Nikhil Prabhu once again joined the Odisha FC from Hyderabad FC for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal, with the option to extend for a further year, the club announced on Wednesday.
In December Nikhil Prabhu joined the team on loan basis and made three appearances in the Indian Super League (ISL).
The 21-year-old is a versatile defender who can play in multiple positions and even contribute, occasionally, with his goalscoring opportunities. The Hyderabad-born youngster is a specialist when it comes to set pieces.
Nikhil Prabhu started hi carreer in footbal in Gujarat when he was just nine year old. Later he moved to Mumbai with family for greener pastures and captained the U16s and U18s state sides before joining Mumbai FC in 2017.
He represented several local clubs including PIFA Colaba, Kenkre FC, and the then MDFA Elite Division side Mumbai FC.
Prabhu shone in the MDFA Elite Division, Khelo India games, and the Santosh Trophy throughout his time in the state.
He captained Hyderabad FC in the 2nd Division League last season and has been named to the first-team roster for the 2020-21 Indian Super League season.
The defender is also expected to be a positive influence in the Odisha FC dressing room with his attitude on and off the pitch.
He is the first sign in for the Odisha FC team as a fresh contestant. Check here complete ISL 2022/23 Ins and Out Transfer rumours details.
Odisha FC Ready For ISL 2022/23
The Juggernauts had a disappointing 2021-22 season as they finished seventh in the points table, 11 points behind the playoff spots. Midway through the season, the Odisha club had to part ways with their former boss Kiko Ramírez as the results weren’t coming their way.
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