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Ritwik Kumar Das (Bengali: ঋত্বিক কুমার দাস; born 14 December 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club Jamshedpur FC.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]Early years
[edit]Ritwik gave his first trial at a Mohun Bagan non-residential academy when he was in ninth grade where he learnt the nuances of football.[1]
He began his professional journey with Calcutta Customs in the CFL First Division before switching to Kalighat MS in 2016 where they played in the Calcutta Premier Division Group B.[1]
Ritwik's time of reckoning arrived when Real Kashmir FC decided to hold trials at a Sports Authority of India ground in West Bengal in 2017. After impressing the club management, he signed a contract and represented them in the 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division.[1]
Real Kashmir
[edit]He made his I-League debut for Real Kashmir on 11 December 2018 at EMS Stadium against Shillong Lajong, he was brought in as substitute in 77th minute as they won 6-1.[2] He evolved as a highly rated winger at the club.[3]
Kerala Blasters
[edit]On 15 July 2020, RitwikDas joined Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.[4] He made his debut on 20 November against ATK Mohun Bagan in the season opener.[5] He played 4 matches throughout campaign and left the club at the end of the season.[6]
Jamshedpur
[edit]On 21 October 2021, Ritwik Das joined Jamshedpur on a one-year deal, with an option to extend for another year. On 26 November, he made his debut as a substitute for Seiminlen Doungel in a 1–3 away league win over Goa. On 17 February 2022, he scored his first Indian Super League goal against Mumbai City. He scored 4 goals in 17 appearances and won the 2021–22 Indian Super League League Winners Shield with the club.[7]
International
[edit]On 24 May 2022, Das was called up to the Indian senior squad for the first time ahead of their friendly against Jordan. However, he suffered an injury, due to which he withdrew after a brief stint in the camp.[8]
On 14 March 2023, Das was recalled to the senior squad in Kolkata, after almost a year.[9] He made his debut against Myanmar on 22 March, replacing Anirudh Thapa after 87 minutes in a 1–0 victory.[10]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of 22 May 2023[11]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Kashmir | 2017–18 | I-League 2nd Division | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 4 | |
| 2018–19 | I-League | 10 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | 11 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |||
| Total | 34 | 4 | 5 | 0 | — | 39 | 4 | |||
| Kerala Blasters | 2020–21 | Indian Super League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Jamshedpur | 2021–22 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | 18 | 6 | 4[a] | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 23 | 6 | ||
| Total | 35 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 10 | ||
| Career total | 73 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 83 | 14 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in Super Cup
- ^ Appearances in Durand Cup
- ^ Appearance in Appearance in playoff for AFC Champions League
International
[edit]- As of 22 March 2023
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kundu, Abhishek (21 April 2020). "Kerala Blasters prospect Ritwik Das gearing up to play the ISL". Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Real Kashmir 6-1 Shillong Lajong". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 11 September 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Scouting Report- Ritwik Das: Real Kashmir FC's sensational winger". Khel Now. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "ISL 2020-21: Ritwik Kumar Das joins Kerala Blasters". SPORTSTAR. 15 July 2020. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ Sportstar, Team. "KBFC vs ATK Mohun Bagan, ISL as it happened: Krishna goal gives ATK Mohun Bagan win over Kerala Blasters". Sportstar. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Ritwik leaves Kerala Blasters FC". Kerala Blasters FC (Twitter). 6 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b "Jamshedpur FC clinch League Winners' Shield after beating ATK Mohun Bagan". Indian Super League. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "25-member Blue Tigers squad travels to Doha for Jordan friendly". The AIFF. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Igor Stimac names provisional squad ahead of Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament". The AIFF. 14 March 2023. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ Ghosh, Soumo (22 March 2023). "Anirudh Thapa strikes in India's win over Myanmar in Hero Tri-Nation opener". the-aiff.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ Ritwik Das at Soccerway
