Aniket Jadhav facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aniket Anil Jadhav | ||
| Date of birth | 13 July 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kolhapur, Maharashtra | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2015 | Pune | ||
| 2015–2017 | AIFF Elite Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Indian Arrows | 11 | (2) |
| 2018–2021 | Jamshedpur | 27 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | → Indian Arrows (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Hyderabad | 20 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | East Bengal | 6 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Odisha | 23 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Jamshedpur | 7 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015–2017 | India U17 | 30 | (2) |
| 2022– | India | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:25, 9 February 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:30, 23 March 2022 (UTC) |
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Aniket Anil Jadhav, born on July 13, 2000, is a professional football player from India. He plays as a forward, often on the wing.
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Aniket Jadhav's Early Life
Aniket Jadhav was born in Kolhapur, a city in Maharashtra, India. He made history as the first football player from Kolhapur to play for the Indian national team.
Aniket Jadhav's Club Career
Aniket Jadhav was part of the AIFF Elite Academy. This academy helped prepare players for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. India hosted this big tournament.
After the World Cup, Jadhav was chosen to play for the Indian Arrows. This team was created by the All India Football Federation. It included young players from the India under-20 squad. The goal was to give these talented young players more time on the field.
Jadhav played his first professional game for the Indian Arrows against Chennai City. He started the match and scored two goals. The Indian Arrows won that game with a score of 3–0.
In March 2019, Jadhav got a special chance. He joined Blackburn Rovers for a three-month training period. This training happened at their football academy in England.
Jadhav later joined East Bengal, a team in the ISL. He moved there from Hyderabad in August 2022. After playing for East Bengal for a short time, he signed with Odisha in January 2023. He joined Jamshedpur FC for the 2024-2025 season.
Aniket Jadhav's International Career
Aniket Jadhav proudly represented the India under-17 side. He played for them in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. This important tournament was held in India.
In March 2022, Jadhav received a call-up to the senior national team. The coach, Igor Štimac, selected him for two friendly matches. These games were against the national teams of Bahrain and Belarus.
Aniket Jadhav's Career Highlights
Aniket Jadhav has played for several clubs and the national team. Here is a summary of his professional career:
- Indian Arrows: He played 11 games and scored 2 goals in the 2017–18 season. He also had a loan spell where he played 7 games.
- Jamshedpur FC: He played 13 games and scored 1 goal in the 2019–20 season. In the 2020–21 season, he played 14 games and scored 1 goal. He rejoined them for the 2024-2025 season, playing 7 games.
- Hyderabad FC: During the 2021–22 season, he played 20 games and scored 2 goals.
- East Bengal FC: In the 2022–23 season, he played 6 league games.
- Odisha FC: He played 6 league games in the 2022–23 season.
In total, Aniket Jadhav has played 77 league games and scored 6 goals. Across all competitions, he has played 86 games and scored 6 goals.
Aniket Jadhav's Achievements
Aniket Jadhav has won one major title in his club career:
- Indian Super League: He won the ISL championship with Hyderabad in the 2021–22 season.
