Sanjeev Stalin
{{short description|Indian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Sanjeev Stalin
| image = Sanjeev Stalin 2019.jpg
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Sanjeev Stalin
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|1|17|df=y}}
| birth_place = Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| height = {{height|m=1.66}}{{cite web |url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/players/defender-33965-sanjeev-stalin-profile |title=Sanjeev Stalin profile - Goals, Passes and more - Indian Super League |publisher=Indian Super League |access-date=4 July 2022 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225040823/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/players/defender-33965-sanjeev-stalin-profile |url-status=bot: unknown }}
| currentclub = Mumbai City
| clubnumber = 17
| position = Left back
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = AIFF Elite Academy
| years1 = 2017–2020
| clubs1 = Indian Arrows
| caps1 = 28
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2020
| clubs2 = Aves B
| caps2 = 45
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2020–2021
| clubs3 = Sertanense
| caps3 = 35
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2021–2022
| clubs4 = Kerala Blasters
| caps4 = 18
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2022
| clubs5 = Kerala Blasters B
| caps5 = 27
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2022–
| clubs6 = Mumbai City
| caps6 = 11
| goals6 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2015–2016
| nationalteam1 = India U16
| nationalcaps1 = 20
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalyears2 = 2016–2017
| nationalteam2 = India U17
| nationalcaps2 = 12
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalyears3 = 2017–2019
| nationalteam3 = India U19
| nationalcaps3 = 6
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2017–2021
| nationalteam4 = India U20
| nationalcaps4 = 6
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| club-update = 14:30, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 14:28, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
}}
Sanjeev Stalin (born 17 January 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a full back for Indian Super League club Mumbai City. He has represented India at various youth international levels including in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.{{Cite web|last=Chatterjee|first=Sayan|title=ISL: Who is Sanjeev Stalin? 10 things to know about Kerala Blasters' new signing|url=https://thebridge.in/isl/sanjeev-stalin-kerala-blasters-signing-20246|access-date=2021-06-18|website=The Bridge - Home of Indian Sports|language=en|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202208/https://thebridge.in/isl/sanjeev-stalin-kerala-blasters-signing-20246|url-status=live}}
Club career
=Youth and early career=
==Indian Arrows==
Stalin was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India.{{cite news|last1=Selvaraj|first1=Jonathan|title=How 14,000 became 21: The story of India's history boys|url=http://www.espn.in/football/u-17-world-cup/story/3218395/how-14,000-became-21-the-story-of-indias-history-boys|accessdate=29 November 2017|work=ESPN.in|date=3 October 2017|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110234754/https://www.espn.in/football/u-17-world-cup/story/3218395/how-14,000-became-21-the-story-of-indias-history-boys|url-status=live}} After the tournament, Stalin was selected to play for the Indian Arrows, an All India Football Federation-owned team that would consist of India under-20 players to give them playing time.{{cite news|title=Matos Names 25-member Indian Arrows Squad for Hero I-league 2017-18|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=8674|accessdate=29 November 2017|work=The All India Football Federation|date=29 November 2017|archive-date=17 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617024057/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=8674|url-status=live}} He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrow's first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and helped the team keep the clean sheet as Indian Arrows won 3–0.{{cite web|title=Indian Arrows 3-0 Chennai City|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/11/29/india/i-league/aiff-xi/chennai-city/2683965/?ICID=PL_MS_04|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=17 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617044323/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/11/29/india/i-league/aiff-xi/chennai-city/2683965/?ICID=PL_MS_04|url-status=live}}
==C.D. Aves==
On 11 February 2020, Stalin signed a two-year deal at Portuguese Primeira Liga club C.D. Aves, where played for the club's U-19 and U-23 squads.{{cite news |last1=Mergulhao |first1=Marcus |title=Sanjeev Stalin seals move to Portugal top flight CD Aves |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/sanjeev-stalin-seals-move-to-portugal-top-flight-cd-aves/articleshow/74093185.cms |accessdate=1 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=12 February 2020 |archive-date=28 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928040210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/sanjeev-stalin-seals-move-to-portugal-top-flight-cd-aves/articleshow/74093185.cms |url-status=live }}
==Sertanense==
On 24 August 2020, Stalin joined Portuguese third division club Sertanense for the 2020–21 season.{{Cite web|date=24 August 2020|title=Sanjeev Stalin signed by Portuguese outfit Sertanense FC for senior team|url=https://khelnow.com/football/sertanense-fc-sign-sanjeev-stalin|website=Khelnow|access-date=25 February 2021|archive-date=1 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901131609/https://khelnow.com/football/sertanense-fc-sign-sanjeev-stalin|url-status=live}}
=Kerala Blasters=
