ATK Reserves And Academy
{{Short description|Reserve team and youth system of Atlético de Kolkata}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
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| fullname = Atlético de Kolkata Reserves and Academy
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| founded = {{start date and age|2018|8|15}}
| dissolved = {{start date and age|2020|6|1}}
| owner = Kolkata Games and Sports Pvt. Ltd.
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| ground = Howrah Municipal Corporation Stadium
| capacity = 15,000
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ATK Reserves and Academy, formerly known as Atlético de Kolkata Reserves and Academy, was the reserve team and youth system of the Indian Super League side ATK. The reserve side participated in the I-League 2nd Division, the second division of Indian football, and in Calcutta Football League, men's professional football league in the state. The club's academy was founded on 15 August 2018 and the Under-18 side participated in the serve side was last coached by Deggie Cardozo and veteran tactician Sanjoy Sen was the head of youth development.{{cite web|title=LEAGUE COMMITTEE MEETS AT AIFF HQ IN NEW DELHI|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=9352|work=AIFF|date=7 December 2018|accessdate=11 December 2018|archive-date=9 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124743/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=9352|url-status=live}}
Reserves
ATK Reserves was ATK's most senior youth team and participated in I-League 2nd Division as well as in Calcutta Football League. Reserve team would also act as a bridge between the ATK Academy and the first team.{{cite web|title=ATK announces squad that will be in action at the Sikkim Gold Cup|url=https://www.facebook.com/1475188052710235/posts/2304723459756686/|work=facebook.com/ATK|date=27 October 2018|accessdate=11 December 2018|archive-date=14 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914170401/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F1475188052710235%2Fposts%2F2304723459756686%2F|url-status=live}} A 24-member squad was announced on 27 October 2018.{{cite web|title=SIKKIM GOLD CUP 2018: DEGGIE CARDOZO'S ATK RESERVES GEAR UP FOR MAIDEN CHALLENGE|url=http://atkfc.in/blog/sikkim-gold-cup-2018-deggie-cardozos-atk-reserves-gear-maiden-challenge|work=atkfc.in|date=27 October 2018|accessdate=31 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181231194209/http://atkfc.in/blog/sikkim-gold-cup-2018-deggie-cardozos-atk-reserves-gear-maiden-challenge|archive-date=31 December 2018|url-status=dead}}
The reserve team made their first appearance in Sikkim Gold Cup in 27 October 2018 and played their first ever match against fellow Kolkata side George Telegraph S.C.{{cite web|title=ATK, Kolkata (Reserve) drub George Telegraph 5-1 in Governor’s Gold Cup|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/atk-kolkata-reserve-drub-george-telegraph-5-1-in-governors-gold-cup.html|work=Northeast Now|date=28 October 2018|accessdate=11 December 2018|archive-date=15 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215174446/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/atk-kolkata-reserve-drub-george-telegraph-5-1-in-governors-gold-cup.html|url-status=live}} The young side of ATK thrashed their comparatively experienced opponent by a margin of 5-1 goals to book their berth in the semi-final of the tournament. In the semi-final they lost to Manang Marshyangdi Club of Nepal.
On 13 July 2019, it was announced that reserves will play in the Calcutta Football League 2019 Division 1, a third tier competition in CFL pyramid. A 29-member squad was also announced.{{cite web|title=ATK announces squad that will participate in the Calcutta Football League|url=https://www.instagram.com/atkworld/?hl=en|work=instagram.com/ATK|date=13 July 2019|accessdate=14 July 2019}}
=Inaugural season=
ATK Reserves started the season with a comfortable 0-2 victory against city rivals Mohammedan SC at Kalyani Stadium. Thomyo Simray and Sk. Azaruddin scored the goals for ATK Reserves. ATK colts lost the next match to TRAU at home before winning against Jamshedpur FC Reserves by a 2-0 margin. The results of the next three matches had put Deggie Cardozo's men at backfoot where ATK drew 1 and lose 2 matches which included a 0-4 drubbing by Mohammedan at home.
On 9 March 2019 ATK reserves met Jamshedpur FC reserves in an away encounter which ended 0-4 in favour of the away side. In the final three matches of the season ATK Reserves won 1, drew 1 and lost 1. The joint highest goalscorers for ATK Reserves were captain Yumnam Gopi Singh and Thomyo Simray, both finishing the season with 5 goals.
