Shahinlal Meloly


Shahinlal Meloly is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chennai City F.C. in the I-League.

Career

Born in Calicut, Kerala, Meloly started his footballing career with Viva Kerala as a youth player in 2008. He then signed for Pune F.C. of the I-League in 2011. Then, in October 2011, Meloly gained fame when he was praised by former Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean after Pune took on the Premier League side in a friendly at the Balewadi Sports Complex. Kean said of Meloly that "He was brave. I think he pulled off a triple block at one stage. He is one the club should keep an eye on."
On 19 December 2014, he signed for I-League newcomers Bharat FC.

International

Meloly was part of the India U19 side in 2007.

Career statistics

Honours

Club

;Chennaiyin FC