Sabas Saleel Explained

Shahbas Saleel
Fullname:Shahbas Saleel
Birth Date:1990 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Kerala, India
Position:Left back
Currentclub:Fifa Manjeri
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2006–07
Youthyears2:2007–08
Youthclubs1:Tata Football Academy
Youthclubs2:Viva Kerala FC
Years1:2009
Clubs1:Viva Kerala FC
Caps1:9
Goals1:3
Years2:2009–11
Clubs2:ONGC
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2011–12
Clubs3:Chirag United Kerala
Caps3:13
Goals3:1
Years4:2012–13
Clubs4:Quartz S.C.
Caps4:??
Goals4:??
Years5:2014–15
Clubs5:Bharat FC
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2015
Clubs6:United SC
Years7:2018–
Clubs7:Gokulam Kerala FC
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2016–2017
Clubs8:Fifa Manjeri
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Royal Travels FC Black & White Kozhikode
Years10:2021-
Clubs10:Fifa Manjeri
Pcupdate:18:00, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Shahabaz Saleel (born 31 May 1990) is an Indian footballer who plays for All India Sevens side Fifa Manjeri. Prior to now he played for Indian Football clubs Viva Kerala FC a first time and ONGC. He is known for his crossing ability, and his work ethic leadership.[1]

Club career

Early career

Saleel started his career at Tata Football Academy which is India's best footballing academy. He did not manage to graduate Tata but still went on to sign for Viva Kerala FC in 2007.[1]

ONGC

While Saleel was at ONGC F.C. whom he signed for in 2008 he made a name for himself as well as establishing himself as one of the best young defenders in India. Although he only managed four games at ONGC FC it was Saleel's performance in the reserves that caught the eye of people.

Chirag United Kerala

On 21 July 2011 Saleel reportedly signed with Kerala club Chirag United Club Kerala for the second time in his career. He scored his first goal for the club on 24 November 2011 against Pailan Arrows on the I-League.[2]

Quartz Soccer Club

On 26 September 2012, it was announced that Sabas Saleel had signed for Quartz S.C. for the 2012 I-League 2nd Division.[3]

International

After a great season for Saleel with ONGC FC in the I-League he was selected for the Indian U-23 football team which was to play two 2012 Olympic qualifiers against Qatar. He however did not feature in either match.[1]

Stats

Games, Goals, and Assists are correct as of 5 May 2012

ClubSeasonLeagueCupAsiaTotal
AppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssists
ONGC FC2010-11400000000400
Chirag United Club Kerala2011-1213100000001310
Career total17100000001710

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghoshal. Amoy. Players To Watch: India Under-23’s Saba Saleel. Goal.com. Goal.com. 5 May 2012. 15 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121015122048/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/2716/players-to-watch/2011/07/01/2555174/players-to-watch-india-under-23s-saba-saleel. live.
  2. Web site: Bera. Kaustav. Pailan Arrows 1-1 Chirag United Kerala: Pailan Fail To Capitalize On Their Numerical Superiority To Win. Goal.com. Goal.com. 5 May 2012. 29 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111129031148/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/69380/pailan-arrows-vs-chirag-united-club-kerala/report. live.
  3. News: Kumar. Ajith. Quartz SC goes on signing spree. 26 September 2012. The Hindu. 26 September 2012. 16 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191216010316/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece. live.