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Aayushmaan Chaturvedi (born October 25, 1994) is the first Indian player who recently scored in the Polish League. He is an Indian professional footballer who currently plays for Spódzielca Siedliszcze in the Polish V liga.

Player Background

He was born in New Delhi and began playing football in the early grades. Aayushmaan made his professional debut at the age of 19 after signing a deal with Mohun Bagan A.C. He was also included in the 2015 ISL Domestic Draught for the second season of the Indian Super League.

Player Career

India

Aayushmaan’s youth career started when he played for Brooke House Football Academy in Leicestershire, England, 2012. From 2014 to 2016, he played for Mohun Bagan A.C. in the I-League before joining Minerva Punjab FC in the 2015-16 I-League 2nd Division. In the 2017-18 I-League 2nd Division, he played for Sudeva Moonlight FC. Chaturvedi joined Quartz S.C. for the 2018-19 season and placed second in the competition in his debut. Then on he joined George Telegraph FC for 2019-20 season. Before signing with the Polish club he played for Ahbab FC.

Poland

Chaturvedi’s affiliation with the Polish club MLKS Wodawianka Wodawa was officially announced in April 2022. He played for the club in the fifth tier (IV liga).

Afterwards in August 2022, he switched to the Polish team Spódzielca Siedliszcze, which participates in the V liga and is situated in the Chelm area. On August 21, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4-1 loss against Unia Rejowiec. Making him the first and only Indian so far to score in the Polish liga. Aayushmaan is the leading goal scorer for Spódzielca in the 2022 autumn season. In the last match against Victoria Żmudź he scored a double and an assist to secure all 3 points for his team. Moreover, adding 9 goals and 4 assist in 19 appearances to his stats bag this season.

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Awards

He was awarded Football Scholarship at Brooke House Football Academy for the season 2012-13 and 2013-14 from India, scholarship programme was held by Sports Espirit Academy UK.  In 2014-15, he won the I-League with Mohun Bagan A.C.

Type of Player

Aayushmaan plays mostly as a right winger and attacking midfielder. But he is equally comfortable playing on both wings. However this season he has primarily played on the left. The Indian footballer has always been pleasing the Cooperative fans, as he says “I just like to score doesn’t matter how!” Among the Chelm district class, this Indian attacker is one of the most remarkable individuals. He has even represented one of India’s top clubs, the renowned Mohun Bagan. Aayushmaan is a versatile player and thus fits in nicely with the system. He has played in 3 systems 4-3-3 (as front right or left winger) 4-2-3-1 ( as right winger in 3 and no. 10 in the 3) 4-4-2 ( left and right midfielder)

All total he has scored 21 goals in 71 appearances till now throughout his senior career.

What Value Does He Provide To The Club?

The 28-year-old is Siedliszcze’s first Indian signing and brings a wealth of expertise with him. He got offers from 3 of the liga clubs. He was on trial with KS Lublianka. But he chose to stay in his current club. He is an excellent addition to the club since he combines a Polish style of play with some Indian taste. Furthermore, his extensive playing experience in England and India will be invaluable for assisting the squad’s other players. Spódzielca Siedliszcze is counting on Aayushmaan to help them win the league title.

Aayushmaan wishes to advance farther up the European league ladder. Team Football Express India congratulates him and is very proud of him. We wish him the best in his future endeavours.

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