Rakesh Kumar Oram (born 31 October 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the I-League 3 club Sports Odisha.[1]

Club career

Born in Chituapada, Odisha, Oram was scouted by Gangadhar Behera, the head coach of the Sambalpur Football Academy, in 2010 during a talent search.[2] Oram helped Sambalpur win the Biju Pattnaik Gold Cup while also representing his state in junior football competitions.[3] In 2012, Oram was selected to join the AIFF Regional Academy in Mumbai before moving onto the AIFF Elite Academy.[2]

Mumbai City

In September 2016, Oram was listed as part of the Mumbai City squad for the 2016 Indian Super League season.[4] He made his professional debut for the team on 21 October 2016 against Goa.[5]

International career

Oram has represented India at the under-15 and under-19 levels.[2]

Personal life

Oram's brother, Bekey Oram, is also a footballer who plays for Bengaluru FC 'B' and has represented India at the U-16 level.[6]

Career statistics

As of 21 October 2016[7]
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mumbai City 2016 Indian Super League 1 0 0 0 — — — — 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References

  1. ^ "Rakesh Oram". Orisports. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Nayaki, Ajit (27 June 2012). "Sambalpur teen in Spain soccer tourney". Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  3. ^ Mohanty, Subrat (27 June 2012). "Sambalpur boy scores a big goal". Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  4. ^ Shahaney, Pranav (1 October 2016). "MUMBAI CITY FC LOOK TO AIM FOR TITLE WITH A STAR-STUDDED FRONT LINE". The Hard Tackle. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Mumbai City vs. Goa". Soccerway.
  6. ^ "Soosairaj, Banerjee and other professional brother duos in Indian football". 28 March 2020.
  7. ^ Rakesh Oram at Soccerway
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakesh_Oram
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