Kean Lewis
Kean Lewis (born 19 September 1992), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for RoundGlass Punjab in the I-League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Thane, Maharashtra | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | RoundGlass Punjab | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006 | PIFA | ||
| 2006–2008 | Mahindra United | ||
| 2008–2010 | Tata FA | ||
| 2010–2013 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | ||
| 2014–2015 | Houston Dynamo U23 | ||
| 2015 | Laredo Heat | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | Mohun Bagan | 7 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Delhi Dynamos (loan) | 14 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Pune City | 7 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Bengaluru | 20 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Sudeva | 14 | (3) |
| 2021– | RoundGlass Punjab | 7 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC) | |||
Career
Early career
Born in Thane, Lewis began his career with PIFA.[1] At the age of 14 he was invited to Leicester City for a trial with their academy.[1] before joining the youth side of Mahindra United and then Tata Football Academy in 2008. In 2010, Lewis moved to the United States where he played for the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights while completing his education.[1]
After graduating, Lewis moved to Houston, Texas where he joined the under-23 side of Houston Dynamo.[1] He also had a spell with the Laredo Heat of the Premier Development League.
Mohun Bagan
In July 2015, Lewis trialled with Mohun Bagan, the reigning I-League champions.[1] before signing with Bagan.[2] Initially appearing in the Calcutta Football League, the state league, Lewis made his professional debut for Bagan on 9 January 2016 against Aizawl, starting the match and playing 90 minutes as his team won 3–1. He was awarded Man of the Match in his second game against Bengaluru FC, who then go on to become champions during the season.[3]
Delhi Dynamos FC
Kean went on to play for Delhi Dynamos on Loan. He flourished under the guidance of Head Coach Gianlucca Zambrotta, scoring 4 goals and 2 assist. He was the 2nd highest Indian goal scorer and played all the games in the ISL 3 season, helping the team to reach the semis where they bowed out to Kerala Blasters in Penalty shootout. [4]
FC Pune City
Post his stunning season in the previous ISL and AFC, Kean was picked by FC Pune City from the draft in the 4th edition of the ISL. His stint at the club wasn't great due to his injury in pre season. Although recovered and fit for the season, he played only 7 games even though the team reached the semis. [4]
Bengaluru FC
Post his unsuccessful season at Pune City, Bengaluru FC picked him up on a 1 year deal. He was part of the ISL winning squad that season in 2018-19, recording appearances in 17 games. The Blue went on to extend his contract for another season where he played all the AFC games and a few ISL games as well, taking the blues to the semis once again. [4]
Sudeva Delhi FC
On 9 October 2020, Kean Lewis joined I-League side Sudeva Delhi FC for the 2020–21 I-League season.[5] He made his debut for Sudeva Delhi against Mohammedan SC on 9 January 2021.[6] Kean Lewis scored his first goal for the club in the match against Indian Arrows and the club registered their first I-league victory.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 15 April 2022[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mohun Bagan | 2015–16 | I-League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Delhi Dynamos (loan) | 2016 | Indian Super League | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 4 | |
| Mohun Bagan | 2016–17 | I-League | 1 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 5[lower-alpha 2] | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Pune City | 2017-18 | Indian Super League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Bengaluru | 2018–19 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Sudeva Delhi | 2020–21 | I-League | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 3 | |
| RoundGlass Punjab | 2021–22 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 69 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 86 | 9 | ||
- Appearance(s) in AFC Champions League
- Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
- Appearance(s) in Super Cup
Honours
References
- Bera, Koustav (22 July 2015). "I-League Watch: Houston Dynamo U-23 player Kean Lewis joins Mohun Bagan on trial". Goal.com. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- "Mohun Bagan Rope in Midfielder Kean Lewis". New Indian Express. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- "Mohun Bagan 3-1 Aizawl". Soccerway.
- "HE'S KEAN, HE'S BLUE! We've added some pace on the flanks as @KeanFLewis joins Bengaluru for the 2018-19 season. #WelcomeKean". 3 June 2018.
- "Sudeva Delhi FC signs former Mohun Bagan player Kean Lewis for 2020-21 I-League season". Indian Express. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- "Ali Faisal's strike hands Mohammedan win over Sudeva in I-League season opener". Indian Express. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- "Newcomers Sudeva Delhi register maiden win in I-League". Times of India. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- Kean Lewis at Soccerway