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Biography
Zakeer Mundampara is an Indian football player playing for Chennaiyin in the ISL as a midfielder.
Early life
Zakeer started taking football seriously at the age of 15. He played for Spandanam, Araecode and Araecode Town Team during his early days as a footballer. He then joined Oriental High School for studies where he continued playing football. From there he went to Markanad Higher Secondary School and then to MES College, Mampad.
Career
SBT
Zakeer joined State Bank of Travancore (SBT) team in 2007. He proved himself to be a very good playmaker with good vision on the field.
Viva Kerala
Viva Kerala acquired Mundampara as a midfielder from SBT in 2009, when they gained promotion to the I-league. He was the backbone of the team, helping them to avoid relegation.
Churchill Brothers
Zakeer accepted a contract offer from Churchill Brothers SC in 2010. He scored his first career goal against Chirag United on 10 April 2011 helping the team secure a win.
Prayag United
On 31 May 2012 it was announced that Mundampara signed with Prayag United of the I-League.
Mohun Bagan
On 6 August 2013 it was announced that Zakeer has signed for Mohun Bagan on a one-year deal. He made his debut for Mohun Bagan in the I-League on 22 September 2013 against Bengaluru FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium in which he played the whole match and earned a yellow card in the 83rd minute as Mohun Bagan drew the match 1-1.
Chennaiyin FC
In July 2015 Mundampara was drafted to play for Chennaiyin FC in the 2015 Indian Super League.
International
Zakeer made his India U-23 debut on 19 June 2011 against Qatar U23 coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Shilton D'Silva.