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ATK Reserves and Academy
Full nameAtlético de Kolkata Reserves and Academy
FoundedAugust 15, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-08-15)
DissolvedJune 1, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-06-01) (merged into Mohun Bagan Super Giant Reserves and Academy)
GroundHowrah Municipal Corporation Stadium
Capacity15,000
OwnerKolkata Games and Sports Pvt. Ltd.

ATK Reserves and Academy, formerly known as Atlético de Kolkata Reserves and Academy, was the reserve team and youth system of the Indian Super League side ATK. The reserve side participated in the I-League 2nd Division, the second division of Indian football, and in Calcutta Football League, men's professional football league in the state. The club's academy was founded on 15 August 2018 and the Under-18 side participated in the serve side was last coached by Deggie Cardozo and veteran tactician Sanjoy Sen was the head of youth development.[1]

Reserves

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ATK Reserves was ATK's most senior youth team and participated in I-League 2nd Division as well as in Calcutta Football League. Reserve team would also act as a bridge between the ATK Academy and the first team.[2] A 24-member squad was announced on 27 October 2018.[3]

The reserve team made their first appearance in Sikkim Gold Cup in 27 October 2018 and played their first ever match against fellow Kolkata side George Telegraph S.C.[4] The young side of ATK thrashed their comparatively experienced opponent by a margin of 5-1 goals to book their berth in the semi-final of the tournament. In the semi-final they lost to Manang Marshyangdi Club of Nepal.

On 13 July 2019, it was announced that reserves will play in the Calcutta Football League 2019 Division 1, a third tier competition in CFL pyramid. A 29-member squad was also announced.[5]

Inaugural season

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ATK Reserves started the season with a comfortable 0-2 victory against city rivals Mohammedan SC at Kalyani Stadium. Thomyo Simray and Sk. Azaruddin scored the goals for ATK Reserves. ATK colts lost the next match to TRAU at home before winning against Jamshedpur FC Reserves by a 2-0 margin. The results of the next three matches had put Deggie Cardozo's men at backfoot where ATK drew 1 and lose 2 matches which included a 0-4 drubbing by Mohammedan at home.

On 9 March 2019 ATK reserves met Jamshedpur FC reserves in an away encounter which ended 0-4 in favour of the away side. In the final three matches of the season ATK Reserves won 1, drew 1 and lost 1. The joint highest goalscorers for ATK Reserves were captain Yumnam Gopi Singh and Thomyo Simray, both finishing the season with 5 goals.

Last squad

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK India IND Debnath Mondal
2 DF India IND Sangay Bhutia
3 DF India IND Ashraf Ali Mondal
5 DF India IND Anil Chavan
6 MF India IND Abhishek Suryavanshi
8 MF India IND Joseph Vanlalhruaia
9 FW India IND Asish Jha
10 MF India IND Ragav Gupta
11 FW India IND Fardin Ali Molla
12 DF India IND Balaram Mandi
13 DF India IND Brandon Green (captain)
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 MF India IND Ashish Pradhan
16 DF India IND Manoranjan Singh
17 FW India IND Sonu Halder
18 MF India IND Satyam Jaiswara
19 FW India IND William N Lengen
20 FW India IND Bishnu Bordoloi
22 DF India IND Buanthanglun Samte
23 MF India IND Umair Syed
28 DF India IND Rabilal Mandi
30 MF India IND Malsawmzuala
31 GK India IND Lara Sharma

Academy

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ATK opened their academy in Barasat, Kolkata in association with Aditya School of Sports. Also known as the ATK Aditya Football Academy, it followed the widely renowned structure, involving residential education with sports.[6] The academy featured three age categories - U13, U15 and U18. Former United SC and Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen took charge of the academy teams.[7] Sen had signed a 12-month contract with the two-time ISL champions.

U-18 team

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ATK U18 team played in the Hero Elite League and was placed in the Kolkata Zone along with East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan, SAI Kolkata, United SC and Rainbow A.C.[8] They finished third in the 2018 Hero Elite League zonal phase behind Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.[9] Bishnu Bordoloi is the highest goalscorer of the team with 10 goals. The U18 team also played the 2018 IFA Shield and finished third in group stage.

Last squad

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK India IND Raja Burman
2 DF India IND Viki Singha
3 DF India IND Lalramchhuana
4 DF India IND Rabilal Mandi
6 MF India IND Singha (captain)
3 DF India IND Lalramchhuana
4 DF India IND Rabilal Mandi
5 DF India IND Sumit Rathi
6 MF India IND Vishal Mondal
7 MF India IND Seigoumang Doungel
8 MF India IND Joseph Vanlalhruaia
9 FW India IND Md. Fardin Ali Molla
10 FW India IND Bishnu Bordoloi
11 MF India IND Goutam Das
12 MF India IND R. Lalhriatzuala
13 DF India IND Manash Pratim Sonowal
14 MF India IND Timothy Thangkholal
15 FW India IND Bikash Adhikary
16 MF India IND Larry Lalrinawma
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF India IND Biren Rai
18 DF India IND Mintu Mech
19 FW India IND Umair Saiyyad
20 FW India IND Asit Hembram
21 MF India IND Mrinmoy Debbarma
22 FW India IND Sagar Hansda
24 MF India IND Takar sikom
25 FW India IND Subungsa Basumatry
29 DF India IND Seikhohao Haokip
31 GK India IND Prateek Kumar Singh
33 DF India IND Supriyo Ghosh
41 GK India IND Aryan Niraj Lamba

Statistics and records

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Head Coaches Record

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As of 12 January 2019
Name Nationality From To P W D L GF GA Win%
Deggie Cardozo  India 27 October 2018 2020 10 4 2 4 15 14 040.00

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

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Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2018–2020 Nivia CESC

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LEAGUE COMMITTEE MEETS AT AIFF HQ IN NEW DELHI". AIFF. 7 December 2018. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  2. ^ "ATK announces squad that will be in action at the Sikkim Gold Cup". facebook.com/ATK. 27 October 2018. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  3. ^ "SIKKIM GOLD CUP 2018: DEGGIE CARDOZO'S ATK RESERVES GEAR UP FOR MAIDEN CHALLENGE". atkfc.in. 27 October 2018. Archived from the original on 31 December 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
  4. ^ "ATK, Kolkata (Reserve) drub George Telegraph 5-1 in Governor's Gold Cup". Northeast Now. 28 October 2018. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  5. ^ "ATK announces squad that will participate in the Calcutta Football League". instagram.com/ATK. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  6. ^ "ISL 2018: ATK launch academy in Barasat in association with Aditya School of Sports". Sportskeeda. 15 August 2018. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Sanjoy Sen to take charge of ATK junior teams". Sportskeeda. 12 January 2018. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  8. ^ "ATK Under 18 Matches". Soccerway. 9 December 2018. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Points Table: Hero U18 YL". I league. 26 December 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2018.