Sachin Suresh Explained
Sachin Suresh |
Birth Date: | 18 January 2001 |
Birth Place: | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Height: | 1.83 m |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Currentclub: | Kerala Blasters |
Clubnumber: | 1 |
Youthyears1: | 2008–2017 |
Youthclubs1: | SEPT |
Youthyears2: | 2017–2020 |
Youthclubs2: | FC Kerala |
Years1: | 2020 |
Clubs1: | FC Kerala |
Caps1: | 7 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2020–2023 |
Clubs2: | Kerala Blasters B |
Caps2: | 23 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2021– |
Clubs3: | Kerala Blasters |
Caps3: | 12 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Club-Update: | 13:30, 27 December 2023 (UTC) |
Ntupdate: | 10:03, 4 August 2023 (UTC) |
Nationalyears1: | 2018 |
Nationalteam1: | India U20 |
Sachin Suresh (born 18 January 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.
Club career
Youth and early career
Sachin's early football lessons were at the Farook Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode.[1] He began his football career at the age of seven with Sports and Education Promotion Trust (SEPT), a local academy in Kerala, where he began to train under his father.[2] He represented them in Dubai Super Cup at the age of eleven in 2012.[3] Sachin was also a regular starter for the Thrissur district team and played for them in the U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16 age groups. He also represented Kerala team in the U-14, U-16, U-18 age groups. In 2017, Sachin was scouted by the coaching staff of FC Kerala, who selected him to play for their U-18 team.[4] Sachin eventually earned promotion to the club's senior team in 2019 and played for them in the 2019–20 I-League 2nd Division.[5] He also represented the Kerala football team in the 2018–19 Santosh Trophy.[6]
Kerala Blasters FC
2020–2023: Rise to the first team
In August 2020, Sachin was signed by the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.[7] He was put in their reserve side, and played for them in the 2020–21 Kerala Premier League.[8] Sachin was then promoted to the club's senior team ahead of the 2021–22 season along with Bijoy Varghese.[9] He was included in the Blasters' squad for the 2021 Durand Cup as their third choice keeper,[10] and was benched during the game against Delhi on 21 September 2021. Sachin was then included in the Blasters squad to train with them on a developmental role for the 2021–22 Indian Super League season.[11] When Albino Gomes was injured mid-way of the season, Sachin became the second choice goalkeeper for the Blasters.[12] He was then included in the matchday squad for the first time in the league game on 12 December 2021 against SC East Bengal.[13] He remained mostly as an unused substitute throughout the season without making any appearance.[14] [15] During the same season, he also played for the reserves in the 2021–22 Kerala Premier League. Sachin then played for the reserves in the 2022 RFDL, held from 2022 April to May, where the team emerged as the runners-up and qualified for the Next Gen Cup.[16] He played for the side in the Next Gen Cup held in United Kingdom in July 2022 and received positive reception for his performance throughout the tournament.[17]
In August 2022, with the first team preparing for the 2022–23 Indian Super League season in UAE, Kerala Blasters fielded their reserves for the 2022 Durand Cup, where Sachin was appointed as the captain of the team.[18] He played five matches in the tournament, where he conceded six goals and kept two clean sheets.[19] For the 2022–23 Indian Super League season, Sachin was the third choice keeper of the first team.[20] He only made it to the matchday squad on two occasions during the season.[21] He mostly played for the reserve team in the 2022–23 Kerala Premier League and the 2023 RFDL during the season. He was the regular captain for the team in both the tournaments.[22]
In April 2023, Sachin was included in the Kerala Blasters squad for the 2023 Super Cup.[23] He finally made his official first team debut for the Blasters on 8 April 2023 in the group stage match against Punjab (then RoundGlass Punjab FC) which the Blasters won 3–1.[24] He also started for the Blasters in their remaining two more matches in the tournament before their exit from the group stage.[25] [26]
2023–present: Contract extension and league debut
