Arshdeep Singh (footballer, born 1997)

Arshdeep Singh Saini (born 6 October 1997), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Goa.[1]

For other people named Arshdeep Singh, see Arshdeep Singh (disambiguation).

Arshdeep Singh
Personal information
Full name Arshdeep Singh Saini
Date of birth (1997-10-06) 6 October 1997
Place of birth Chandigarh, India
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Goa
Youth career
AIFF Elite Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2019 Minerva Punjab 26 (0)
2019–2022 Odisha 33 (0)
2022– Goa 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:56, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

2015-16: Professional Debut

Singh began his career with the AIFF Elite Academy, playing in various competitions.[2] On 1 November 2015, He joined Minerva Academy FC who were about to participate in I-League 2nd Division.[3] On 11 December 2015, he made his professional debut against PIFA Sports FC in a western conference game. He kept his first professional cleansheet as the match ended in a 3-0 win.[4] He started in all final round games and kept three cleansheets as Minerva finished second after a 3-1 loss to Dempo SC.[5]

2016-18: Durand Cup and I-League Debut

He made his Durand Cup debut on 30 August 2016 where despite a 2-0 loss to Gangtok Himalayan SC he managed to impress.[6] He also played the next game which ended in a 3-0 loss to Indian Navy.[7] He missed next three games due to a sudden illness.[8] Despite finishing second in I-League 2 Minerva were promoted to I-League after Dempo SC withdrew. [9] [10] On 21 January 2017, Singh made his I-League debut against Shillong Lajong. He started and played the full match as Minerva lost 2–1.[11] He started only in four games conceding six goals with no cleansheets.

In 2017–18 I-League season, he was again a backup keeper making only three starts but helped Minerva win their first ever I-League title.[12] [13] This was young Arshdeep and Minerva Punjab's first ever major trophy [14]

2018-19: AFC Cup and Departure

On 22 September 2018, he extended his contract for another season.[15] He started the season in a 2-2 draw against Shillong Lajong.[16] He started in eight games keeping two cleansheets with Minerva finishing ninth in the league. Since, Minerva were winners of previous I-League season they qualified for 2019 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs. However, he was on the bench in the 4-0 loss to Iranian club Saipa FC in preliminary round 2.[17]

As a result, Minerva qualified to play in AFC Cup group stage. On 3 April 2019, he made his continental debut in the first game against Chennaiyin FC which ended in a 0-0 stalemate.[18] After being benched for next game, he played in next two games against Manang Marshyangdi Club which both ended in a draw.[19] [20] He suffered a nose injury in the next game against Chennaiyin after colliding with C. K. Vineeth which made him being substituted off in the 11th minute in an eventual 1-1 draw.[21] Hence, he missed the last game against Abahani Limited Dhaka, the same game where he was benched.[22]

Odisha FC

On 19 July 2019, he joined newly rebranded Odisha FC on a 3 year deal.[23] He made his debut on 26 October 2019 in a 2-1 loss to NorthEast United FC which was also his ISL debut.[24] He made thirty three appearances for Odisha during his three seasons all coming in league but managing to keep only five cleansheets and Odisha even finished last in 2020-21 ISL season when he was the first choice keeper.[25]

2022-23: Super Cup Debut

On 30 June 2022, FC Goa completed the signing of Arshdeep Singh on a two-year deal.[26] On 21 October 2022, he made his debut for Goa coming as a fifty nineth minute substitute for Dheeraj Singh who suffered a head injury in a 2-0 win over Chennaiyin FC.[27] He started in the next game against Hyderabad FC which ended in a 1-0 loss.[28] He made his Super Cup debut on 10 April 2023 in a 5-3 loss to Jamshedpur FC.[29] But managed to keep cleansheets in next two games against Gokulam Kerala and Mohun Bagan which both ended in a 1-0 win.[30][31]

2023-24

He started the next season with a cleansheet in 6-0 hammering over Shillong Lajong in Durand Cup.[32] He also started in the first game of 2023-24 ISL against his former club and newly promoted Punjab FC and managed another cleansheet in a 1-0 win.[33]

