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Bio

Naveen Kumar began his professional career with Hero I-League outfit Pailan Arrows (now Indian Arrows) before going on to represent a host of clubs like Mohun Bagan AC, Lonestar Kashmir FC, Salgaocar FC and Churchill Brothers. He joined FC Goa ahead of the 2017-18 campaign and made his Hero ISL debut. Kerala Blasters FC then signed him in 2018 but after a few games he was sent back to the Gaurs on loan during the 2018-19 season’s January transfer window. He played a crucial role in FC Goa’s journey to the 2018-19 final after Mohammad Nawaz got injured towards the latter stage. In Hero ISL 2019-20 and 2020-21, he largely warmed the bench. In the following 2021 AFC Champions League, he featured in a couple of games.