Kerala Blasters extend contract of goalie Sachin Suresh

Sachin Suresh played really well in Next Gen Cup 2022.

The Club can confirm that goalkeeper Sachin Suresh has signed a three-year contract with Kerala Blasters FC that would see his stay extended until 2026.

Sachin Suresh, a young goalkeeper (22) hailing from Thrissur, Kerala, has marked a footing for himself through sheer hard work and his ability to make the most of any chances that have come his way.

The 22-year-old has already represented India at the U-17 and U-20 levels, and consistency in the domestic formats further highlights the depth of his talent.

Sachin, being a tall and athletic goalkeeper with good reflexes, has a strong command of his area. He is a good shot-stopper and is comfortable coming off his line to stop the build-up of an attack, displaying the attributes of being able to read the game well, communicating with his defenders, and organising the back line.

Sachin Suresh displayed these skills to their fullest in developmental tournaments like the Reliance Foundation Development League or Next Gen Cup in England, which led to the opportunity to debut for the Kerala Blasters first team in the Hero Super Cup 2023, where he was hailed for his brave and athletic keeping skills.

Karolis Skinkys, Kerala Blasters Sporting Director, said:

"Sachin is someone who has been within our youth system for sometime now; his opportunities or ability to break through into the senior team have come on the back of his consistency, skill, and temperament.

I believe that Sachin has what it takes to perform and succeed at the most competitive levels, and we at the club see him as a very bright prospect, hence the decision to back him up with a long-term contract."

The Club would like to congratulate Sachin Suresh on his contract extension, and we wish him the very best for the upcoming season.