Niraj Kumar seals permanent move to Odisha FC.
OFC Communications Team
August 30 2022
Odisha FC is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper, Niraj Kumar from Rajasthan United for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old will join Odisha FC on a three-year deal.
Niraj Kumar impressed the India U-16 set-up. The custodian captivated the collective attention of the nation owing to some splendid performances in the AFC U-16 Championships in Malaysia in 2018 and was part of the U-19 India team in the Granatkin Memorial International Football Tournament in St. Petersberg, Russia.
He has also played for Ozone FC in the Hero I-League second division.
Niraj made headlines when he was a crucial member of the Indian National Team's junior men's squad at the mere age of 16. The shot-stopper had a brilliant individual campaign with impressive performances against Iran and South Korea at the AFC U-16 Championship in Malaysia in 2016.
Of note the young goalkeeper's efforts versus an Iranian team that India had not registered a point against in 33 years. Niraj made some incredible saves and saved a crucial penalty in a 0-0 draw. The team eventually went 337 minutes without conceding a goal in the tournament.
We would like to welcome Niraj to the Juggernauts and wish him a successful season ahead.
#WelcomeNiraj
Niraj Kumar seals permanent move to Odisha FC.
OFC Communications Team
August 30 2022
Odisha FC is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper, Niraj Kumar from Rajasthan United for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old will join Odisha FC on a three-year deal.
Niraj Kumar impressed the India U-16 set-up. The custodian captivated the collective attention of the nation owing to some splendid performances in the AFC U-16 Championships in Malaysia in 2018 and was part of the U-19 India team in the Granatkin Memorial International Football Tournament in St. Petersberg, Russia.
He has also played for Ozone FC in the Hero I-League second division.
Niraj made headlines when he was a crucial member of the Indian National Team's junior men's squad at the mere age of 16. The shot-stopper had a brilliant individual campaign with impressive performances against Iran and South Korea at the AFC U-16 Championship in Malaysia in 2016.
Of note the young goalkeeper's efforts versus an Iranian team that India had not registered a point against in 33 years. Niraj made some incredible saves and saved a crucial penalty in a 0-0 draw. The team eventually went 337 minutes without conceding a goal in the tournament.
We would like to welcome Niraj to the Juggernauts and wish him a successful season ahead.
#WelcomeNiraj
