Krishnan Ajayan Nair (born 30 May 1979) is an Indian football player. He last played for Chirag United Club Kerala in the I-League, as a midfielder.
Career Young Ajayan would play for S.V.H. School in his hometown where he won several trophies.
At the age of 11, Ajayan represented Mahatma Club in the popular Seven's tournament. He played for N.S.S. College and even the famous Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum.
Ajayan was part of the Kerala University team where thrice they were state winners and twice winners of the South Zone.
Ajayan successfully completed his graduation and was awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree with a first class.
Ajayan then joined SBT in 2000 where he played for the 4 years. Then in 2004–05 he played for Vasco S.C. In 2005, he signed for Mahindra United and was the captain of the Mahindra United football team until the club was closed down in 2010. Later, he transferred to Pune F.C. In 2011, he switched to Chirag United Club Kerala.
Statistics
National teamYearAppsGoalsIndia200210200530200620200751200810Total121
International Goals
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 23 August 2007 Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi, India 2–3 2–3 2007 Nehru Cup
Honours
India AFC Challenge Cup: 2008 SAFF Championship: 2005 Nehru Cup: 2007 Afro-Asian Games silver medal: 2003
India U23 LG Cup: 2002
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