Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep, 24 year old an Indian footballer, is a defender by trade, hails from Thodupuzha, Idukki District in Kerala. Other than K. Ajayan,He is the only player, from Kerala at this time representing his country, India. He was also the captain of India`s U-23 team. Pradeep plays for 2005/06 NFL champions for Mahindra United. Currently he playes with Mahindra United club.

He was born on 28the April 1983. For India, Pradeep has played several matches. As an attacking midfielder he has often scored searing long rangers plays. In the AFC Asia Cup 2007, he has played for India. And scored a goal against Yemen. In 2006, at the Vancouver Whitecaps Invitational, he has also represented India accurately scoring a goal there as well. In 2007, India conducted an exposure trip to Portugal where they played Portuguese club sides. High quality traits has been seen with Pradeep`s playings.

He played extremely well in that trip. His most memorable performance perhaps was in the Nehru Cup 2007. Here he scored 2 stunning goals, including the goal in the finals versus Syria. This goal helped a lot to won India the cup. Incidentally he did the opening as well as the closing in that Nehru Cup 2007. Critics marked Pradeep as a player whose talents and skills can even surpass former Indian captain I. M. Vijayan, if he is given proper guidance.