Quick Facts
Biography
C.K. Vineeth (born 20 May 1988) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Bengaluru FC in the I-League.
Career
Chirag United Kerala
Born in Kannur, Kerala, Vineeth made his debut for Chirag United Kerala in the I-League during the 2010–11 season after starting his amateur career with Chennai Customs and Kerala State Electricity. He scored his first professional goal of his career during his debut. During the 2011–12 season, Vineeth scored eight goals for Chirag Kerala.
United Sports Club
Before the 2012–13 season, Vineeth signed for United SC of the I-League. Vineeth made his debut for the club on 7 October 2012 against Air India. He played 82 minutes and scored a goal as United SC won, 5–1. Vineeth scored a hat-trick later that season against Air India on 2 February 2013 as United SC won 4–1. Vineeth went on to score seven goals that season, the most among all Indian players.
Bengaluru FC
On 30 January 2014 it was announced that Vineeth had been released by United SC due to financial difficulties and then signed for Bengaluru FC, the new direct-entry I-League side, for the remainder of the season. Bengaluru would extend his contract after an impressive half season. He signed a two-year contract with Bengaluru at the end of the season 2014-15 season, which would keep him at the club until the end of the 2016-17 I-League season.
Kerala Blasters
In July 2015 Vineeth was drafted to play for Kerala Blasters FC in the 2015 Indian Super League.However, he had a poor season as he was hardly chosen, and Kerala Blasters ended up last in the table. In 2016, Vineeth could only start playing for the Blasters in the eighth game as he was playing the AFC Cup with Bengaluru FC. He had his first appearance as an 85th minute substitute against FC Goa, where he scored a 95th minute winner to help the team record a 2-1 win against FC Goa. In his next match, he scored 2 goals in the 85th and 87th minute respectively to help Blasters win against Chennaiyin FC 3-1.
Vineeth scored several crucial goals to guide KBFC to the finals, where they were defeated by Atletico de Kolkata on penalties.He ended his campaign as the top Indian goalscorer with 5 goals from 6 matches.
International
Vineeth made his international debut for India on 6 February 2013 against Palestine in an international friendly, coming on as a 85th-minute substitute for Clifford Miranda as India lost 4–2.
Career statistics
Club statistics
- As of 29 January 2017
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Prayag United | 2012–13 | I-League | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 7 |
| 2013–14 | I-League | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | |
| Total | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 9 | ||
| Bengaluru FC | 2013–14 | I-League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | I-League | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 4 | |
| 2015–16 | I-League | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 7 | |
| 2016–17 | I-League | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | |
| Total | 44 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 65 | 17 | ||
| Kerala Blasters (loan) | 2015 | Indian Super League | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | Indian Super League | 9 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | |
| Total | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 99 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 120 | 31 | ||
International stats
| India national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 17 February 2014