Likmabam Rakesh Meitei

Indian footballer (born 2003)

Rakesh Meitei
Personal information
Full name	Likmabam Rakesh Meitei
Date of birth	(2003-02-06) 6 February 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	Imphal, Manipur, India
Position(s)	Left-back
Team information
Current team	Kerala Blasters
Youth career
2017-2018	NEROCA U16
2018–2022	Bengaluru
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022-2024	NEROCA	42	(0)
2024–	Kerala Blasters	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:00, 06 July 2024 (UTC)

Likmabam Rakesh Meitei (born 6 February 2003), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.^[1]

Early life and career

Rakesh was born in Imphal, Manipur on 6 February 2003. He mainly plays as a left-back, but he is also capable to play as a centre-back.

He began his youth career by joining the NEROCA under-16 academy.

2024–present - Kerala Blasters FC

On 18 June 2024, Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters, announced that they have signed Rakesh on a three-year contract,^[2] till 2027.^[3]

References

^ "Kerala Blasters FC signs talented defender Likmabam Rakesh". Kerala Blasters FC. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
^ "Kerala Blasters sign Manipuri defender Likmabam Rakesh". Onmanorama. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
^ "ISL: Kerala Blasters FC signs defender Likmabam Rakesh". Sportstar. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.