Jitendra Singh (born 13 June 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He has represented India in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Club career Born in Kolkata, Singh was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India. After the tournament, Singh was selected to play for Indian Arrows, an All India Football Federation-owned team that would consist of India under-20 players to give them playing time. He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrows' first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and helped the team keep the clean sheet as Indian Arrows won 3–0.
A month later, on 26 December, Singh scored his first professional goal against Shillong Lajong. His 19th-minute goal was the first in a 3–0 victory for Indian Arrows.
International career Singh represented the India under-17 side which participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He also played in the 2019 Granatkin Memorial tournament.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIndian Arrows2017–18I-League16110–1712018-19I-League14010–150Total3012000321Jamshedpur2019–20Indian Super League8000–802020–21Indian Super League9000–902021–22Indian Super League19021–2112022–23Indian Super League13040–1702023–24Indian Super League10030–130Total5909100681Chennaiyin2024–25Indian Super League15010–1602025–26Indian Super League0020–20Total1503000180Career total1041141001182
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