2020–21_Saif_Sporting_Club_season
2020–21 Saif Sporting Club season
Saif Sporting Club 2020–21 football season
The 2020–21 season is the Saif SC's[2] 5th season since its establishment in 2016[3] and their 4th consecutive season in the Bangladesh Premier League after promoting in 2017.[4][5]
Quick Facts Owner, Head coach ...
| 2020–21 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Saif Powertec Limited | ||
| Head coach | Paul Put (until 26 February) Zulfiker Mahmud Mintu (interim; from 26 February to 8 March) Stewart Hall (from 9 March to 31 July)[1] Zulfiker Mahmud Mintu (from 1 August) | ||
| Stadium | Bangabandhu National Stadium | ||
| Bangladesh Premier League | 4th | ||
| Federation Cup | Final | ||
| Independence Cup | Cancelled | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: John Okoli (18) All: John Okoli (18) | ||
| Biggest win | 6–1 vs Brothers Union | ||
| Biggest defeat | 2–5 vs Chittagong Abahani | ||
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On 16 March 2020, All sorts of sports activities in Bangladesh were postponed until 31 March as a precaution to combat the spread of coronavirus in the country, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. So beginning of this season was delayed.[6][7][8]
Pre-season
Before beginning of the season, Saif Sporting Club was looking forward to replace their head coach Drago Mamic & renew contract with team captain Jamal Bhuyan.[9][10] Saif was also interested to replace foreign players & some local youths.[11] Jahongir Ergashev and Murolimzhon Akhmedov already left the club to join FK Khujand and FC Neftchi respectively. On 24 September, it was announced that Emery Bayisenge joining Rwandan club AS Kigali on a one-year loan deal from Saif SC. As of a Rwandan news publisher, the transfer fee was 12 millions Rwandan franc.[12]
On 29 October, managing director Nasiruddin Chowdhury confirmed that they’re bringing belgian coach Paul Put to replace Mamic.
On 31 October, Saif SC sent names of three players they want to let go for the 2020-21 season to BFF. The players were forward Mehebub Hasan Nayan & Kafsut Taius along with defender Nazmul Hossain Akondo.[13]
On 11 November, the club officially announced the signing of Emmanuel Ariwachukwu, John Okoli, Kenneth Ikechukwu and Sirozhiddin Rakhmatullaev.[14]
On 29 November, Saif SC played a pre-season friendly with Bangladesh Police FC. The match was won by 2-0 as Kenneth & John found the net.
Saif Sporting Club Limited squad for 2020–21 season.
- As of 19 April 2021
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| No. | Pos | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Date | Source |
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| 4 | MF |  Sirozhiddin Rakhmatullaev |
FK Mash'al Mubarek |
Free transfer | 11 November 2020 | [14] |
| 8 | FW |  John Okoli |
 Bandırmaspor |
Free transfer | 11 November 2020 | [15][16] |
| 15 | DF | Emmanuel Ariwachukwu |
FK Andijon |
Free transfer | 11 November 2020 | [17] |
| 32 | FW | Kenneth Ikechukwu |
 Göcmenköy IYSK |
Free transfer | 11 November 2020 | [18] |
| 6 | MF |  Jamal Bhuyan |
 Kolkata Mohammedan |
End of loan | 17 March 2021 | [19][20] |
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| No. | Pos | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | FW | Jafar Iqbal |
Dhaka Mohammedan |
৳150000 ($1780) | 11 December 2020 | [21][22] |
| 9 | FW |  Fayia Kobba Jr. |
Unknown | Free transfer | November 2020 |
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| 11 | FW | Mehebub Hasan Nayan |
Rahmatganj MFS |
Free transfer | October 2020 | [13] |
| 15 | MF |  Murolimzhon Akhmedov |
FC Neftchi Kochkor-Ata |
Free transfer | 1 August 2020 | |
| 23 | MF |  Deiner Córdoba |
Unknown | Free transfer | 1 November 2020 | [23] |
| 25 | DF | Nazmul Hossain Akondo |
Arambagh KS |
November 2020 | October 2020 | [13] |
| 62 | FW |  Jahongir Ergashev |
FK Khujand |
Free transfer | 18 July 2020 | |
| 99 | FW | Kafsut Taius |
Free Agent | - | October 2020 | [13] |
| 26 | DF | Ariful Islam |
Sheikh Jamal DC |
৳5,00,000 ($5,900) | 24 March 2021 | [24] |
| – | FW | Shakib Bepary |
Dhaka Wanderers Club |
Free transfer | January 2021 | |
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Loans out
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| No. | Pos | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Start Date | End Date | Source |
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| 6 | MF | Jamal Bhuyan |
Kolkata Mohammedan |
not disclosed | 5 November 2020 | 17 March 2021 | [25][26] |
| – | MF | Emon Mollah |
Uttar Baridhara Club |
Free | December 2020 | End of season | |