Ritwik Das
View on GrokipediaEarly life and youth career
Early life
Ritwik Kumar Das was born on 14 December 1996 in Burnpur, a locality in Asansol, West Bengal, India.[1] Burnpur is recognized as one of India's earliest steel towns, closely tied to the IISCO Steel Plant established in 1918.[6] Das grew up in this industrial environment, where his father worked as a Deputy General Manager at the Steel Authority of India Limited's IISCO Steel Plant in Burnpur until retirement; he passed away in 2020, while his mother, Mita Das, supported his early pursuits.[7] Das attended St. Patrick's Higher Secondary School in Asansol, where he completed his ICSE in 2013 and began playing football, getting selected for the school team.[7][8][9] As a child, Das developed a passion for football after watching Brazilian star Ronaldinho during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, an experience he later described as pivotal: “When I watched the FIFA World Cup in 2006, I saw Ronaldinho play... Seeing Ronaldinho's game at that time made me fall in love with football.”[3] He began playing the sport informally at a young age through school and community matches in Asansol, honing his skills with local teams before pursuing structured training.[3]Youth development
Ritwik Das began his structured football training by joining the Mohun Bagan Academy in Kolkata around the age of 13 or 14.[3] At the academy, he spent two years honing his abilities under coaches such as Shankarlal Chakraborty and Arghya Majumder, primarily focusing on his development as a winger through intensive sessions that required commuting five hours daily from his hometown in Asansol to Kolkata with his mother for training three to four days a week.[10][3] This period laid the foundation for his technical proficiency, emphasizing positional play and tactical awareness in a competitive youth environment.[1] Following his academy stint, Das progressed to semi-professional football by signing with Calcutta Customs in the Calcutta Football League (CFL), where he played two seasons, starting in the First Division and advancing to the Premier Division.[11] This move allowed him to gain competitive experience in local leagues, competing against established regional teams and building match fitness in a more demanding setting.[12] Without a professional contract at this stage, his performances in these leagues showcased his emerging talent as a dynamic winger.[13] In 2016, Das transitioned to Kalighat MS for the 2016–2017 season, marking his first senior-level exposure in the CFL Premier Division, where the team competed in Group B.[14] During this time, he continued to refine key attributes such as his blistering pace and dribbling skills, which enabled him to excel on the flanks with quick bursts and skillful trickery to evade defenders.[10] These experiences in the CFL were crucial for his growth, providing consistent playing time and exposure to higher-stakes matches while he remained on semi-professional terms.[12]Club career
Real Kashmir
Ritwik Das joined Real Kashmir FC in 2017 following a successful trial in Kolkata, transitioning from his youth experience at Kalighat MS to the club's setup for the I-League 2nd Division campaign.[15] Initially featuring in the reserves and second-division squad, he contributed significantly to the team's promotion efforts, scoring four goals across 13 appearances in the 2017–18 season, which helped Real Kashmir secure the title and advance to the I-League.[16][17] Das made his professional I-League debut on 11 December 2018, entering as a substitute in the 77th minute during Real Kashmir's 6–1 home victory over Shillong Lajong at the TRC Synthetic Turf Stadium in Srinagar.[14][18] Over his tenure from 2017 to 2020, he amassed 39 appearances and four goals in all competitions, with his standout contributions coming in the lower-tier league that propelled the club upward.[17] Primarily deployed as a left winger, Das was valued for his pace, dribbling skill, and crossing ability, often providing width and support in attacking phases while also tracking back defensively.[10] In the 2018–19 I-League season, his 10 appearances as an impact substitute and starter helped Real Kashmir achieve a runner-up finish, their best performance in the top flight at the time, though he did not score in league play that year.[17][19] The following 2019–20 season saw him feature in 11 I-League matches, adding two assists to his tally and solidifying his role in the team's midfield dynamics.[17] Das departed Real Kashmir in July 2020, signing with Kerala Blasters FC ahead of the Indian Super League season.[20]Kerala Blasters
