Justin Stephen
Age: 22
Position : Defender
Team: Chirag United
Native: Kottayam
Justin Stephen, 22 years of age, is one of the most promising youngsters from Kerala playing for the Kolkata side, Chirag United.
Justin is raised from the Uzhavoor village of Kottayam district in Central Kerala. He completed his studies at OLLHS, Uzhavoor and went for further studies at Christ College, Kottayam.
The defender started his Football career with Unity Soccer Club, Thodupuzha and later went on to play for his College side of Christ College.
The turning point of Justin’s career came when the Kerala side Viva Kerala signed the defender in 2006 during their pursuit for top division football.
Justin could only manage one year at Viva, as his potentials were spotted by the premier club Mahindra United. He signed a contract with Mahindra United in 2007 .
Justin stayed at the Mumbai club till its shut down in 2010. He was acquired by Chirag United and represents the team from the 2010-11 season.
Justin Stephen is a supporter of the Brazil Football team and considers John Terry of England as his role model. Indian International Steven Diaz who was a team mate at Mahindra, is also one of his favorites.
At just 22, Justin has already played for one of the best clubs in India and is in the Kerala Santosh Trophy 2009 Team. And he considers these as the biggest achievements of his career so far.
Justin dreams of wearing the Indian National Team colours at sometime of his career and considering his talent, it won’t be too big a think to dream of.
