Cletus Paul Explained

Cletus Paul
Fullname:Cletus
Birth Date:26 April 1993
Birth Place:Malad, Mumbai, India
Currentclub:NorthEast United
Clubnumber:19
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Mumbai
Years1:2013–2016
Clubs1:Mumbai
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Young Muslim
Years3:2017–
Clubs3:Bengaluru FC 'B'
Club-Update:2 March 2016

Cletus Dominic Jacob Paul (born 26 April 1993) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a striker for NorthEast United in the I-League 2nd Division.[1]

Career

Mumbai

Paul studied in St Annes High School Orlem Malad West where he regularly placed for the school in the interschool championship setup.Paul made his professional debut for Mumbai on 27 April 2014 against Mohammedan at Balewadi Sports Complex in which he came on as a substitute for Dane Pereira in 56th minute and was again replaced by Manuel D'Souza in 85th minute as Mumbai lost the match 1–2.[2]

Young Muslim

In 2017, Paul played for Young Muslim in the Nagpur Elite Division.[3] He led the club to their third straight championship.[3]

Bengaluru FC

Cletus joined Bengaluru FC reserve team in October 2017 after impressive show in Nagpur Elite Division for Young Muslims FC.[1] He made his debut for the senior team when he was substituted in during the second half against Transport United F.C. in 2018 AFC Cup preliminary round.

Professional statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFederation CupDurand CupAFCTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Mumbai2013–1410000010
2014–1550000050
2015–1610000010
Career total7000000070

Notes and References

  1. News: Bengaluru FC ‘B’ ready for inaugural season. 12 October 2017. Bengalurufc.com. 12 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Mumbai vs Mohammedan 1–2. Soccerway.
  3. News: Siddharth. Pratik. YMFC's striker Cletus Paul likely to play for Bengaluru FC in ISL. 8 October 2017. Times of India. 7 October 2017.