On 15 July 2020, Ritwik Das transferred to Kerala Blasters FC from Real Kashmir FC ahead of the 2020–21 Indian Super League (ISL) season, marking his entry into India's top-tier professional football league.[13] The move represented a significant step up in competition level, where Das, known for his pace and dribbling developed during his I-League stints, faced the demands of a high-pressure environment with larger crowds and intensified media scrutiny.[4] Das made his ISL debut on 20 November 2020, starting as a left winger in Kerala Blasters' season opener against ATK Mohun Bagan FC, a 0–1 loss, where he played 75 minutes.[21] Under head coach Kibu Vicuña, who emphasized an attacking style but struggled with team cohesion, Das trained in a squad featuring established forwards like Gary Hooper and Arnaldo Pereira, which limited opportunities for the young winger.[22] Throughout the season, he adapted to the faster pace and tactical demands of ISL matches, but fierce competition in attacking positions resulted in only four appearances totaling 96 minutes, with no goals or assists recorded.[21][23] Das's role remained peripheral, primarily as a bench option providing squad depth during a transitional campaign that saw Kerala Blasters finish 10th in the league standings with 17 points from 20 matches.[24] The stint highlighted adaptation challenges for Das in securing consistent playing time amid the club's inconsistencies under Vicuña, who was sacked in February 2021 after a poor run of results.[25] At the end of the 2020–21 season, Das departed Kerala Blasters, paving the way for his next move to Jamshedpur FC in October 2021.[26]Jamshedpur FC
Ritwik Das joined Jamshedpur FC on October 26, 2021, signing a one-year contract with an option to extend for the 2021–22 Indian Super League (ISL) season.[27] He made his ISL debut for the club on November 26, 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 away victory against FC Goa.[28] Das scored his first ISL goal on February 17, 2022, in a 3–2 home win over [Mumbai City FC](/page/Mumbai City_FC), contributing to Jamshedpur's strong league campaign.[28][29] During the 2021–22 season, Das played a pivotal role in Jamshedpur FC's success, appearing in 15 league matches and scoring four goals, including the decisive winner in a 1–0 victory against ATK Mohun Bagan on March 7, 2022, which clinched the ISL League Winners' Shield—the club's first major trophy.[28][30] His performances highlighted his emergence as a dynamic winger, with consistent contributions in attack and defense. In the subsequent playoffs, Jamshedpur reached the semi-finals, where Das provided key support in build-up play despite the team's elimination.[31] Das's form peaked in the 2022–23 ISL season, where he made 18 appearances and netted six goals, becoming the team's top Indian scorer.[32] Standout moments included a brace against Chennaiyin FC on January 7, 2023, in a 2–2 draw, showcasing his solo dribbling ability and finishing.[33] He also delivered crucial assists in playoff encounters.[34] As of November 2025, Das had accumulated over 55 appearances and 11 goals for Jamshedpur across all competitions, solidifying his status as a core player.[35] In January 2023, Das extended his contract with Jamshedpur FC until May 2026, reflecting his growing importance to the squad.[36] The 2024–25 season saw him feature in 12 matches with one goal and two assists as of November 2025, including a winning strike against Mohammedan SC on February 20, 2025.[2] Over his tenure, Das has evolved into a versatile left winger, renowned for his relentless work rate and precise set-piece delivery, earning praise from coaches for his tactical intelligence and endurance, and rebounding strongly after injury-limited play in 2023–24.[37][38]International career
Senior debut
Ritwik Das received his call-up to the India senior national team in March 2023 for the Hero Tri-Nation International friendly tournament, following a standout season in the Indian Super League (ISL) with Jamshedpur FC, where he emerged as the club's top scorer with six goals.[38][39] This selection highlighted his consistent performances as a dynamic winger, having previously been named to the national squad in May 2022 but withdrawing due to injury without making an appearance.[12] Das made his senior international debut on 22 March 2023 against Myanmar at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal, entering as a substitute in the 87th minute for Anirudh Thapa during India's 1–0 victory, secured by Thapa's earlier goal.[40][41] Deployed on the left wing, he played the closing minutes, focusing on preserving possession and stretching the play to support the team's defensive efforts in maintaining the clean sheet.[42] Although he did not score or register an assist in his brief stint, his introduction helped India manage the game's end without conceding.[43] The occasion carried deep personal meaning for Das, marking the fulfillment of a childhood dream to represent India, with the electric atmosphere in Imphal—near his eastern Indian roots in West Bengal—making it particularly memorable.[44][39] He later reflected on the debut as an unforgettable milestone, emphasizing the overwhelming support from the home crowd and his gratitude for the opportunity after years of club-level dedication.[42]Subsequent appearances
