Alexander Romario Jesuraj (born 26 July 1996), is an Indian professional

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who plays as a winger for Chennaiyin in the

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Club career

Youth and early career

Born in

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, Alexander begins his career with Arrows FC in the Chennai Premier Division at age of 17. He pursued

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degree in

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from Madras Christian College.

Chennai City

Alexander started his I-League career with

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in 2017. He was widely regarded as an exciting player. He was nicknamed as "Namma Neymar Romario" (Our Neymar Romario). He won

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title with Chennai City FC in 2018–19 season.

FC Goa

On 23 July 2019, Jesuraj joined

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on a three-year deal from Chennai City.

Mohun Bagan (loan)

Jesuraj was loaned from Goa to

Mohun Bagan Mohun Bagan Athletic Club is an Indian professional sports club based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded in 1889, its football section is one of the oldest in India and Asia. The club is most notable for its victory over East Yorkshire Regiment ...

. He won his second

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title with Mohun Bagan in 2019–20 season.

Back to FC Goa

On 22 November 2020, Alexander made his first appearance for Goa in Indian Super League against Bengaluru. Alexander scored his first goal for club on 4 February 2021 against

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, the match ended in 2–2 draw. He made his first continental appearance on 14 April 2021, against Qatari side

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in the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage match. He went on to play 5 games for the club in group stage matches.

Career statistics

Club

References

External links

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) {{DEFAULTSORT:Jesuraj, Alexander Romario Living people 1996 births People from Dindigul district Indian footballers Chennai City FC players Mohun Bagan AC players FC Goa players Association football midfielders Footballers from Tamil Nadu Indian Super League players I-League players