Bhola Prasad (born 3 February 1987) is a retired Indian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. During his career, he played professionally for East Bengal, Tollygunge Agragami, Mahindra United, ONGC, HAL, and Rangdajied United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bhola Prasad | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Mapusa, Goa, India | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tata FA | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | East Bengal | ||
| 2005–2006 | Tollygunge Agragami | ||
| 2006–2010 | Mahindra United | ||
| 2010–2011 | ONGC | ||
| 2011 | HAL | ||
| 2013–2014 | Rangdajied United | ||
| 2014–2015 | ONGC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2002 | India U17 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editPrasad began his career with the Tata Football Academy before moving to National Football League side East Bengal in 2004.[1] After spending a season with East Bengal, Prasad moved to Tollygunge Agragami where he played for the club in both the National Football League and the Calcutta Football League.[2][3] While with Tollygunge Agragami, Prasad was selected for the under-21 West Bengal side that participated in the Dutta Ray Trophy in 2006.[4] After spending a season with Tollygunge, Prasad moved again to Mahindra United in Mumbai.[5] He stayed with the club until May 2010, when the club dissolved after the 2009–10 season.[6]
After the season ended, Prasad joined another local Mumbai side, ONGC, who were promoted from the I-League 2nd Division.[7] After spending just one season with the club as they were relegated, Prasad moved to HAL in Bangalore.[8]
Prasad spent a short time with HAL before moving again to Rangdajied United in the I-League 2nd Division.[9] In 2013, Prasad helped Rangdajied earn promotion from the 2nd Division to the I-League.[10] He made his I-League debut with Rangdajied United on 20 October 2013 against Mohammedan as they were defeated 3–0.[11] At the end of the season, despite Rangdajied finishing two spots above last place, the club were expelled from the I-League.[12]
After leaving Rangdajied United, Prasad rejoined ONGC and participated in local tournaments for the club.[13][14]
International career
editPrasad was part of the India under-17 side which participated in the 2002 AFC U-17 Championship.[15]
Professional statistics
edit- As of match played 1 December 2013[16]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rangdajied United | 2013–14 | I-League | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
Honours
editRangdajied United
References
edit- ^ "Indian Football Transfers 2004". indianfootball.de.
- ^ "Indian Football Transfers 2005". indianfootball.de.
- ^ "Calcutta Football League 2005". RSSSF.
- ^ "IN THE CITY 12-05-2006". Telegraph India. 12 May 2006. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Indian Football Transfers 2006". indianfootball.de.
- ^ "Mahindra United bow out in style". DNA India. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Bali, Rahul (26 May 2010). "I-League: Mahindra United Players Find New Clubs For Next Season". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Local players join HAL ranks". GCS Stars. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "I-League division II: Rangdajied United FC stun Mumbai Tigers". Goal.com. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "RANGDAJIED UNITED 2013/14 SEASON PREVIEW: SURVIVAL TOP PRIORITY FOR KASHYAPAI??I??S MEN". The Hard Tackle. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Rangdajied United 0–3 Mohammedan". Soccerway.
- ^ Mergulhao, Marcus (22 May 2014). "Three football clubs barred from I-League". Times of India. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Kailash Patil nets four as ONGC thrash sorry Companeroes". Football Counter. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "ONGC shoot down AI to lift Nadkarni Cup". Free Press Journal. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Parasar, Swapnaneel (23 August 2018). "AFC U16 Championship - What was India's best ever performance?". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Bhola Prasad at Soccerway