Ritwik Das
Ritwik Kumar Das (born 14 December 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder for I-League side Real Kashmir.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ritwik Kumar Das | ||
Date of birth | 14 December 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Asansol, West Bengal, India | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Real Kashmir | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Mohun Bagan Academy | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
– | Calcutta Customs | ||
2016-17 | Kalighat MS | ||
2017- | Real Kashmir | 39 | (4) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 June 2020 |
Career
Early Years
Ritwik gave his first trial at a Mohun Bagan non-residential academy when he was in ninth grade where he learnt the nuances of football.
He began his professional journey with Calcutta Customs in the CFL First Division before switching to Kalighat MS in 2016 where they played in the Calcutta Premier Division Group B.
Ritwik's time of reckoning arrived when Real Kashmir FC decided to hold trials at a Sports Authority of India ground in West Bengal in 2017. After impressing the club management, he signed a contract and represented them in the 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division.[1]
Club Career
He made his I-League professional debut for Real Kashmir on 11 December 2018 at EMS Stadium against Shillong Lajong, he was brought in as substitute in 77th minute as they won 6-1.[2]
Playing Style
Das is known for his blistering pace and his ability to thrive in pressure situations. He also likes to help out the backline and also can play as a right-back.[3]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 3 June 2020 [4]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Real Kashmir | 2017–18 | I-League | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 4 |
Real Kashmir | 2018–19 | I-League | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 11 | 0 |
Real Kashmir | 2019–20 | I-League | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 15 | 0 |
Total | 34 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 4 |
References
- "Kerala Blasters prospect Ritwik Das gearing up to play the ISL". Sportskeeda.
- "Real Kashmir 6-1 Shillong Lajong". Soccerway.
- "Scouting Report- Ritwik Das: Real Kashmir FC's sensational winger". Khel Now.
- Ritwik Das at Soccerway