Midfielder Asif Kottayil has had two spells with Kolkata’s United SC in between a stint with Viva Kerala in his own backyard. The 29-year-old deep-lying playmaker, who has been a regular at the national selection camps, indulged in a rapid fire Q&A session with Indiansuperleague.com. Here’s what transpired…

Q: Your favourite city in India?

A: Bengaluru.

Q: Your favourite holiday destination?

A: Goa.

Q: Your favourite food?

A: Chicken biryani.

Q: Favourite sport apart from football?

A: Tennis.

Q: Favourite sportsperson outside of football?

A: Roger Federer

Q: Favourite movie star?

A: Shah Rukh Khan.

Q: Favourite singer or composer?

A: AR Rahman.

Q: Your inspiration outside of football?

A: Father.

Q: If you were not a footballer, what would you be?

A: Engineer.

Q: Describe yourself in three words.

A: Determined, visionary and defensive.