Rahul Sharma is the latest Indian origin football player making a name for himself in the sport, find out more about him below and have a look at the Atalanta player’s biography
Rahul has recently been gaining the attention of football experts due to his noteworthy performances in the Italian Youth League.
Who is Indian Atalanta U17 football player Rahul Sharma, biography, age, family, parents, nationality and stats
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Rahul Sharma (16) 🇮🇹🇮🇳
Club : Atalanta U17
Position : Centre Forward
Playing in Italian Youth League pic.twitter.com/nYdxlTOIim— Indian Ballers (@indianballerz) December 27, 2023
Finding talent: Rahul Sharma
Rahul has Indian origins, a country in which the infrastructure for football is inadequate. Fortunately Rahul has always been able to cultivate his passion and talent for football, having been born in Italy. He currently plays for atalanta under 16 pic.twitter.com/BKmtq5tuiD— Atalanta matches views (AMV) (@ata_match_views) February 13, 2023
Sharma is one of the few Indian-origin footballers representing clubs outside India that have so far consistently displayed their capabilities.
Rahul Sharma bio and age
Rahul Sharma is an upcoming professional footballer who was born on January 19, 2007. He currently plays as a center forward for the Atalanta BC U-17 team after joining the team on July 1, 2023. Rahul Sharma has Indian origins, with his family coming from Chandigarh, and currently holds Italian citizenship. He is currently just 17 years old and has a bright future ahead of him.
Rahul Sharma career and performances
The teenage wonderkid started out his professional youth career with Italian giants Atalanta’s Youth Team, where he also received his training. After showing great promise and consistency, he eventually secured a spot on the Atalanta U-17 team, where he currently plays.
Rahul, as a player, primarily plays as a centre-forward and has so far made one appearance in the Under-17 B league for his club. During the game, he came on as a substitute for the final nine minutes and made a significant impact. Despite getting just a few minutes of play time, the teenage prodigy managed to score a significant goal.
Playing style
Rahul Sharma usually plays the role of a centre-forward with great skills at manoeuvring the ball between the opponent’s legs. He is also skilled at taking long-range shots with great precision, and often scores goals from outside the box. The youngster scored one such goal against the AS Roma U-16 team, which garnered a lot of social media attention. He also possesses a strong physique and control over the ball.
Scouting report
Atalanta is a club that has helped numerous players over the years reach their full potential while also going on to represent renowned clubs across Europe. With the talent and skills that he possesses, Rahul could certainly fit the role if nurtured and guided in a proper manner. Rahul Sharma is still at a very young age and a highly skilled individual with a lot of potential. Moreover, his experience of playing on foreign soil would be a great benefit to the Indian national team if he ever chooses to represent the country.