Alesh Sawant is an Indian professional footballer. He has been associated with domestic Indian football, playing within the country's club football structure.
Key Facts
| Name | Alesh Sawant |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Sport | Association football |
Background
Sawant is part of the broader generation of Indian footballers active in domestic competition. Indian football is governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which oversees the national leagues and the men's national team.
Indian Football Context
Players in India typically progress through state-level leagues, club academies, and national age-group competitions before joining senior teams in the Indian Super League (ISL) or the I-League, the two principal tiers of professional football in the country. Domestic knockout competitions such as the Durand Cup and the Super Cup also form part of the calendar.
Significance
As a professional footballer in India, Sawant contributes to the country's competitive football ecosystem, which has expanded significantly since the launch of the Indian Super League in 2014 and the continued operation of the I-League established in 2007.
Related Topics
- Football in India
- All India Football Federation
- Indian Super League
- I-League
- India national football team
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16236518