He scored a hat-trick in first match of Santosh trophy last year, and he did it again this season! Meet 23 yr old Riju PC from Varam in Kannur playing for Tamil nadu
Riju PC started his career as a footballer playing for SN college Kannur. He played as a striker Kannur University during 2003 and 2004 and was came out as the top scorer in the second season.
He joined Spirited Youths Kannur where they came out as the league toppers. Soon Riju was spotted for SBI by the coach Ranjit who happens to be from Kannur, and played a season on loan in Chennai League. He was signed for SBI next season where he earned the best player award scoring four goals. This season he moved on to Madras Sporting Union, who were the champions last edition
Playing for Tamil Nadu in Santosh trophy last edition, the youngster scored a hat-trick against Sikkim last season in their first match. He repeated it this time by scoring a hat-trick yesterday against Rajasthan when Tamil Nadu scored a thumping 7-0 victory. Riju says he was just lucky to repeat it!
Riju was called in Kerala U 19 and U 21 camps, but he lost out his chance to represent Kerala. He still hopes he will get a call to represent his home state one day.
From the archive. First published on footballkerala.com on Monday 25 May 2009, restored from the site's 2012 database. Text as originally published.
Comments · 11
this guy should be playing for kerala
there are lot of Malayalee players in chennai clubs. Riju is a champion among them. Congrats buddy.
Just wait Riju.........
I sure... Gods own countries call will come....through FK .com.....
Rim...Rim...RImju
കണ്ണൂരിന്റെ സുവര്ണ മുത്തെ...!!! നീ നമ്മുടെ അഭിമാനമാണ്.....എന്റെയും ഏച്ചുര് സ്പോര് ടിങ്ങിന്റെയും.......!!! എപ്പോഴും ഉയരങ്ങളിലേക്ക് കുതിക്കാന് ഒരു കോടി ആശംസകള്....!!! വി ലവ് യു...!!!!
Guys blieve it or not ....he`s my close frnd n lives next 2 my house in varam kannur...hez a tiny guy loves talkin a lot n a gd frnd too ...
If u guys wnt his details..do contact me..
I SAW UR PICS THT WAS NICE,,,,,U DIDNT SND ANY MSG 4M SO MANY DAYS STILL BEING UR GOOD FRND WISH U VERY GOOD LUCK AND HOPE 4 UR SUCCESS IN FUTURE.............FROM PRIYANKA......
riju well done buddy he is gifted player .......& i know him personaly ...played with himm...
well done ....
congrats dude... God Bless you Riju
Hai...Riju....dear AL the best & keep it Up
This Raju seems to be another Asif Sahir in sizewise. Can not grow into international level due to small size. But best wishes
ha ha... edachovvayile vayalukalil pathu thattikkalicha oru payyan...only cos of his hard work n his practise....hey ppl...ones viva team selection rejects him only cos of his hight....nd now every one realize.... his hight iz his advantage n his legs can make thunder bolts....
pramodettaa........nammde kooode kalichaa aarelum mosamayittundo..??
and thanking to eachoor sporting for de platform which dey creats......!!!