Asif Kottayil (born 24 May 1985 in Trikaripur, Kasaragod) is an Indian

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who plays as a

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for

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in the

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Career

Prayag United

After playing college football at Payyanur College, Asif was signed by Malabar United of the

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for the

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season. After two seasons with Malabar, Asif was signed by Prayag United who were then known as Chirag United, where he made just the one appearance in one season.

Chirag United Kerala

After one season at Chirag United, Asif joined

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after Chirag Group who were sponsors of Chirag United dropped their sponsorship of the Kolkata club and took over Viva Kerala, renaming the Kerala-based club as Chirag United Kerala. He only stayed at the club for one season however scoring once in nineteen appearances.

Back to Prayag United

On 11 May 2012 it was announced that Asif had re-signed for Prayag United for the

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season. In first season he played 24

matches and scored a one goal.

Career statistics

Club

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kottayil, Asif Indian footballers Living people 1985 births People from Kasaragod district Footballers from Kerala I-League players Chirag United Club Kerala players United SC players Association football midfielders