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) | ||
| Playing position | 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– | Jamshedpur | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015–2017 | India U17 | 30 | (2) |
| 2022– | India | 2 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Aniket Anil Jadhav (born 13 July 2000) is a talented Indian professional footballer. He plays as a winger for the Indian Super League club Jamshedpur FC. Aniket is known for his speed and skill on the field.
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About Aniket Jadhav
Aniket Jadhav was born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He made history by becoming the first football player from Kolhapur to play for the Indian national team.
Aniket's Football Journey
Youth Career and Early Days
Aniket was part of the AIFF Elite Academy. This academy helped train young players for big tournaments. He was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was held in India.
After the World Cup, Aniket was chosen to play for the Indian Arrows. This team was created by the All India Football Federation. It helped young Indian players, especially those under 20, get more playing time in professional matches.
Aniket made his first professional appearance for the Indian Arrows against Chennai City. He started the game and scored two goals, helping his team win 3–0.
Playing for Different Clubs
In March 2019, Aniket got a special chance. He joined Blackburn Rovers in England for three months. He trained at their academy to improve his skills even more.
Later, Aniket played for several teams in the Indian Super League (ISL).
- He moved from Hyderabad to East Bengal in August 2022.
- After a short time there, he signed with Odisha in January 2023.
- For the 2024-2025 season, he has returned to play for Jamshedpur FC.
Playing for India
Aniket Jadhav proudly represented the India under-17 side. He played in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was a huge event hosted in India.
In March 2022, Aniket was called up to the senior Indian national squad. This was for friendly matches against Bahrain and Belarus. It was a big step in his international career.
Major Achievements
Club Honours
- Indian Super League: 2021–22 with Hyderabad
