Riteesh Mishra Explained

Riteesh Mishra
Birth Place:	England
Currentclub:	Charlton Athletic (assistant)
Youthyears1:	2010
Youthclubs1:	Nottingham Forest
Manageryears1:	2016–2021
Managerclubs1:	Charlton Athletic
Manageryears2:	2021–
Managerclubs2:	Charlton Athletic (assistant)

Riteesh Mishra is an English football manager and former footballer who is assistant manager of Charlton Athletic.^[1] He is one of very few elite coaches within professional football from South Asian heritage.

Playing career

As a youth player, Mishra joined the youth academy of English side Nottingham Forest.^[2] After graduating from the academy, he trialed with Scottish teams before ending his career at aged 20 due to a career ending injury.^[3] After that, he started his managerial career.^[4]

Managerial career

In 2016, Mishra was appointed manager of English women's third tier side Charlton Athletic, helping them earn promotion to the English women's second tier. While managing Charlton Athletic, he also worked as a Deloitte talent manager.^[5] He holds a UEFA B coaching license.^[6]

Personal life

Mishra's father played football at county level.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Riteesh Mishra: South Asian representation in English game rising but work to do. independent.co.uk.
2. Web site: His Story: Riteesh Mishra.
3. Web site: Double break. coachesvoice.com.
4. Web site: British South Asian coaches need better opportunities, says Charlton Women assistant Riteesh Mishra. skysports.com.
5. Web site: Riteesh Mishra juggles jobs but keeps Charlton in hunt for Women’s FA Cup. theguardian.com.
6. Web site: Riteesh Mishra: From the Forest to the City.
7. Web site: ‘We need more ethnic minorities in football at a young age, but it’s going to take time’. theathletic.com (Archived).