Astam Oraon (born 2005) is an Indian footballer. He is part of the cohort of young Indian players who have come through the country's age-group and youth development structures in the mid-2010s and early 2020s.
Key facts
| Full name | Astam Oraon |
|---|---|
| Year of birth | 2005 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football |
Background
The surname Oraon is associated with the Kurukh-speaking Oraon (Kurukh) community, which is concentrated in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region spanning parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. The region has produced several footballers who have featured in Indian club and national youth setups.
Career
Oraon belongs to the 2005 birth-year group of Indian footballers, an age cohort eligible for under-17, under-19 and under-20 youth competitions during the early 2020s. Detailed club affiliations and match records beyond this overview are not summarised here.
Significance
Players from the eastern and central Indian tribal belt have historically contributed to Indian football, particularly through clubs based in Kolkata, Jamshedpur and Odisha, as well as through the All India Football Federation's youth development programmes such as the Indian Arrows and AIFF Elite Academy.
Related topics
- Football in India
- India national football team
- All India Football Federation
- Oraon people
- Indian Super League
- I-League
References
- Wikidata: Q122387556