Bhola Prasad (footballer)

Bhola Prasad
Born	(1987-02-03) February 3, 1987 Goa, India
Occupation	Former professional footballer
Years active	2004–2014
Known for	Midfielder for East Bengal, Tollygunge Agragami, Mahindra United, ONGC, HAL, Rangdajied United

Bhola Prasad (born 3 February 1987) is a former Indian professional footballer who operated primarily as a midfielder. Throughout his playing tenure, he represented clubs including East Bengal, Tollygunge Agragami, Mahindra United, ONGC, HAL, and Rangdajied United.

Club career

Prasad initiated his football journey at the Tata Football Academy before signing with National Football League team East Bengal in 2004. After completing one season there, he transferred to Tollygunge Agragami, competing in both the National Football League and the Calcutta Football League. During his spell with Tollygunge Agragami, Prasad earned selection for West Bengal's under-21 squad that took part in the 2006 Dutta Ray Trophy. Following this period, he joined Mumbai-based Mahindra United in 2006 and remained with them until the club's dissolution in May 2010 after the 2009–10 I-League campaign.

Subsequent to Mahindra United's disbandment, Prasad signed for ONGC, another Mumbai outfit recently promoted from the I-League 2nd Division. After a single season marked by the club's relegation, he moved to Bangalore-based HAL. His stint at HAL was brief before he transitioned to Rangdajied United competing in the I-League 2nd Division. In 2013, Prasad contributed to Rangdajied United's promotion to the I-League. He made his top-tier debut on 20 October 2013 against Mohammedan, a match that ended in a 3–0 loss. Despite finishing two places above relegation, Rangdajied United were subsequently expelled from the I-League at the conclusion of that season.

Following his departure from Rangdajied United, Prasad returned to ONGC and took part in various regional tournaments representing the club.

International career

Prasad represented the India U-17 squad during their campaign in the 2002 AFC U-17 Championship.

Professional statistics

Club appearances and goals by season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Overall
		Division	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals
Rangdajied United	2013–14	I-League	6	0	—	—	—	—	6	0
Total career			6	0	0	0	0	0	6	0

Honours

Rangdajied United

• I-League 2nd Division: 2013