Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem


Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for ATK in the Indian Super League. He gained fame for performance at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in India.

Career

Born in Manipur, Dheeraj was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India. After the tournament, Singh 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. He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrow's first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and kept the clean sheet as Indian Arrows won 3–0. On 31 December 2017 he ended his contract with the AIFF to attend trials in Europe, beginning with Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.

Kerala Blasters

Dheeraj represented Kerala Blasters in the 2018–19 Indian Super League season. He was the first choice goalkeeper for the club. He played 13 league matches and 1 super cup match with the club. He pulled off some miraculous saves earning praises from different managers. His stunning performance in the season for Blasters earned him place in the India U23 National Team.

ATK

After an impressive season for Kerala Blasters, Dheeraj signed for Indian Super League side ATK for the upcoming 2019-20 season. He has also signed a football sponsorship deal with PUMA.

International

India U17

Dheeraj represented the India U17 side that participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was hosted in India. He was the first choice goalkeeper and played all three group matches that India had. Even though he couldn't keep a clean sheet in any of the World Cup games, he was highly praised by fans and various managers for his technique and skills.

India U23

Even though he could earn a place in the U21 Indian National team. Dheeraj was again the first choice goalkeeper for India U23 for the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship. He earned his spot in the team after a brilliant season with the Kerala Blasters FC in the 2018-19 ISL Season. He made his debut against Qatar U23 in an international friendly preparatory match for the 2019 AFC U23 Championship Qualifiers.

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