in political science from Madras Christian College.[2]
Chennai City
Alexander started his I-League career with Chennai City in 2017. He was widely regarded as an exciting player.[3] He was nicknamed as "Namma Neymar Romario" (Our Neymar Romario). He won I-league title with Chennai City FC in 2018–19 season.[4]
FC Goa
On 23 July 2019, Jesuraj joined Goa on a three-year deal from Chennai City.[5]
Mohun Bagan (loan)
Jesuraj was loaned from Goa to Mohun Bagan.[6] He won his second I-League title with Mohun Bagan in 2019–20 season.[7]
Back to FC Goa
On 22 November 2020, Alexander made his first appearance for Goa in Indian Super League against Bengaluru.[8] Alexander scored his first goal for club on 4 February 2021 against NorthEast United FC, the match ended in 2–2 draw.[9] He made his first continental appearance on 14 April 2021, against Qatari side Al-Rayyan SC in the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage match.[10] He went on to play 5 games for the club in group stage matches.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
Goa
2021[11]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Chennaiyin FC rope in Alexander Romario Jesuraj on a multi-year. 2 June 2022. sportskeeda.com.
- Web site: Alex Romario Jesuraj Interview. fcgoa.in. 23 July 2019. 6 December 2020.
- Web site: The inspiring story of Chennai City FC's sensation Alexander Romario Jesuraj. sportskeeda.com. 28 February 2019. 20 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210720182126/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/the-inspiring-story-of-chennai-city-fc-s-sensation-alexander-romario-jesuraj. live.
- Web site: Chennai City FC crowned I-League champions after another photo finish. timesofindia.com. 9 March 2019. 7 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107031544/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/chennai-city-fc-win-maiden-i-league-title/articleshow/68335803.cms. live.
- Web site: FC Goa signs Romario Jesuraj on 3-year-deal, to be loaned out to Mohun Bagan. sportstar.thehindu.com. 10 July 2019. 22 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191022225359/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/alexander-romario-jesuraj-fc-goa-transfer-chennai-city-indian-super-league/article28355676.ece. live.
- Web site: Alexander romario jesuraj not overawed by the pressure of playing for Mohun Bagan. timesofindia.com. 28 July 2019. 14 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014124547/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/alexander-romario-jesuraj-not-overawed-by-the-pressure-of-playing-for-mohun-bagan/articleshow/70417138.cms. live.
- Web site: Mohun Bagan win, crowned I-League champions. timesofindia.com. 11 March 2020. 5 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200705102622/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/mohun-bagan-win-crowned-i-league-champions/articleshow/74570028.cms. live.
- Web site: Juan Ferrando happy with FC Goa comeback but rues not getting full points. 22 November 2020. Indian Super League. 27 November 2020. 28 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128144456/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/juan-ferrando-happy-with-fc-goa-comeback-but-rues-not-getting-full-points. live.
- Web site: ISL 2020–21 highlights, NEUFC vs FCG: Gallego scores a brace in NorthEast United 2-2 FC Goa. 4 February 2021. Sportstar. 18 March 2021. 4 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210204131116/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/neufc-vs-fcg-northeast-united-fc-vs-fc-goa-indian-super-league-live-score-streaming-updates/article33750308.ece. live.
- Web site: 14 April 2021. AFC Champions League Highlights: FC Goa and Al Rayyan share the spoils with a goalless draw. Sportstar. 4 May 2021. 18 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210418033851/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/fc-goa-vs-al-rayyan-afc-champions-league-group-e-live-streaming-score-updates/article34319588.ece. live.
- Web site: FC Goa clinch maiden Durand Cup trophy after beating Mohammedan Sporting 1–0 in final. ESPN. 3 October 2021. 4 October 2021.
