Jobby Justin

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Jobby Justin

| image = Jobby Justin.jpg

| caption = Jobby Justin with East Bengal

| fullname =

| height =

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|11|10|df=y}}{{cite web|title=joby Justin Soccerway|url=https://us.soccerway.com/players/jobby-justin/524780/|work=soccerway.com|access-date=27 October 2018|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301013424/https://us.soccerway.com/players/jobby-justin/524780/|url-status=live}}

| birth_place = Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| position = Striker, Winger

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = St Mary's Club

| youthyears2 =

| youthclubs2 = Kerala University

| youthyears3 =

| youthclubs3 = Travancore Titanium

| youthyears4 =

| youthclubs4 = Kerala State Football Team

| youthyears5 =

| youthclubs5 = KSEB FC

| years1 = 2017–2019

| clubs1 = East Bengal

| caps1 = 39

| goals1 = 16

| years2 = 2019–2020

| clubs2 = ATK

| caps2 = 10

| goals2 = 1

| years3 = 2020–2021

| clubs3 = ATK Mohun Bagan

| caps3 = 0

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2021–2023

| clubs4 = Chennaiyin

| caps4 = 8

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2023

| clubs5 = Gokulam Kerala

| caps5 = 9

| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2023

| clubs6 = Bhawanipore

| caps6 =

| goals6 =

| years7 = 2023–

| clubs7 = Diamond Harbour

| caps7 = 20

| goals7 = 10

| nationalyears1 = 2019

| nationalteam1 = India

| nationalcaps1 = 3

| nationalgoals1 = 0

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Jobby Justin (born 10 November 1993) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Diamond Harbour in the I-League 2.

Career

Justin grew up playing football on the beaches of Vettucaud but did not take the game seriously until his eighth standard when he joined St Joseph's HSS. Playing for St Mary's Club, he was already being noticed in the city's football circles. After joining MG College, Justin continued to appear in tournaments including TNIE GOAL 2013.{{cite web|title=From Beaches of Vettucaud to Midfield Magic|url=http://www.thiruvananthapuramfirst.in/?p=175|work=thiruvananthapuramfirst.in|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=25 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115459/http://www.thiruvananthapuramfirst.in/?p=175|url-status=live}}

After joining KSEB, he made the switch from the flanks as a wing back to the midfield. He then represented Kerala football team in the Santhosh Trophy where he started to play as a center forward.{{cite web|title=Joby's hat-trick derails Railways|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/jobbys-hat-trick-derails-railways/article17467680.ece|work=thehindu.com|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=24 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724064410/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/jobbys-hat-trick-derails-railways/article17467680.ece|url-status=live}}

=East Bengal=

==2017–2018 season==

On 18 July 2017 East Bengal signed Justin along with goalkeeper Mirshad Michu for the 2017–18 I-League season. On 28 August 2018 Justin made his debut for the club in the 2017–18 Calcutta Premier Division match against Railways. He scored in the 3rd minute of the game to give the Red and Gold brigade an early lead and there by winning the game 3–0.{{cite web|title=CFL 2017: East Bengal thrashes foreigner less Railways FC 3–0|url=http://xtratime.in/cfl-2017-east-bengal-thrashes-foreigner-less-railways-fc-3-0/|work=xtratime.in|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=25 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115718/http://xtratime.in/cfl-2017-east-bengal-thrashes-foreigner-less-railways-fc-3-0/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Justin thanks Vijayan|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/justin-thanks-vijayan/cid/1371170|work=telegraphindia.com|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=25 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115534/https://www.telegraphindia.com/sport/justin-thanks-vijayan/cid/1371170|url-status=live}}

On 2 January 2018 Justin made his professional debut as he was included in the starting eleven against Indian Arrows in the 2017–18 I-League. An injury to Trinidad and Tobago striker Willis Plaza opened the doors for him to the first 11. He returned the trust shown in him by coach Khalid Jamil by scoring in the next two fixtures against Churchill Brothers and Minerva Punjab.{{cite web|title=I-League: Kerala firepower in East Bengal's success|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2018/feb/17/i-league-kerala-firepower-in-east-bengals-success-1774704.html|work=new Indian express.com|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=3 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203164604/http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2018/feb/17/i-league-kerala-firepower-in-east-bengals-success-1774704.html|url-status=live}} He made a total of 9 appearances in the season.

