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Justin Stephen (born 1988)is a former Indian football player as a centre back
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Justin Stephen | ||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Kottayam, Kerala, India | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | DSK Shivajians (on loan from Mumbai) | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | Mahindra United | ||
| 2010–2012 | Prayag United | ||
| 2012–2013 | Mumbai | 22 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Mohammedan | 3 | (0) |
| 2014– | Mumbai | 17 | (1) |
| 2015 | → Chennaiyin (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2016– | DSK Shivajians | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:18, 22 January 2016 (UTC) | |||
Early career
Justin is raised from the Uzhavoor village of Kottayam district in Central Kerala. He completed his studies at OLLHS, Uzhavoor and went for further studies at Christ College
The defender started his Football career with Unity Soccer Club, Thodupuzha and later went on to play for his college side of Christ College.[1]
Career
The turning point of Justin’s career came when the Kerala side Viva Kerala signed him the in 2006 during their pursuit for top division football.
Justin could only manage one year at Viva, as his potentials were spotted by the premier club Mahindra United. He signed a contract with Mahindra United in 2007.
Justin stayed at the Mumbai club till its shut down in 2010. He was acquired by Chirag United and represented the team for the two seasons.
Then he signed for Mumbai F.C. for the 2012-13 season. He signed for Mohammedan S.C. in 2013. Justin rejoined Mumbai F.C. in 2014.[2]
In July 2015 Stephen was drafted to play for Chennaiyin in the 2015 Indian Super League.[3]
Personal life
Stephen is a supporter of the Brazil national football team and considers John Terry of England as his role model. Indian International Steven Dias is also one of his favourites.
His brother Listin Stephen is a producer and director of Indian films, Justin has worked in his production company Magic Frames as a producer of Malayalam films.[4][5]
References
- "Justin Stephen". Archived from the original on 19 January 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- "Mumbai FC sign 26 year old defender Justine Stephen". 6 October 2014. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014.
- Noronha, Anselm (10 July 2015). "Cavin Lobo to Kerala, Keegan Pereira to Mumbai and the comprehensive Indian Super League Draft". Goal.com. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- Magic Touch. The Hindu.
- Justin Stephen on Twitter
External links
- Goal Profile
- Justin Stephen at Soccerway
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