=Last squad=
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Debnath Mondal}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sangay Bhutia}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Ashraf Ali Mondal}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Anil Chavan}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Abhishek Suryavanshi}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Joseph Vanlalhruaia}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Asish Jha}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Ragav Gupta}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Fardin Ali Molla}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Balaram Mandi}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Brandon Green|other=captain}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Ashish Pradhan|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Manoranjan Singh}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Sonu Halder}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Satyam Jaiswara}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=William N Lengen}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Bishnu Bordoloi}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Buanthanglun Samte}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Umair Syed}}
{{Fs player|no=28|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Rabilal Mandi}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Malsawmzuala}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Lara Sharma}}
{{Fs end}}
Academy
ATK opened their academy in Barasat, Kolkata in association with Aditya School of Sports. Also known as the ATK Aditya Football Academy, it followed the widely renowned structure, involving residential education with sports.{{cite web|title=ISL 2018: ATK launch academy in Barasat in association with Aditya School of Sports|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-atk-launch-academy-in-barasat-in-association-with-aditya-school-of-sports|work=Sportskeeda|date=15 August 2018|accessdate=11 December 2018|archive-date=15 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215173646/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-atk-launch-academy-in-barasat-in-association-with-aditya-school-of-sports|url-status=live}} The academy featured three age categories - U13, U15 and U18.
Former United SC and Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen took charge of the academy teams.{{cite web|title=Sanjoy Sen to take charge of ATK junior teams|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-18-sanjoy-sen-to-take-charge-of-atk-junior-teams|work=Sportskeeda|date=12 January 2018|accessdate=11 December 2018|archive-date=15 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215172631/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-18-sanjoy-sen-to-take-charge-of-atk-junior-teams|url-status=live}} Sen had signed a 12-month contract with the two-time ISL champions.
=U-18 team=
ATK U18 team played in the Hero Elite League and was placed in the Kolkata Zone along with East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan, SAI Kolkata, United SC and Rainbow A.C.{{cite web|title=ATK Under 18 Matches|url=https://us.soccerway.com/teams/india/atk-u18/41723/|work=Soccerway|date=9 December 2018|accessdate=12 December 2018|archive-date=16 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216132320/https://us.soccerway.com/teams/india/atk-u18/41723/|url-status=live}} They finished third in the 2018 Hero Elite League zonal phase behind Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.{{cite web|title=Points Table: Hero U18 YL|url=https://i-league.org/points-table/u-18-youth-league/|work=I league|date=26 December 2018|accessdate=31 December 2018|archive-date=31 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031052400/https://i-league.org/points-table/u-18-youth-league/|url-status=live}} Bishnu Bordoloi is the highest goalscorer of the team with 10 goals. The U18 team also played the 2018 IFA Shield and finished third in group stage.
=Last squad=
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Raja Burman}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Viki Singha}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Lalramchhuana}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Rabilal Mandi}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF| name=Singha}} (captain)
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Lalramchhuana}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Rabilal Mandi}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Sumit Rathi}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Vishal Mondal}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Seigoumang Doungel}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Joseph Vanlalhruaia}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Md. Fardin Ali Molla}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Bishnu Bordoloi}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Goutam Das}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=R. Lalhriatzuala}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Manash Pratim Sonowal}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Timothy Thangkholal}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Bikash Adhikary}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Larry Lalrinawma}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Biren Rai}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Mintu Mech}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Umair Saiyyad}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Asit Hembram}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=IND|pos=MF|name= Mrinmoy Debbarma}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Sagar Hansda}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Takar sikom}}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Subungsa Basumatry}}
{{Fs player|no=29|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Seikhohao Haokip}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Prateek Kumar Singh}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Supriyo Ghosh}}
{{Fs player|no=41|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Aryan Niraj Lamba}}
{{Fs end}}
Statistics and records
=Head Coaches Record=
{{updated|12 January 2019}}
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!Name!!Nationality!!From!!class="unsortable"|To!!P!!W!!D!!L!!GF!!GA!!Win% |
scope=row style=text-align:left|Deggie Cardozo
|align=left|{{IND}} |align=left|27 October 2018 |align=left|2020 {{WDL|10|4|2|4|for=15|against=14}} |
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
See also
References
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{{ATK (football club)}}
{{Football in West Bengal}}
{{West Bengal Sports}}
Category:Reserve team football in India