==2018–2019 season==

Justin extended his stay at the Kolkata club for another season. On 1 November 2018 He scored a brace against Shillong Lajong in a 1–3 away win.{{cite web|title=Shillong lajong vs eastbengal|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/shillong-lajong-v-east-bengal/3uf4tmax9zkqobbiu83rf9ch6|work=goal.com|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=9 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209125142/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/shillong-lajong-v-east-bengal/3uf4tmax9zkqobbiu83rf9ch6|url-status=live}} He improved significantly after Menendez took charge of East Bengal.

Justin was involved in 12 goals (eight goals and four assists), which counts for more than 50 per cent of East Bengal's total goals (23) scored in the season.{{cite web|title=I-League 2018-19: Is prolific Jobby Justin the best Indian striker in the country?|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-2018-19-jobby-justin-kolkata-derby-east-bengal/7kmd4sbehso31j13bx7gqbrwy|publisher=goal.com|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=30 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032243/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-2018-19-jobby-justin-kolkata-derby-east-bengal/7kmd4sbehso31j13bx7gqbrwy|url-status=live}}

He scored in both derby matches.{{cite web|title=I-League: Jobby Justin stars as East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan 2-0 in Kolkata Derby|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/i-league-jobby-justin-east-bengal-mohun-bagan-2-0-kolkata-derby-1440501-2019-01-27|publisher=India today.in|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=30 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032351/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/i-league-jobby-justin-east-bengal-mohun-bagan-2-0-kolkata-derby-1440501-2019-01-27|url-status=live}}

On 26 February 2019, Justin was handed an interim suspension along with Aizawl’s Kareem Nurain for an incident during Eastbengal' home game against Aizawl FC. Justin was found guilty of spitting on Nurain after a second-half tackle, while the Nigerian was found guilty for fighting with East Bengal defender Borja Gomez.{{cite web|title=I-League: Jobby Justin and Kareem Nurain suspended for spat during East Bengal-Aizawl match|url=https://scroll.in/field/914730/i-league-jobby-justin-and-kareem-nurain-suspended-for-spat-during-east-bengal-aizawl-match|publisher=scroll.in|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=30 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032248/https://scroll.in/field/914730/i-league-jobby-justin-and-kareem-nurain-suspended-for-spat-during-east-bengal-aizawl-match|url-status=live}}

On 5 March 2019 the AIFF's disciplinary committee imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Justin, along with the six-match suspension.{{cite web|title=East Bengal's Justin handed 6-match ban, to miss Gokulam match|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/hero-i-league-east-bengal-jobby-justin-suspended-gokulam-kerala/article26440476.ece|publisher=sportstar|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929055105/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/hero-i-league-east-bengal-jobby-justin-suspended-gokulam-kerala/article26440476.ece|url-status=live}}

=ATK=

On 3 April 2019, Justin joined Indian Super League club ATK on a three-year deal. He made 9 appearances and scored one goal for the club and won the league title that year.{{cite web|title=ATK on Twitter: "OFFICIAL Jobby Justin Jr. is set to join ATK from next season|url=https://www.twitter.com/atkfc/status/1113348620164554752|publisher=twitter.com|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=30 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430035812/https://twitter.com/atkfc/status/1113348620164554752|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=ISL: ATK sign Jobby Justin from East Bengal on three-year contract|url=https://scroll.in/field/918805/isl-atk-sign-jobby-justin-from-east-bengal-on-three-year-contract|publisher=scroll.in|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=23 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423130902/https://scroll.in/field/918805/isl-atk-sign-jobby-justin-from-east-bengal-on-three-year-contract|url-status=live}}

=ATK Mohun Bagan=

On 3 August 2020, Justin signed a two-year deal for the newly merged club ATK Mohun Bagan FC for their upcoming ISL season.{{Cite web|date=3 August 2021|title=Jobby Justin signs a two-year contract with ATK Mohun Bagan FC|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/jobby-justin-signs-a-two-year-contract-with-atk-mohun-bagan-fc|website=Indian Super League|access-date=24 July 2021|archive-date=24 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724064413/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/jobby-justin-signs-a-two-year-contract-with-atk-mohun-bagan-fc|url-status=live}} However he suffered an ACL injury during training and is ruled out of the competition.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-31|title=Jobby Justin suffers ACL injury, ruled out for ISL season|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-atk-mohun-bagan-jobby-justin-acl-injury/|access-date=2020-11-01|website=Khel Now|language=en-US|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101022218/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-atk-mohun-bagan-jobby-justin-acl-injury|url-status=live}}