Career statistics

Club
As of 16 October 2023[34]
Club Season League Cup AFC Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Minerva Punjab 2015–16 I-League 2nd Division 11000—110
2016–17 I-League 402[lower-alpha 1]0—60
2017–18 3000—30
2018–19 80004[lower-alpha 2]0120
Odisha 2019–20 Indian Super League 9000—90
2020–21 16000—160
2021–22 8000—80
Goa 2022–23 203[lower-alpha 3] 0—50
2023–24 201[lower-alpha 1] 0—30
Career total 6306040730
  1. Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
  2. Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
  3. Appearance(s) in Indian Super Cup

Honours

Club
Minerva Punjab

References
  1. "Goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh signs for FC Goa on two-year deal". Khel Now. 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  2. "Malsawmzuala's blockbuster grabs three points for AIFF Academy". The All India Football Federation. 21 April 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  3. "Minerva Academy make their debut with a win in I-League 2nd Division". 20 November 2015.
  4. "2nd Division League: Minerva AFC thrash PIFA Sports 3-0; maintain winning run". 12 December 2015.
  5. "Dempo return to I-League with 3-1 win against Minerva". 29 May 2016.
  6. "Gangtok Himalayan makes a flying start". The Hindu. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  7. "Indian Navy thrashed Minerva Academy FC in the Durand Cup clash". 1 September 2016.
  8. "Durand Cup: Minerva Academy hold Army Green 2-2". 3 September 2016.
  9. "Dempo SC confirms withdrawal from I-League". 7 December 2016.
  10. "I-LEAGUE UPDATE: CHENNAI CITY FC AND MINERVA PUNJAB FC TO PLAY IN THE UPCOMING SEASON". 11 December 2016.
  11. "Shillong Lajong 2–1 Minerva Punjab". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  12. "I-League 2017-18: Minerva Punjab FC clinch maiden title courtesy William Opoku's goal on thrilling last day of season". 8 March 2018.
  13. "2017-18 I-League: Minerva Punjab FC crowned champions". 8 March 2018.
  14. "Minerva Punjab FC: The Mavericks and new I-League Champions". 11 March 2018.
  15. "MrSafe Hands arshsainistays to guard the woodwork for yet another season". twitter.com. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  16. "I-League: Shillong Lajong, Minerva Punjab played out a 2-2 draw". 23 November 2018.
  17. "AFC Champions League 2019 qualifier: SAIPA FC thrash Minerva Punjab 4-0". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  18. "CHENNAIYIN, MINERVA PLAY OUT GOALLESS DRAW IN AFC CUP 2019 GROUP STAGE OPENER". 4 April 2019.
  19. "Group E: Minerva Punjab 2-2 Manang Marshyangdi Club". 2 May 2019.
  20. "Manang, Minerva Punjab settle for a draw in AFC Cup". 16 May 2019.
  21. "AFC Cup: Minerva dents Chennaiyin FC 's knockout hopes". 19 June 2019.
  22. "Abahani Limited Dhaka score late winner at Minerva Punjab FC!". 26 June 2019.
  23. "ARSHDEEP SINGH SIGNS AS DELHI CONTINUE INVESTING IN YOUTH". 19 July 2019.
  24. "ISL 2019-20 Highlights: Asamoah Gyan Scores His First Goal As NorthEast United Beat Ten-Man Odisha FC 2-1". 26 October 2019.
  25. "ISL 2020-21 Odisha FC Team Review: Season to Forget But One to Look Back On". 4 March 2021.
  26. "Goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh signs for FC Goa on two-year deal". Khel Now. 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  27. "Dheeraj stands tall, Sadaoui sparkles as FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC". 21 October 2022.
  28. "ISL 2022-23: Siverio goal gives Hyderabad win over Goa to move top". 29 October 2022.
  29. "Jamshedpur FC beat defending champions FC Goa 5-3 in Hero Super Cup opener". 10 April 2023.
  30. "Super Cup 2023: FC Goa's Guarrotxena strikes late to sink Gokulam". 14 April 2023.
  31. "FC Goa finish Super Cup campaign with win over ATK Mohun Bagan". 25 April 2023.
  32. "FC GOA START SEASON WITH 6-0 WIN OVER SHILLONG LAJONG IN DURAND CUP OPENER". 8 August 2023.
  33. "FC Goa begin Indian Super League 2023-24 campaign with victory over Punjab FC". 4 October 2023.
  34. Arshdeep Singh at Soccerway


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