Koushik Sarkar

Koushik Sarkar (born 8 February 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League club Delhi.

Early career
Born in Chinsurah, West Bengal, Sarkar joined the Sports Authority of India in 2010. He spent three seasons there before signing with the Calcutta Football League, Kalighat Milan Sangha. He made one appearance with them before returning to the Sports Authority of India.

Sarkar captained the University of Calcutta football side during the Inter-University challenge. While with the university side, Sarkar attracted interest through two good performances against I-League side, Mohun Bagan.

East Bengal
On 6 December 2015 it was announced that Sarkar had signed a three-year contract with East Bengal of the I-League. A year later, after not playing a single match for East Bengal in the I-League, it was revealed that Sarkar had his contract terminated by East Bengal before the 2016–17 season.

International
Despite not playing professional football, Sarkar was called up to the shortlisted 40 player squad by India head coach, Stephen Constantine, in December 2015. On 27 December 2015, Sarkar made his debut for India in 2015 SAFF Championship match against Nepal, thus becoming the 503rd player to represent India internationally.

Honours
India
 * SAFF Championship: 2015

India U23
 * South Asian Games Silver medal: 2016