International career

In May 2019, Justin was named in the 37-men probables list for 2019 King's Cup by the newly appointed coach Igor Štimac. However he was dropped from the final squad.{{cite web|title=India's 23-man squad for King's Cup announced, Nishu and Jobby miss out|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football-team-for-kings-cup-announced-nishu-kumar-jobby-justin-miss-out-soosairaj-chhetri-thapa-udanta-bheke-gurpreet-india-vs-curacao/article27402152.ece|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125002233/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football-team-for-kings-cup-announced-nishu-kumar-jobby-justin-miss-out-soosairaj-chhetri-thapa-udanta-bheke-gurpreet-india-vs-curacao/article27402152.ece|url-status=live}}

In July 2019, Justin was named in the final squad for 2019 Intercontinental Cup.{{cite web |title=Intercontinental Cup 2019: Igor Stimac names 25-member India squad |url=https://www.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/intercontinental-cup-2019-igor-stimac-names-25-member-india-squad/articleshow/70095684.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717023924/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/intercontinental-cup-2019-igor-stimac-names-25-member-india-squad/articleshow/70095684.cms |archive-date=July 17, 2019 |access-date=15 July 2019 |work=timesofindia.com}} He made his debut in a 2–4 loss against Tajikistan, replacing Sunil Chhetri at the 88th minute of the game, playing the last 6 minutes of the game.{{cite web|title=Intercontinental Cup 2019: Spirited second-half performance helps Tajikistan beat India|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/india-v-tajikistan/vpjvdyu4que71716rcmpo8kq|work=goal.com|access-date=15 July 2019|archive-date=17 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717023622/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/india-v-tajikistan/vpjvdyu4que71716rcmpo8kq|url-status=live}}

Justin got his first start for the National team in the following Intercontinental Cup match against DPR Korea, playing 54 minutes before getting substituted.{{cite web|title=India Get Thrashed 2-5 by North Korea, Out of Intercontinental Cup Final Reckoning Highlights|url=https://www.newsclick.in/india-vs-north-korea-intercontinental-cup-live-football-score-ind-do-or-die-match-vs-prk|work=news click.in|access-date=15 July 2019|archive-date=14 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714124346/https://www.newsclick.in/india-vs-north-korea-intercontinental-cup-live-football-score-ind-do-or-die-match-vs-prk|url-status=live}}

Career statistics

=Club=

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|State League !colspan="2"\|Super Cup !colspan="2"\|Continental !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="3"\| East Bengal \|2017–18 \|I-League	9	2	4	1	2	0	0	0	15	3
2018–19 \|I-League	17	9	9	4	0	0	0	0	26	13
colspan="2" \| East Bengal total !26	11	13	5	2	0	0	0	41	16
rowspan=""\| ATK \|2019–20 \|Indian Super League	10	1	– \|– \|– \|– \|– \|– \|10	1
ATK Mohun Bagan FC \|2020–21 \|Indian Super League \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0
rowspan="3"\|Chennaiyin \|2021–22 \|Indian Super League \|3 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|3 \|0
2022–23 \|Indian Super League \|5 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|2 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|7 \|0
colspan="2" \| Chennaiyin total !8	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	10	0
Gokulam Kerala \|2022–23 \|I-League	9	1	0	0	4	0	0	0	13	1
colspan="3" \| Career total !53	13	13	5	7	0	0	0	73	18

^[a] All appearances in Kerala Premier League
^[b] All appearances in Calcutta Football League

Honours

=Club=

;KSEB

Kerala Premier League: 2016–17

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;East Bengal FC{{cite web|title=Calcutta Football League: East Bengal wins eighth consecutive title|url=https://www.sportstarlive.com/football/east-bengal-holds-mohun-bagan-to-win-calcutta-football-league-eight-times-in-a-row/article19747202.ece|work=sportslive.com|access-date=3 August 2018|archive-date=24 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724064406/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/east-bengal-holds-mohun-bagan-to-win-calcutta-football-league-eight-times-in-a-row/article19747202.ece|url-status=live}}