Place of birth Punjab, India Number 13 Apps (Gls) Current team DSK Shivajians F.C. | Playing position Years Team Height 1.84 m Position Defender | |
Date of birth (1997-12-10) 10 December 1997 (age 19) | ||
Mohammad Sajid Dhot (born 10 December 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for DSK Shivajians in the I-League.
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Early career
Born in Punjab, Dhot started his footballing career at the Chandigarh Football Academy, under the coaching of Harjinder Singh. Dhot eventually, along with the rest of the India under-17 side, moved to the United States to train at the IMG Academy for a year. While in the US, Dhot played in tournaments such as the IMG Cup and the Dallas Cup. After returning to India, Dhot joined the AIFF Elite Academy and played for the side in the I-League U19.
DSK Shivajians
Before the 2015–16 I-League, Dhot signed for newly established side, DSK Shivajians. He made his professional debut for the side on 14 February 2016 against Salgaocar.
International
Dhot was part of the India under-13 and under-14 sides that took part in the AFC football festivals. His performance during the festival helped Dhot earn his year abroad in the United States. Dhot soon represented India at the under-16 level. Dhot has also represented India at the under-19 level.