Pratik Chaudhari
Pratik Prabhakar Chaudhari is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Jamshedpur.
Career
Early career
Born in Sabarkantha, Gujarat, Chaudhari began his football career while still a student and while working as a call-center employee. While working the night shift, Chaudhari would play football for Bank of India and Union Bank of India. He soon joined professional I-League side Air India in 2011.In 2013, Chaudhari moved to another I-League side, Rangdajied [United F.C.|Rangdajied United]. He made his debut for the club on 22 September 2013 during their season opener against Prayag United. Chaudhari started and played 72 minutes as Rangdajied United lost 2–0. After the season ended, Chaudhari moved to Mohun Bagan, another I-League side.
Mumbai and Kerala Blasters
Prior to the 2015–16 season, Chaudhari returned to his birth city to play for I-League club Mumbai. During the season, he formed a formidable partnership with Son Min-chol.After the season concluded, on 13 July 2016, Chaudhari signed with the Kerala Blasters of the Indian Super League. He made his debut for the club on 5 October 2016 against Atlético de Kolkata. He started and played the whole match as Kerala Blasters fell 1–0. Chaudhari then returned to Mumbai after the ISL season concluded on 24 December 2016.