On 18 March 2021, Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC announced the signing of Stalin on a 3-year deal.{{Cite web|date=18 March 2021|title=Kerala Blasters sign promising young left-back Sanjeev Stalin|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-kerala-blasters-sign-sanjeev-stalin|website=Khelnow|access-date=18 March 2021|archive-date=13 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613065651/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-kerala-blasters-sign-sanjeev-stalin|url-status=live}} He made his debut for the club in the 2021 Durand Cup match against arch-rivals Bengaluru FC on 15 September, which they lost 2–0.{{Cite web |last=Apte |first=Tanay |title=Durand Cup 2021: Bengaluru FC victorious as Kerala Blasters receive three red cards |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-durand-cup-2021-bengaluru-fc-beat-kerala-blasters-2-0 |access-date=2021-11-21 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us |archive-date=21 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121162226/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-durand-cup-2021-bengaluru-fc-beat-kerala-blasters-2-0 |url-status=live }} Stalin made his Indian Super League debut in the match against Hyderabad FC on 9 January 2022 as substitute for injured Jessel Carneiro, which the Blasters won 1–0.{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |title=ISL 2021-22 KBFC 1-0 HFC Highlights: Vazquez goal powers Kerala to the top of the table |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-live-kbfc-vs-hfc-kerala-blasters-vs-hyderabad-fc-live-score/article38202327.ece |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Sportstar |language=en |archive-date=9 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109131441/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-live-kbfc-vs-hfc-kerala-blasters-vs-hyderabad-fc-live-score/article38202327.ece |url-status=live }} On 26 February, in the match against their southern rivals Chennaiyin FC, he was awarded with the man of the match award for his performance, as the Blasters won 3–0 at full-time.{{Cite web |title=Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC Live Score Update, Commentary, Scorecard |url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/43967-kerala-blasters-fc-vs-chennaiyin-fc |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Indian Super League |language=en |archive-date=26 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226183907/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/43967-kerala-blasters-fc-vs-chennaiyin-fc |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Sanjeev Stalin - Hero of the Match {{!}} KBFC 3-0 CFC Match 102 {{!}} Hero ISL 2021-22 {{!}} Footballnews.net |url=https://footballnews.net/video/sanjeev-stalin-hero-of-the-match-kbfc-3-0-cfc-match-102-hero-isl-2021-22 |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=footballnews.net |archive-date=27 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227165319/https://footballnews.net/video/sanjeev-stalin-hero-of-the-match-kbfc-3-0-cfc-match-102-hero-isl-2021-22 |url-status=live }}
==Mumbai City FC==
On 14 July 2022, Mumbai City FC announced the signing of Stalin on a four-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee.https://www.mumbaicityfc.com/news/mumbai-city-fc-complete-signing-of-defender-sanjeev-stalin#:~:text=Mumbai%20City%20FC%20are%20delighted,year%20contract%20until%20May%202026. He made his debut away against Hyderabad FC, coming on as a 76th minute substitute for Mandar Rao Dessai in a 3-3 draw. https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/653327/mumbai-city-fc-hyderabad
International career
Stalin represented the India under-17 side which participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was hosted in India.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-19|title=Promising left-back Sanjeev Stalin joins KBFC|url=https://keralablastersfc.in/promising-left-back-sanjeev-stalin-joins-kbfc/|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Kerala Blasters FC|language=en-US|archive-date=21 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421132817/https://keralablastersfc.in/promising-left-back-sanjeev-stalin-joins-kbfc/|url-status=live}} On 9 October 2017, he assisted Jeakson Singh to score India's first ever goal in a FIFA tournament against Colombia. He was also a part of the India under-20 team and made appearances for the side.
Personal life
Sanjeev Stalin was born to his father, Stalin and mother Parameshwari, in Bangalore, Karnataka.{{cite web|title=All coming together for Sanjeev Stalin|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/u-17-world-cup/story/3225347/all-coming-together-for-sanjeev-stalin|date=10 October 2017|accessdate=9 December 2017|publisher=ESPN FC|first=Arjun|last=Namboothiri|archive-date=10 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210071813/http://www.espn.com/soccer/u-17-world-cup/story/3225347/all-coming-together-for-sanjeev-stalin|url-status=live}} His parents run a small garment shop and his mother is a Burmese Indian who emigrated back to India to help her nephew. At the age of 10 Stalin was spotted by Indo-Iranian coach Jamshid Nassiri who recommended that he should join a football academy.
Career statistics
{{updated|30 July 2023}}{{soccerway|sanjeev-stalin/513906}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup ! colspan="2" |League cup ! colspan="2" |Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
!Apps !Goals | Apps | Goals
!Apps !Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="2"|Indian Arrows | 17 | 0 | 1{{efn|name=SuperCup|Appearance(s) in Super Cup (India)}} | 0
| colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |—
| colspan="2" |— | 18 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | 11 | 0 | 2{{efn|name=SuperCup}} | 0
| colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |—
| colspan="2" |— | 13 | 0 | |
| rowspan="1"|Aves | 0 | 0 | colspan="2" |—
| colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |—
| colspan="2" |— | 0 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="1"|Sertanense | 0 | 0 | colspan="2" |—
| colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |—
| colspan="2" |— | 0 | 0 | ||
| Kerala Blasters
|8 |0 | colspan="2" |— |1{{efn|name=DurandCup|Appearance(s) in Durand Cup}} |0 | colspan="2" |— |7{{efn|name=RFDL|Appearance(s) in Reliance Foundation Development League}} |0 |16 |0 | ||||||||
| Mumbai City
|11 |0 | colspan="2" |— |7{{efn|name=DurandCup|Appearance(s) in Durand Cup}} |0 | colspan="2" |— |0 |0 |18 |0 | ||||||||
| colspan="3" |Career total
!47 | 0 | 3 | 0
!8 ! 0 | 0 | 0
!7 !0 | 65 | 0 |
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Honours
Mumbai City
See also
References
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Category:Footballers from Bengaluru
Category:Indian men's footballers
Category:India men's youth international footballers
Category:Indian people of Burmese descent
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:AIFF Elite Academy players
Category:Indian Arrows players
Category:Sertanense F.C. players
Category:Indian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Indian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal
Category:Kerala Blasters FC players
Category:Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy players
Category:Mumbai City FC players