Mohammad Sajid Dhot (born 10 December 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League club Sreenidi Deccan.[1]
Career
Early career
Born in Malerkotla, Punjab, Dhot started his footballing career at the St. Stephen's Football Academy Chandigarh, under the coaching of Harjinder Singh.[2] Dhot eventually, along with the rest of the India under-17 side, moved to the United States to train at the IMG Academy for a year.[3] While in the US, Dhot played in tournaments such as the IMG Cup and the Dallas Cup.[3] After returning to India, Dhot joined the AIFF Elite Academy and played for the side in the I-League U19.[4]
DSK Shivajians
Before the 2015–16 I-League, Dhot signed for the newly promoted side DSK Shivajians.[5] He made his professional debut for the side on 14 February 2016 against Salgaocar.[6]
International
Dhot was part of the India under-13 and under-14 sides that took part in the AFC football festivals.[3] His performance during the festival helped Dhot earn his year abroad in the United States.[3] Dhot soon represented India at the under-16 level.[3] Dhot has also represented India at the under-19 level.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 12 November 2022[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| DSK Shivajians | 2015–16 | I-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Odisha | 2017–18 | Indian Super League | 7 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | 6 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | |||
| 2019–20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| Total | 23 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| Chennaiyin | 2021–22 | Indian Super League | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | |
| 2022–23 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Sreenidi Deccan | 2023–24 | I-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 34 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 2 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Federation Cup
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Super Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
International career
| Team Name | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| India U-13 | 2009–10 | 4 | 0 |
| India U-14 | 2010–11 | 4 | 0 |
| India U-16 | 2011–12 | 7 | 0 |
| India U-19 | 2013–15 | 5 | 0 |
| India | 2018– | 1 | 0 |
Honours
India
- SAFF Championship runner-up: 2018
References
- ^ "Ibrahim Sissoko, Sajid Dhot sign for Sreenidi Deccan". khelnow.com. Khel Now News. 25 August 2023. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "City anchor: UT extends tenure of football academy coach by six months". Indian Express. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Lundup, Tashi (26 July 2011). "Tricity boys dribble into Indian under-16 football side". Indian Express. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ "AIFF Elite Academy crowned U19 I-League Champions 2014-15". SportsKeeda. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ Shah, Mirir (14 February 2016). "Derrick Pereira – If a player is fit and can add quality, I will sign him". Goal.com. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ "DSK Shivajians vs. Salgaocar". Soccerway.
- ^ Lundup, Tashi (20 November 2012). "Still too young, 3 city footballers called to Under-19 camp in Goa". Indian Express. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ Mohammad Sajid Dhot at Soccerway
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