Sumit Rathi (born 26 August 2001), 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

Early career

He started his career at AIFF Elite Academy, later joining Indian Arrows who play in the

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for the 2017–18 season.

ATK

He was signed by ATK Reserves team for 2018-19 season, where he turned out for 10 matches in the season. For the 2019–20 season, Rathi was called up to the senior team by manager

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. He was declared 'Hero of the Match' in the match against Mumbai City in the 11th round of the season. After making 14 appearances in his breakthrough season and impressing throughout, as well as helping ATK to their 3rd ISL trophy, he was declared the Emerging Player of the Season for 2019–20.

2020–2021 season

On 14 August Sumit Rathi signed a five-year contract for ATK Mohun Bagan keeping him till 2025.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club

ATK

: 2019-20

ATK Mohan Bagan

: 2022-23

National Team

India U19

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Individual

* ISL Emerging Player of the League: 2019-20

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Indian Super League players ATK (football club) players 2001 births Living people Indian men's footballers India men's youth international footballers Men's association football defenders Mohun Bagan SG players Indian Arrows players People from Muzaffarnagar district Footballers from Uttar Pradesh {{India-footy-bio-stub