Arif Shaikh Explained

Arif Shaikh
Birth Date:11 November 1993
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Currentclub:Sporting Bengaluru
Clubnumber:32
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Pune
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:DSK Shivajians
Clubs2:Gokulam Kerala FC
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs3:ONGC FC
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs4:Corbett FC
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs5:Ambernath United Atlanta
Caps5:12
Goals5:5
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs6:Sporting Bengaluru
Caps6:16
Goals6:7
Years6:2023–
Club-Update:28 December 2023

Arif Shaikh (born 11 November 1993) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Sporting Bengaluru in the I-League.

Career

Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Shaikh played in the Pune F.C. Academy during the I-League U19.[1] After spending time with Pune, Shaikh signed with DSK Shivajians. He made his professional debut for the club on the final match day of the I-League season on 24 April 2016 against Mumbai. He came on as a 69th-minute substitute for Sampath Kuttimani as DSK Shivajians lost 4–0.[2]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
DSK Shivajians2015–16I-League1010
2016–170000
Gokulam Kerala FC2017–188080
Corbett FC2021I-League 24040
Ambernath United Atlanta2022–23125125
Sporting Bengaluru2023–24I-League 38585
I-League 28282
Career total41120000004112

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: U19 I-League: Arif Shaikh strikes three in Pune FC's 6-1 Maha-Derby win over Mumbai FC. 2 May 2016. IndiaBlooms. 7 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Mumbai 4-0 DSK Shivajians. Soccerway.