Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), Bengaluru FC on Sunday announced the signing of an Indian defender Rahul Bheke on a two-year deal. Rahul Bheke returns to the club after three years.
Bheke began his career in the youth ranks of Mahindra United before progressing through clubs like Air India, Mumbai Tigers, and Mumbai FC, before joining East Bengal FC in 2015.
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Born in Mumbai, he embarked on his ISL journey with Kerala Blasters FC in 2015, followed by a stint with FC Pune City in ISL 2016, where he featured in 10 matches for the Stallions. His performances caught the attention of Bengaluru FC during the ISL 2017-18 draft, where he made a significant impact.
Bheke continued to excel in the 2018-19 season, making crucial contributions in both defence and offence, including the winning header against FC Goa in the final which helped the Blues secure the ISL Cup for the first time.
In 2021, the defender signed a two-year deal with Mumbai City FC. He quickly established himself as a cornerstone of their defence and eventually captained the side to two trophies.
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Bheke even made history for Mumbai City FC in the AFC Champions League, scoring the decisive header in a 2-1 triumph over Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, marking a milestone as the first Indian player to score in the prestigious competition.
In his second season with the club, he helped them secure the prestigious League Shield before playing a crucial role in their ISL Cup triumph the following season.
The India international is among the most experienced defenders in the league, having made 150 appearances for four different clubs.
