Michael Soosairaj
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Soosairaj | ||
| Date of birth | 30 October 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Eraviputhenthurai, Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Jamshedpur | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Arrows | |||
| Chennai City | |||
| 2018– | Jamshedpur | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:25, 13 April 2018 (UTC) | |||
Michael Soosairaj is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Jamshedpur in the Indian Super League.
Born in Thoothoor, Tamil Nadu, Soosairaj first moved to Chennai when he attended Madras Christian College school and college. He would represent the school in Inter-University tournaments before joining Arrows Football Club of the CFA Senior Division. After spending time with Arrows, Soosairaj joined another CFA Senior Division side, Chennai City. While playing state level football, Soosairaj was also part of two Tamil Nadu Santosh Trophy sides.
In December 2016, Chennai City were announced as a direct-entry side into the I-League, India's top tier football league. On 17 January 2017, Soosairaj made his professional debut in the I-League for Chennai City against DSK Shivajians. He came on as a 61st minute substitute for Malsawmfela despite Chennai City losing 2–0.
On 8 April 2018, Soosairaj scored his first professional goal in the league against Minerva Punjab. His 41st minute goal was the first in a 2–0 victory. He then scored his second goal of the season a few weeks later on 22 April against Churchill Brothers. This time, Soosairaj scored Chennai City's only goal in the 54th minute as they lost 5–1. The next season, Soosairaj scored his first brace, scoring twice against Churchill Brothers on 17 February 2018. His two goals contributed to a 3–1 victory for Chennai City. He then scored his third goal of the season a couple weeks later on 2 March against Minerva Punjab. His 5th minute goal was the first in a 2–1 victory for Chennai City.
After the 2017–18 season, Soosairaj was named the league's best midfielder by the All India Football Federation.
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