AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers: 5 Players who deserved to be called up for Indian national team camp

#4 Prasanth Karuthadathkuni (Kerala Blasters)

Prasanth Karuthadathkuni (left) during one of Blasters' training sessions

The Kerala-born footballer Prasanth K actually began his career as a runner. However, he began playing football early on in 2008 when suggested by his brother. Prasanth soon found a place in the Kerala U-14 team in 2010.

The youngster was also one of the few talents to be selected to play for the AIFF Regional Academy. The 21-year-old had a brief stint with the DSK Shivajians academy as well.

The Kerala Blasters roped in the talented winger in 2016. He was sent to play for I-League club Chennai City FC on loan. After impressive performances, the Blasters retained Prasanth ahead of the 2017-18 season. The number 11 got an overall game time of 518 minutes in 10 matches during the 2017-18 ISL season.

Prasanth has also got 515 minutes of game time in 10 of the matches this season. A talented player overall who could have earned a call up to the U-23 preparatory camp.