Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep is an Indian footballer. He is hailing from Thodupuzha in Kerala. He was also the captain of India"s U 23 Football Team.
Early Life of Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep
Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep was born on 28the April 1983.Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep is a defender by trade hailing from Thodupuzha, Idukki District in Kerala. 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.
Career of Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep
Pradeep played for 2005to 2006 NFL champions for Mahindra United. He also played for Mahindra United. For India, Naduparambil Pappachen 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. In the year 2006, at the Vancouver Whitecaps Invitational, he has also represented Indian Football Team accurately scoring a goal there as well. In the year 2007, Indian Football Team conducted an exposure trip to Portugal where they played Portuguese club sides. The high quality traits have been seen with the playings of Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep.
Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep played extremely well in that trip. His most memorable performance perhaps was in the Nehru Cup 2007. Here, Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep 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.
Career Statistics of Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep
Years | Team |
2002-2006 | SBT |
2006-2010 | Mahindra United |
2010-2011 | Viva Kerala |
2011-2012 | Mohun Bagan |
2012-2013 | Mumbai Tigers |