Radhakrishnan Dhanarajan
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Radhakrishnan Dhanarajan | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Kerala, India | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | East Bengal F.C. | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Chirag United | ?? | (??) |
| 2010–12 | Mohun Bagan | ?? | (??) |
| 2012–2014 | Mohammedan | 10 | (0) |
| 2014- | East Bengal | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 May 2015 | |||
R Dhanarajan is an Indian football player hailing from Palghat, Kerala and currently plays for East Bengal F.C. as a defender.
Career
Early career
He started playing football in CMFC, a D division club in his hometown, and played 3 years there. During his stay CMFC reached A division. After that, he played for some oher local clubs before joining Viva Kerala. He played for 3 years for Viva Kerala and was the captained of the team.[1] During his tenure in Viva Kerala he was coached by Chattuni. He helped the team to get promotion in 1st Division I league and also won the state league.
While playing I league 2nd division, Chirag United officials made him an offer to play for their team in the next season. Though hesitant initially he agreed to the offer based on advice from his coach Chattuni who being an experienced coach in Indian football arena opined that the move will be good for his career. He has played for 3 years in Chirag United.
Mohun Bagan
He joined Mohun Bagan on two years contract.[1][2]
Mohammedan
Dhanjrajan was appointed captain of Mohammedan Sporting Club for 2013–14 I-League season, when the team was promoted to the top division.[3] He plays as a defender.[4]
East Bengal
On 1 July 2014 it was announced that Dhanarajan has signed for East Bengal F.C.[5]
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mohammedan | 2013–14 | I-League | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Interview of Dhanarajan". 22 August 2010.
- ^ "Mohun Bagan swoop for Dhanarajan". 15 May 2010.
- ^ "DHANARAJAN RADHAKRISHNAN TO LEAD MOHAMMADAN SPORTING CLUB".
- ^ "Mohammedan Sporting Club - Senior team". Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ^ Majumder, DS. "Dhanarajan Radhakrishnan Is All Set For East Bengal Move". THIF LIVE. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ "R Dhanrajan". Goal.com.
- ^ "India - R. Dhanjrajan". Soccerway.