| 8 | DF |  Emery Bayisenge |
A.S. Kigali |
$12,200 | 24 September 2020 | End of season | [27][28] |
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Italic names refer to the players who have transferred from the youth team.
Bangladesh Police FC v Saif Sporting Club
| 29 November 2020 Friendly | Bangladesh Police FC | 0–2 | Saif Sporting Club | Dhaka |
| Report |
Dhaka Mohammedan v Saif Sporting Club
| 6 December 2020 Friendly | Dhaka Mohammedan | 1–3 | Saif Sporting Club | |
| Report |
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Sheikh Russel KC v Saif Sporting Club
| 13 December 2020 Friendly | Sheikh Russel KC | 0–3 | Saif Sporting Club | |
| Report |
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC v Saif Sporting Club
| 10 June 2021 Friendly | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | 1–1 | Saif Sporting Club | Dhaka |
Overview
More information Competition, First match ...
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| BPL | 16 January 2021 | 14 September 2021 | Matchday 1 | 4th | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 48 | 37 | +11 | 058.33 |
| Federation Cup | 23 December 2020 | 10 January 2021 | Group Stage | Final | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 | +11 | 083.33 |
| Independence Cup | Cancelled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | !— | |||
| Total | 30 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 63 | 41 | +22 | 063.33 | ||||
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Last updated: 14 September 2021
Source: GSA
Federation Cup
Main article: 2020-21 Bangladesh Federation Cup
Group stage
Group B
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Saif Sporting Club | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 9 | Advance to Quarter Finals |
| 2 | Arambagh KS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | Uttar Baridhara Club | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 6 | |
| 4 | Brothers Union | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | −10 | 0 |
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Source: Soccerway
Saif Sporting Club v Uttar Baridhara
| 23 December 2020 | Saif Sporting Club | 3-0 | Uttar Baridhara | Dhaka |
| 15:15 BST | Sayed  49' (o.g.)Ikechukwu 64'Fahim 69' |
Report | Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Bitu Raj Barua |
Saif Sporting Club v Brothers Union
| 26 December 2020 | Saif Sporting Club | 6–1 | Brothers Union | Dhaka |
| 20:00 BST | Ikechukwu 20', 64' Yeasin 36'Arifur 49'Maraz 77'Sazzad 80' |
Report | Siyo 90+3' (pen.) |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: M. Z. F. Nahid |
Saif Sporting Club v Arambagh KS
| 29 December 2020 | Saif Sporting Club | 1–0 | Arambagh KS | Dhaka |
| 17:45 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Alomgir Sarker |
Knockout phase
Saif Sporting Club v Dhaka Mohammedan
| 2 January 2021 Quarter Final | Saif Sporting Club | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (7–6 p) | Dhaka Mohammedan | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Ariwachukwu 7' Ikechukwu 13' |
Report | Atiquzzaman 1' Diabate 44' |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: S.M. Jashim Akter |
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Chittagong Abahani v Saif SC
| 6 January 2021 Semi Final | Chittagong Abahani | 0–3 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Jalal Uddin |
Saif SC v Bashundhara Kings
| 10 January 2020 Final | Saif SC | 0–1 | Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Jalal Uddin |
Premier League
Main article: 2021 Bangladesh Premier League (football)
League table
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 2 | Sheikh Jamal DC[lower-alpha 1] | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 53 | 28 | +25 | 52 | |
| 3 | Dhaka Abahani (Q) | 24 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 65 | 29 | +36 | 47 | Qualification for AFC Cup qualifying play-offs |
| 4 | Saif Sporting Club | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 48 | 37 | +11 | 44 | |
| 5 | Chittagong Abahani | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 28 | +10 | 44 | |
| 6 | Dhaka Mohammedan | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 25 | +11 | 43 |
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Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
(Q) Qualify for the AFC competition
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
(Q) Qualify for the AFC competition
Notes:
- Sheikh Jamal cannot qualify for Asian Football Confederation competitions as they were not granted an AFC Cup license for 2022.[29]
Results summary
More information Overall, Home ...
