Rohit Kumar

Early career

Born in Delhi, Kumar represented and captained Delhi in the B.C. Roy Trophy in 2013. He soon joined the academy of DSK Shivajians. He also played for the DSK Shivajians B side in local league matches.

DSK Shivajians

In August 2016 it was announced that Kumar was called up to the DSK Shivajians senior side for the 2016 Durand Cup. He scored his first goal for the senior side nine minutes into his debut in the club's first match of the Durand Cup on 28 August 2016 against Sporting Goa. His goal was the first as DSK Shivajians won 2–1. He then scored a brace in the side's next match against Gangtok Himalayan as DSK Shivajians once again won 2–1. He then scored again in the very next match against Indian Navy. His 36th-minute goal was the equalizer for DSK Shivajians as they drew the match 3–3. Kumar then made his professional debut for the club in the I-League on 14 January 2017 against East Bengal. He came on as an 87th-minute substitute for Gouramangi Singh as DSK Shivajians were defeated 2–1.

FC Pune City

Rohit made his professional debut for FC Pune City in the Indian Super League on 22 November 2017 against Delhi Dynamos FC. The very next match against ATK on 26 November 2017 in Kolkata he scored his first ISL goal for the club, which resulted in FC Pune City winning the match 4–1. His second goal also came against ATK in the 77th minute at the home ground of FC Pune City at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex.

Hyderabad…

Kumar has represented the India under-19s. On 14 March 2023, Kumar was called up to the Indian senior squad for the first time. He made his debut against Kyrgyzstan on 28 March, replacing Anirudh Thapa after 67 minutes in a 2–0 victory.

Club

As of 14 March 2024

International

As of 4 July 2023

Bengaluru

Durand Cup: 2022 India

SAFF Championship: 2023 Tri-Nation Series: 2023 Intercontinental Cup: 2023