On 17 July 2023, Kerala Blasters announced that Sachin has signed a three-year contract extension with the club, that would keep him with them until 2026.[27] He made his first appearance of the season against Gokulam Kerala FC on 13 August in the 2023 Durand Cup, which they lost 3–4 at full-time.[28] Sachin kept his first official clean-sheet for the senior team on 21 August against the Indian Air Force in a 0–5 victory. He made his Indian Super League debut for the club on 21 September in the season opener against Bengaluru FC at home, which the Blasters won 2–1.[29] Sachin kept his first clean-sheet in the league on 1 October against Jamshedpur. He also made some crucial saves in the second half and helped in a 1–0 victory.[30] Sachin was pivotal in the Blasters' 2–1 victory over Odisha FC on 27 October, in which he saved a penalty kick and a rebound ball followed by the penalty, and helped the Blasters to win the match 2–1 with an all-Indian defence unit for the match.[31] [32] Sachin's heroics continued in the next game against East Bengal on 5 November, as he saved another penalty-kick taken by Cleiton Silva during the 84th minute, denying East Bengal their equalizer and helped the Blasters' in a 2–1 win.[33] He also became the first goalkeeper in the history of ISL to save penalties in consecutive matches.[34] [35] Sachin kept his second clean-sheet against Hyderabad FC on 25 November. He then made his third clean sheet on 14 December against Punjab FC and went on to keep two consecutive clean sheets against Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG.[36] This also made him the first goalkeeper in the club's history to keep three consecutive clean-sheets in the league.[37]
International career
Sachin has represented India at the U-17 and U-20 levels. He was part of the India U-20 team that defeated Argentina U-20 team in the COTIF Cup held in Valencia on 7 August 2020.[38] He was then included in the 50-men probables of the U-23 squad amidst the rumours of India's participation in the 2023 Asian Games.[39]
Personal life
Sachin was born on 18 January 2001 in the Indian state of Kerala.[40] His father, Suresh A. M. who also had a footballing background was a former goalkeeper and his mother was a school headmistress.[41] He was also a playmate of his current Kerala Blasters teammate, Rahul K. P. during his time at a local football nursery. Sachin moved to the middle-east along with his family before returning to Kerala to complete his schooling at Farook Higher Secondary School in Farook College, Kozhikode, and completed his graduation at Sri Vyasa NSS College in Wadakkancherry.[42] At schooling level, Sachin secured an A-plus in all subjects for both SSLC and higher secondary public examinations.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
Kerala Blasters
External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: Sachin Suresh Interview: Being a Malayali, it's a dream to play for Kerala Blasters FC . 2023-12-27 . www.indiansuperleague.com . en.
- Web site: admin . 2021-06-01 . Sachin Suresh – Kerala Blasters FC Have Always Had A Place In My Heart . 2023-07-18 . en-US . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084307/https://iftwc.com/kbfc-have-always-had-a-place-in-my-heart-says-sachin-suresh/ . live .
- Web site: Sachin Suresh stats and ratings . 2023-07-19 . Sofascore . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084238/https://www.sofascore.com/player/sachin-suresh/1155654 . live .
- Web site: Upadhyaya . Suyash . 2020-11-11 . ISL 2020-21: Why Kerala Blasters' 19-year-old Sachin Suresh is already emerging as a top goalkeeper . 2023-07-18 . sportskeeda.com . en-us . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084238/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2020-21-why-kerala-blasters-19-year-old-sachin-suresh-already-emerging-top-goalkeeper . live .
- Web site: Goalkeeper Midhun to lead Kerala in Santosh Trophy . 2023-07-18 . OnManorama . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084240/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2019/10/30/kerala-team-santosh-trophy-south-zone-qualifiers.html . live .
- Web site: 2023-07-17 . ISL Transfer 2023: Kerala Blasters Renew Sachin Suresh Till 2026 . 2023-07-18 . My Khel . en . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084240/https://www.mykhel.com/football/isl-transfer-2023-kerala-blasters-sachin-suresh-contract-renew-222175.html . live .
- Web site: admin . 2021-06-01 . Sachin Suresh – Kerala Blasters FC Have Always Had A Place In My Heart . 2023-07-17 . en-US.
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- Web site: 2021-11-13 . ISL 2021-22: Kerala Blasters full squad list . 2023-07-18 . sportstar.thehindu.com . en.
- Web site: Ingale . Shreyash . 2021-12-12 . ISL – Karanjit Singh Set To Sign For Kerala Blasters; Likely To Replace Albino Gomes . 2023-07-18 . en-US.
- Web site: Sachin Suresh (Kerala Blasters) – Player Profile – Flashscore . 2023-07-20 . flashscore.info . en-AE.
- Web site: Sachin Suresh – Soccer player profile & career statistics – Global Sports Archive . 2023-07-19 . globalsportsarchive.com.