Following his senior debut in March 2023, Ritwik Das has not earned any additional caps for the India national team, resulting in a total of one appearance and zero goals as of November 2025.[45] He did not feature in subsequent matches during the March 2023 Tri-Nation window.[12] He received another call-up for the preparatory camp in May 2023 ahead of the Intercontinental Cup and the 2023 SAFF Championship, and was included in the final 23-player squad for the latter tournament; however, he remained an unused substitute throughout.[46][47] The limited opportunities stem from intense competition for winger positions, particularly from established players like Lallianzuala Chhangte, who has been a regular starter under head coach Igor Stimac.[48] Das has also prioritized maintaining consistency at club level with Jamshedpur FC to bolster his national team prospects.[38] During his time in national team camps, Das has trained under Stimac and highlighted the valuable insights gained from these experiences, including tactical discussions and team dynamics.[12] In interviews, he has voiced his strong desire for more international appearances, stating, "I want to keep performing and hopefully get more opportunities with the National Team."[38] As of November 2025, Das remains eligible for selection.[49]Career statistics
Club
Ritwik Das has accumulated 104 appearances, 15 goals, and 8 assists across club competitions as of November 2025, encompassing leagues, cups, and playoffs in Indian football.[50] His statistics reflect contributions at Real Kashmir FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and Jamshedpur FC, with a focus on the Indian Super League (ISL), I-League, Super Cup, Durand Cup, and related playoffs.[50] Breakdowns by club show varied roles, primarily as a left winger or midfielder, with increasing impact at Jamshedpur FC where he recorded 61 appearances, 11 goals, and 6 assists.[50] The table below details his club performances by season, competition, appearances (including starts where applicable), goals, assists, and minutes played.| Season | Club | Competition | Appearances (Starts) | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Real Kashmir FC | I-League 2nd Division | 10 (10) | 2 | 0 | 865 |
| 2018 | Real Kashmir FC | I-League 2nd Division Playoffs | 3 (3) | 2 | 0 | 270 |
| 2018/19 | Real Kashmir FC | Durand Cup | 4 (4) | 0 | 0 | 355 |
| 2018/19 | Real Kashmir FC | Super Cup | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 2018/19 | Real Kashmir FC | I-League | 10 (5) | 0 | 0 | 316 |
| 2019/20 | Real Kashmir FC | I-League | 11 (7) | 0 | 2 | 634 |
| 2020/21 | Kerala Blasters FC | ISL | 4 (2) | 0 | 0 | 93 |
| 2021/22 | Jamshedpur FC | ISL | 15 (9) | 4 | 1 | 778 |
| 2021/22 | Jamshedpur FC | ISL Playoffs | 2 (2) | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2022/23 | Jamshedpur FC | Super Cup | 4 (3) | 0 | 3 | 295 |
| 2022/23 | Jamshedpur FC | ISL | 18 (14) | 6 | 0 | 1,260 |
| 2023/24 | Jamshedpur FC | ISL | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 2024/25 | Jamshedpur FC | Super Cup | 3 (2) | 0 | 0 | 133 |
| 2024/25 | Jamshedpur FC | ISL | 9 (3) | 1 | 0 | 250 |
| 2024/25 | Jamshedpur FC | ISL Playoffs | 3 (1) | 0 | 2 | 53 |
| 2025/26 | Jamshedpur FC | Durand Cup | 3 (1) | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2025/26 | Jamshedpur FC | Super Cup | 2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2025/26 | Jamshedpur FC | ISL | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 25 |
International
Ritwik Das has earned a single senior cap for the India national football team, with no goals scored, as of November 2025.[51] His international record remains unchanged since his debut in 2023, reflecting limited opportunities despite strong club form at Jamshedpur FC that initially prompted his national team call-up.[51] Das's sole appearance came in a friendly match, underscoring his involvement solely in non-competitive fixtures; he has not featured in World Cup qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup tournaments, SAFF Championships, or any other official competitions.[51] This minimal national team exposure highlights a career primarily built at the domestic level, with potential for future call-ups unconfirmed as of late 2025.[51]| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Role | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 March 2023 | Myanmar | International Friendly | 1–0 Win | Substitute (87') | 3 |
