Likmabam rakesh singh

Bosnian Premier League Club FK: Punjab FC have signed left-back Likmabam Rakesh Singh on loan from Kerala Blasters for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The defender has signed on a one-year loan deal from the Kerala club which had signed him in June this year.

The 21-year-old, born in Manipur, began his professional career with NEROCA FC in Manipur. In 2018, he joined the Bengaluru FC Academy and went on to represent their U16, U18, and Reserve teams in various age-group tournaments. Rakesh returned to NEROCA FC in 2022 and made over 40 appearances for NEROCA in the I-League, Durand Cup, and Super Cup Qualifiers before signing for Kerala Blasters this year.

Rakesh primarily plays as a left-back but can also play as a centre-back and he will add depth to the defence of the club. He will be the second player to sign on loan from Kerala Blasters after Nihal Sudheesh was also signed for this season.