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 48 | 37 | +11 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 17 | +9 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 20 | +2 |
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Last updated: 14 September 2021.
Source: Soccerway
Results by round
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| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
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| Ground | H | A | H | A | H | A | - | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | - | A | H | A | A | H | - | A |
| Result | D | W | L | W | L | W | - | W | L | L | W | W | W | D | L | L | W | L | W | - | W | W | W | W | W | - | L |
| Position | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 14 September 2021 (2021-09-14). Source: Matches
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Matches
Saif SC v Rahmatganj MFS
| 18 January 2020 Round 1 | Saif SC | 1–1 | Rahmatganj MFS | Dhaka |
| 20:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Anisur Rahman |
Dhaka Mohammedan v Saif SC
| 21 January 2021 Round 2 | Dhaka Mohammedan | 1–2 | Saif SC | Cumilla |
| 15:00 BST |
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Report | Referee: Mizanur Rahman |
Saif SC v Chittagong Abahani
| 24 January 2021 Round 3 | Saif SC | 0–1 | Chittagong Abahani | Dhaka |
| 18:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Anisur Rahman |
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC v Saif SC
| 28 January 2021 Round 4 | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | 1–2 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 18:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: GM Chowdhury |
Saif SC v Sheikh Jamal DC
| 2 February 2021 Round 5 | Saif SC | 2–3 | Sheikh Jamal DC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Jalal Uddin |
Arambagh KS v Saif SC
| 6 February 2021 Round 6 | Arambagh KS | 2–3 | Saif SC | Munshiganj |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Munshigonj Stadium Referee: Bituraj Barua |
Saif SC v Sheikh Russel KC
| 13 February 2021 Round 8 | Saif SC | 2–1 | Sheikh Russel KC | Dhaka |
| 18:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mizanur Rahman |
Abahani Limited Dhaka v Saif SC
| 16 February 2021 Round 9 | Abahani Limited Dhaka | 2–0 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 15:30 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mizanur Rahman |
Saif SC v Bashundhara Kings
| 20 February 2021 Round 10 | Saif SC | 1–2 | Bashundhara Kings | Dhaka |
| 15:30 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Bituraj Barua |
Saif SC v Uttar Baridhara Club
| 24 February 2021 Round 11 | Saif SC | 2–1 | Uttar Baridhara Club | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 16:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Jalal Uddin |
Bangladesh Police FC v Saif SC
| 1 March 2021 Round 12 | Bangladesh Police FC | 1–4 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 18:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Bangladesh National Stadium Referee: Bharat Chandra Gour |
Saif SC v Brothers Union
| 5 March 2021 Round 13 | Saif SC | 4–0 | Brothers Union | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Bhubon Torofdar |
Rahmatganj MFS v Saif SC
| 1 May 2021 Round 14 | Rahmatganj MFS | 0–0 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 19:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mohammad Jalaluddin |
Saif SC v Mohammedan SC
| 5 May 2021 Round 15 | Saif SC | 1–2 | Mohammedan SC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Anisur Rahman |
Chittagong Abahani v Saif SC
| 8 May 2021 Round 16 | Chittagong Abahani | 5-2 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Arisuz Rahman Sagor |
