Krishna Pandit

Krishna Pandit (born 29 August 1998) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Goa B in the Goa Professional League.

Krishna Pandit
Personal information
Full name Krishna Pandit
Date of birth (1998-08-29) 29 August 1998
Place of birth Chandigarh, India
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Gokulam Kerala FC
Youth career
AIFF Regional Academy
Minerva Punjab
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Minerva Punjab 8 (1)
2018– Goa B
2018– → Gokulam Kerala (Loan)
National team
2013–2014 India U16
2015 India U19
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 January 2017

Career

Pandit was born in Chandigarh, he took his schooling from St. John's High School, Chandigarh and first went to learn football at the age of 8. Pandit played his first match in under-12 team as a midfielder. Pandit represented his state in national level competitions before being selected to join the AIFF Regional Academy in 2012.[1] Before joining the academy, Pandit was coached by former India international Sanjeev Maria. He was considered very highly rated among most involved with Indian football after he scored eight goals in only five matches during the AFC U14 Festival.[1] Eventually, Pandit joined Minerva Punjab, at the time still known as Minerva Academy.[2] He soon played for the club during the I-League 2nd Division.[3]

After Minerva Punjab earned a spot in the I-League, the top division of Indian football, Pandit made his professional debut on 8 January 2017 against Chennai City. He came on as a 76th-minute substitute for Manandeep Singh as Minerva Punjab drew the match 0–0.[4]

Goa B

After the I-League season, Pandit joined the reserve side of Indian Super League club Goa.[5]

International

Pandit has represented India at various age levels. He made his international debut for India at the under-14 level in May 2012 during the AFC U-14 Football Festival.[6] He scored eight goals in five matches for India.[1] In 2013, he was promoted to the under-16 side for the SAFF U-16 Championship.[7]

Career statistics
As of 8 January 2017[8]
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Minerva Punjab 2016–17 I-League81——00——81
Career total 8100000081

References
  1. "Chandigarh footballer makes a mark". Hindustan Times. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  2. "Minerva academy bag top honours". Tribune India. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  3. "Minerva AFC Continue Their Domination In Second Division League". I-League. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  4. "Chennai City 0-0 Minerva Punjab". Soccerway.
  5. "FC Goa Line-up". FC Goa (Twitter).
  6. "City lad for AFC U-14 Football Festival". Indian Express. 17 May 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  7. "Two city footballers in U-16 national squad". Indian Express. 21 July 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  8. Krishna Pandit at Soccerway
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