- Web site: Sachin Suresh 2021-2022 Match Logs (Goalkeeping) . 2023-07-18 . FBref.com . en . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719085337/https://fbref.com/en/players/d7093dd4/matchlogs/2021-2022/Sachin-Suresh-Match-Logs . live .
- Web site: Kerala Blasters announce squad for Next Gen Cup 2022 . 2023-07-18 . Khel Now . English . 4 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204022859/https://khelnow.com/football/next-gen-cup-2022-kerala-blasters-announce-squad . live .
- Web site: Top five Indian players who impressed in Next Gen Cup . 2023-07-19 . Khel Now . English . 3 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603203722/https://khelnow.com/football/next-gen-cup-2022-top-five-indian-players-impressed . live .
- Web site: 2022-08-17 . Kerala Blasters announces 21-man squad for Durand Cup . 2023-07-18 . sportstar.thehindu.com . en . 25 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220925204106/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-durand-cup-21-man-squad-premier-league-next-gen-cup/article65778890.ece . live .
- News: 2022-08-31 . Durand Cup Kerala Blasters defeats Army Green 2–0 to reach quarters . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-07-18 . 0971-751X . 31 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831181643/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/durand-cup-kerala-blasters-defeats-army-green-2-0-to-reach-quarters/article65833852.ece . live .
- Web site: 2022-10-05 . ISL 2022/23: Jessel Carneiro to lead Kerala Blasters squad . 2023-07-18 . sportstar.thehindu.com . en . 17 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230117171608/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/indian-super-league-2022-kerala-blasters-squad-players-jessel-carneiro-captain/article65972962.ece . live .
- Web site: Sachin Suresh – Soccer player profile & career statistics – Global Sports Archive . 2023-07-19 . globalsportsarchive.com . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719085338/https://globalsportsarchive.com/people/soccer/sachin-suresh/526540/ . live .
- Web site: കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സിന്റെ പദ്ധതി അതുതന്നെ; ഇനി ടീമിന്റെ പ്രധാന ഗോൾകീപ്പർ സച്ചിൻ സുരേഷ്, പുതിയ കരാറിൽ ഒപ്പുവെച്ചു . Kerala Blasters' plan is the same; Now the main goalkeeper of the team, Sachin Suresh, has signed a new contract . 2023-07-17 . Samayam Malayalam . ml . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719085338/https://malayalam.samayam.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/kerala-blasters-fc-extends-contract-with-young-goalkeeper-sachin-suresh/articleshow/101828077.cms . live .
- Web site: 2023-04-03 . Super Cup 2023: Kerala Blasters announces 29-men squad . 2023-07-18 . sportstar.thehindu.com . en . 8 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230408170347/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-announces-super-cup-2023-squad-kbfc-players-schedule/article66694929.ece . live .
- Web site: 2023-04-08 . Kerala Blasters vs RoundGlass Punjab FC HIGHLIGHTS, Super Cup 2023: Diamantakos, Nishu and Rahul score to give Kerala 3–1 win . 2023-07-18 . sportstar.thehindu.com . en . 8 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230408170347/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-vs-roundglass-punjab-live-score-super-cup-2023-streaming-india-telecast-highlights-lineups/article66713945.ece . live .
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- Web site: 2023-07-17 . Kerala Blasters extends Sachin Suresh contract till 2026 . 2023-07-17 . sportstar.thehindu.com . en . 19 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719085348/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/sachin-suresh-goalkeeper-kerala-blasters-contract-extended-till-2026-isl-latest-transfers/article67090655.ece . live .
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- Web site: Kerala Blasters beat Bengaluru FC 2–1 in ISL opener . 2023-09-21 . The Week . en.
- Web site: ISL: Adrian Luna powers Kerala Blasters past Jamshedpur . 2023-10-01 . OnManorama.
- Web site: ISL: A 'quick freekick' helps Kerala Blasters down Odisha on Ivan Vukomanovic's return . 2023-10-27 . OnManorama.
- Web site: Five players who deserve a maiden call up in the next Indian football team camp — Jay Gupta. https://web.archive.org/web/20231101224121/https://khelnow.com/football/2023-10-indian-football-players-deserving-maide-national-team-call-up. 1 November 2023. 31 October 2023. 24 November 2023. khelnow.com. Khel Now News. Waseem.
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