Saif SC v Muktijoddha Sangsad KC
| 11 May 2021 Round 17 | Saif SC | 4–1 | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | Dhaka |
| 19:00 BST | Report | Alamgir Anik  31'Sajon Mia 44'Mohiudeen 52'Royal 64'Y. Camara 88' |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Jasim Akhter |
Sheikh Jamal DC v Saif SC
| 15 July 2021 Round 18 | Sheikh Jamal DC | 3–1 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Report | Okoli  56 |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Bituraj Barua |
Saif SC v Arambagh KS
| 19 July 2021 Round 19 | Saif SC | 4–3 | Arambagh KS | Dhaka |
| 16:30 BST | Ariwachukwu 30' 43' Yeasin 48'Rimon 60'Maraz 74'Fahim 76'Jamal 88' |
Report | Abdukadyrov 37' Babu 43'Kholmurodov 78'Arafat Mia 84' |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mohamad Alamgir |
Sheikh Russel KC v Saif SC
| 10 August 2021 Round 21 | Sheikh Russel KC | 2–4 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Mohammad Abdullah  14'Obi Moneke 14' 63' |
Report | Bablu 9' (o.g.) Ikechukwu 27' 52'Okoli 40'Sirojiddin 42' |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mizanur Rahman |
Saif SC v Abahani Limited Dhaka
| 13 August 2021 Round 22 | Saif SC | 3–2 | Abahani Limited Dhaka | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Ikechukwu 43' 81' Okoli 45+2'Riyadul Hasan Rafi 50'Rimon 72' |
Report | Saad Uddin 15' Masih Saighani 46'Kervens Belfort 76'Jewel Rana 78'Ridoy 84' |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mohammed Jalal Uddin |
Bashundhara Kings v Saif SC
| 14 September 2021 Round 23 | Bashundhara Kings | 3–0 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST (UTC+6) | Eleta 54' 63' Tariq 70'Robinho 80' |
Report | Rafi 17' |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Anisur Rahman |
| Note: This match was rescheduled from August to September due to Bashundhara Kings's 2021 AFC Cup group stage matches. | ||||
Uttar Baridhara Club v Saif SC
| 19 August 2021 Round 24 | Uttar Baridhara Club | 1–3 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mahmud Zamal Farouqee Nahid |
Saif SC v Police FC
| 24 August 2021 Round 25 | Saif SC | 2–0 | Police FC | Dhaka |
| 16:00 BST | Fahim 29' 60' Ikechukwu 90' |
Report | Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Alomgir Sarker |
Brothers Union v Saif SC
| 27 August 2021 Round 26 | Brothers Union | 0–1 | Saif SC | Dhaka |
| 18:15 BST | Ahsanur 69' Furqatjon 77'Uttom Roy 90+3' |
Report | Maraz 56' |
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mahmud Zamal Farouqee Nahid |
Goals
- As of matches played till 14 September 2021
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Position | Total | BPL | Federation Cup | Independence Cup |
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| 1 | John Okoli |
MF | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Kenneth Ikechukwu |
FW | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | Sazzad Hossain |
MF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Yeasin Arafat |
DF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Foysal Ahmed Fahim |
FW | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Maraz Hossain |
FW | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Emmanuel Ariwachukwu |
DF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 8 | Arifur Rahman |
FW | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Sirozhiddin Rakhmatullaev |
MF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Riyadul Hasan Rafi |
DF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Bhuyan |
MF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Own goals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 63 | 48 | 15 | 0 | ||
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