Ankit Sharma
Ankit Sharma (born 1991) is an Indian professional footballer. He has played in Indian domestic football competitions and is associated with the broader cohort of Indian footballers active in the 2010s.
Key facts
| Full name | Ankit Sharma |
|---|---|
| Year of birth | 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football (association football) |
Background
Sharma is one of several footballers of the same name to have featured in Indian football, a sport that has grown significantly since the launch of new league structures in the country during the 2010s. Indian footballers of his generation typically progressed through state-level competitions and the I-League or Indian Super League systems administered under the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Career
Sharma's career falls within the period in which Indian club football was being restructured, with the I-League serving as the top division until the Indian Super League (ISL) was recognised as the country's premier league. Players in this cohort commonly moved between clubs in the I-League, ISL, and second-tier competitions.
Significance
As part of the wider pool of professional Indian footballers tracked in public databases such as Wikidata, Sharma's career reflects the expansion of organised professional football in India during the early 21st century.
Related topics
- Football in India
- All India Football Federation
- I-League
- Indian Super League
- India national football team