Mirshad Kootapunna Michu (born 3 February 1994) is an Indian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Career

East Bengal

While Playing in KPL for

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, Mirshad was spotted by

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scout

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and signed up for the 2017-18 season. In East Bengal, He joined with other Kerala Players Ubaid CK,

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, Jobi Justin who were also part the squad.

NorthEast United

On 1 October 2021,

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confirmed the signing of Mirshad on its social media and various other platforms for the 2021–22 Indian Super League season. He made his debut for the club on 10 December, in their 0–1 defeat to

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. Mirshad kept his first clean-sheet on 17 December against the

in a 2–0 victory.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

East Bengal *

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: 2017–18 NorthEast United *

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References

1994 births Living people Indian men's footballers Footballers from Kerala People from Kasaragod district I-League players Men's association football goalkeepers East Bengal Club players Gokulam Kerala FC players NorthEast United FC players Indian Super League players 21st-century Indian sportsmen {{India-footy-goalkeeper-stub