Tarif Akhand

Tarif Akhand (born 11 June 1998), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League club Rajasthan United.[1][2]

Tarif Akhand
Personal information
Full name Tarif Akhand
Date of birth (1998-06-11) 11 June 1998
Place of birth India
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Center-back
Club information
Current team
 Rajasthan United
Number 4
Youth career
Pune
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Chennai City 13 (0)
2018 → Pune City B (loan) 7 (0)
2019–2020 Hyderabad 1 (0)
2020 → Chennai City (loan) 4 (0)
2021 Chennai City 9 (0)
2021 Kenkre 6 (0)
2021– Rajasthan United 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:19, 23 April 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Akhand began his career in the youth system of I-League club Pune.[3] He soon left the club to join Chennai City. He made his professional debut for the club in the I-League on 2 January 2018 against Mohun Bagan. He started and played the whole match as Chennai City won 2–1.[4]

After the 2017–18 I-League concluded, Akhand was loaned to Pune City Reserves in the I-League 2nd Division.[5]

Hyderabad

Prior to the 2019–20 season, it was announced that Akhand had signed with Hyderabad of the Indian Super League.[6] He made his club debut on 2 November 2019 against Kerala Blasters. Akhand came on as an 88th minute substitute for Robin Singh as Hyderabad won 2–1.[7]

On 5 January 2020, Akhand was loaned out to Chennai City.[8] He made his debut for the club four days later on 9 January against Gokulam Kerala. He started and played just 38 minutes as Chennai City won 3–2.[9]

Rajasthan United

On 16 December 2021, Akhand agreed to join Rajasthan United on a season-long deal.[10][11]

On 21 March 2022, he made his debut for the club against Churchill Brothers, in a 2–0 win.[12][13]

Career statistics

Club
As of 23 April 2022[14]
Club Season League Cup AFC Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chennai City 2017–18 I-League 8000—80
Pune City B
(loan)		 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division 7000—70
Chennai City 2018–19 I-League 503[lower-alpha 1]0—80
Hyderabad 2019–20 Indian Super League 1000—10
Chennai City
(loan)		 2019–20 I-League 4000—40
Chennai City 2020–21 9000—90
Kenkre 2021 I-League 2nd Division 6000—60
Rajasthan United 2021–22 I-League 7000—70
Career total 4703000500
  1. Appearance(s) in Super Cup

Honours

Chennai City

References
  1. "Rajasthan United set to sign Subha Ghosh on loan from Kerala Blasters". KhelNow. 24 December 2021.
  2. "Rajasthan United have agreed a season-long deal with Tarif Akhand". Twitter. 16 December 2021.
  3. "U18 I-League: Midfielder Sanchayan Samadder to lead Maharashtra Zone champions Pune FC in final phase". India Blooms. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  4. "Mohun Bagan 1-2 Chennai City". Soccerway.
  5. "FC Pune City 'B' share spoils with Real Kashmir, FC Kerala defeat Madhya Bharat". Goal.com. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  6. "Hyderabad FC launches jersey ahead of ISL 2019-20". The Hindu. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  7. "Hyderabad 2-1 Kerala Blasters". Soccerway.
  8. "Chennai City FC Sign Tarif Akhand On Loan From Hyderabad FC". Facebook. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  9. "Gokulam Kerala 2–3 Chennai City". Soccerway.
  10. "Rajasthan United set to sign Subha Ghosh on loan from Kerala Blasters". KhelNow. 24 December 2021.
  11. "Rajasthan United have agreed a season-long deal with Tarif Akhand". Twitter. 16 December 2021.
  12. "Rajasthan United FC ease past Churchill Brothers FC". Sportskeeda. 21 March 2022.
  13. "Rajasthan United 2 – 0 Churchill Brothers". Soccerway. 21 March 2022.
  14. Tarif Akhand at Soccerway
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