Pranjal Prakash Bhumij (born 2 March 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Football League club Rajasthan United.
Although Pranjal prefers playing as a striker, he can also play as a winger on either side and as an attacking midfielder.
Club career DSK Shivajians A youth product for DSK Shivajians, Bhumij made his professional debut for the first-team in the I-League on 26 February 2017 against Churchill Brothers. He came off the bench in the 60th minute for Naro Hari Shrestha as DSK Shivajians fell 3–0. He then scored his first professional goal for the club on 8 April 2017 against Shillong Lajong. He scored the equalizing goal for the club in the 63rd minute but despite that, Shillong Lajong scored a third in stoppage time to win 3–2.
Mumbai City On 23 July 2017, Pranjal was picked up by Mumbai City as a developmental player for 2017–18 Hero ISL season. He committed to Mumbai City FC by signing a contract with the club till 2024.
International career In August 2017, Pranjal was called by India U19 coach Floyd Pinto before SAFF U19 Championship. Pranjal made his debut for India U19 against Nepal in Bhutan.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDSK Shivajians2016–17I-League4110—51Mumbai City2017–18Indian Super League6020—802018–1910110—1112019–202000—202020–214000—402021–2210001020Mumbai City total2313010271RoundGlass Punjab (loan)2022–23I-League10110—111Odisha2023–24Indian Super League11020—130Career total4837010563
References
External links DSK Shivajians Football Club Profile.