Jithin M. S.

Jithin M. S.

Personal information
Full name	Jithin Madathil Subran
Date of birth	(1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Thrissur, Kerala, India
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	NorthEast United
Number	18
Youth career
	Kerala State Football Team
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	FC Kerala	6	(3)
2017–2019	Kerala Blasters B	5	(0)
2018–2019	→ Ozone (loan)	0	(0)
2020–2022	Gokulam Kerala	23	(5)
2022–	NorthEast United	49	(9)
International career^‡
2024–	India	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:37, 13 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:32, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Jithin Madathil Subran (born 16 January 1998) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club NorthEast United and the India national team. He was the top scorer of Santosh trophy 2017-18 Edition.

Club career

Jithin studied in Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.The attacker has represented Kerala football team in Santosh Trophy.[1]

FC Kerala

Jithin MS started his career with F.C. Kerala in 2016.

Kerala Blasters Reserves

After a successful campaign in Kerala Premier League. Jithin MS was signed by Kerala Blasters FC by paying a transfer fee to F.C. Kerala. He appeared for the Kerala Blasters B in I-League 2nd Division but never went on to play for the first team.[2] He was loaned to Ozone F.C. in 2018.

Gokulam Kerala

Gokulam Kerala signed Jithin MS[3] on free transfer from Kerala Blasters FC in 2019.[4] On 9 January 2021, Jithin made his first appearance for Gokulam Kerala FC as a 74th minute substitute.[5] In the 2021–22 I-League season, he scored a goal against Real Kashmir in their 5–1 win.[6]

At the 2022 AFC Cup group-stage opener, Jithin MS and his side achieved a historic 4–2 win against Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan,[7] in which he scored a goal.

NorthEast United

On 18 August 2022, Jithin Joined NorthEast United on a 3 years deal.[8] He made his debut for the club on 2 September against Sudeva Delhi, coming on as a 61st minute substitute for Sandeep Thapa and NorthEast United won the match in 2-0 scoreline.[9]

Career statistics

Club

As of 18 September 2024[10]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Others		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
FC Kerala	2017–18	I-League 2nd Division	6	3	0	0	0	0	–		6	3
Kerala Blasters B	2018–19		5	0	0	0	0	0	–		5	0
Gokulam Kerala	2019–20	I-League	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		0	0
	2020–21		6	1	0	0	3[a]	1	–		9	2
	2021–22		17	4	0	0	8[a][b]	1	3[c]	1	28	6
	Total		23	5	0	0	11	2	3	1	37	8
NorthEast United	2022–23	Indian Super League	16	1	4[d]	1	1[b]	0	–		21	2
	2023–24		20	4	3[d]	1	4[b]	0	–		27	5
	2024–25		1	0	0	0	6[b]	4	–		7	4
	Total		37	5	7	2	11	4	0	0	55	11
Career total			71	13	7	2	22	6	3	1	103	22

1. Appearance(s) in IFA Shield
2. Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
3. Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
4. Appearance(s) in Super Cup

Honours

Kerala State Football Team

• Santosh Trophy: 2017–18

Gokulam Kerala

• I-League: 2020–21,[11] 2021–22[12]

NorthEast United

• Durand Cup: 2024[13]

Individual

• Durand Cup Golden Ball: 2024

References

1. "19 year old Thrissur lad Jithin MS dazzles on day one of final stage of Santosh Trophy!". footballcounter.com. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
2. "Jithin MS becomes Kerala's first football player to sign for a club receiving transfer fee". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
3. "I-League: Gokulam Kerala's Jithin MS hoping for a fresh start after frustrating Kerala Blasters stint". goal.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
4. "GOKULAM KERALA FC HAS COMPLETED THE SIGNING OF KERALA'S SANTOSH TROPHY HERO JITHIN MS FOR THE UPCOMING I-LEAGUE SEASON". sportshunt.in. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
5. "Gokulam Kerala FC vs Chennai City FC". Espn. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
6. Das Sharma, Amitabha (7 March 2022). "I-League: Gokulam Kerala thrashes Real Kashmir 5-1, Mohammedan Sporting beats Sreenidi Deccan 3-1". sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
7. TEAM SPORTSTAR, 18:29 IST (18 May 2022). "AFC Cup: Gokulam Kerala beats ATK Mohun Bagan in group opener". sportstar.thehindu.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportstar. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
8. "From God's own country to the hills of NorthEast! A new midfield engine, welcome 𝗝𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗦". @NEUtdFC. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
9. "NEUFC beat Sudeva Delhi, Emil and Jithin make debut for Highlanders". www.indiansuperleague.com. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
10. Jithin M. S. at Soccerway
11. "Gokulam Kerala FC Stage Sensational Comeback To Win Maiden I-League Title vs TRAU". Outlook India. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
12. TEAM SPORTSTAR, 21:22 IST (14 May 2022). "Gokulam Kerala 2-1 Mohammedan SC Highlights: GKFC becomes 1st club in 15 years to defend the I-League". sportstar.thehindu.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportstar. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
13. Das Sharma, Amitabha (26 August 2024). "SLFC 0–3 NEUFC Highlights, Durand Cup 2024 Semifinal: NorthEast United enters maiden final with win against Shillong United". Sportstar. Shillong. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.