Rahul Shankar Bheke is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for and captains the Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC and the India national team.
18 Facts About Rahul Bheke
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Rahul Bheke then joined his first professional club, Air India, and played for them from 2011 to 2013.
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Rahul Bheke played for them in small cup competitions before leaving the club.
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In January 2014, Rahul Bheke returned to the I-League after he signed for Mumbai.
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Rahul Bheke went on to make eight appearances for the club that season and was signed a contract extension which will keep him till next season.
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Rahul Bheke scored his first professional goal on 7 April 2015 against Bengaluru at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
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Rahul Bheke left the club on loan for Kerala Blasters in the 2015 Indian Super League.
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However, in September 2015, it was revealed that Rahul Bheke had joined the Kerala Blasters for their pre-season camp and eventually he signed with the club on loan from East Bengal.
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Rahul Bheke made his debut for the club during their opening fixture against NorthEast United on 6 October 2015.
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Rahul Bheke was loaned to former Indian Super League side FC Pune City from East Bengal after his loan term with Kerala Blasters.
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The match went on deadlock for both sides but the victory was sealed for Bengaluru when Rahul Bheke scored the deciding goal in the 117th minute to win the first Indian Super League trophy for Bengaluru.
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Rahul Bheke was named man of the match on the final eve for his solitary goal in the 117 minute.
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On 19 August 2021, Rahul Bheke joined Mumbai City on a two-year deal with an option to extend for a further season.
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Rahul Bheke was later included in the club's 2022 AFC Champions League squad.
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Rahul Bheke in turn became the first Indian player to score in the competition.
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On 7 July 2024, Rahul Bheke joined back his former club on a two-year deal.
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Rahul Bheke appeared in the second qualifying match against Qatar on 3 June 2021, where he was booked twice, resulting in a red card in the early 17th minute of the game.
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Rahul Bheke married his longtime sweetheart Shraddha Waingankar in 2019.