Meet Our Team
Get to know our Team members and see why their expertise can benefit you
Shareef Khan A.V
Founder & Chairman
Shareef Khan A. V is the Founder of Dugout Soccer Analysis and a highly qualified professional football coach holding the AFC ‘A’ License. With extensive experience in Indian football, he has worked with several I-League and Indian Super League (ISL) clubs.
Shareef was part of the I-League Champion team in the 2020-21 season, serving as a coach during that successful campaign. His expertise in tactical understanding, player development, and modern performance analysis forms the foundation of Dugout Soccer Analysis
Anjitha M
Anjitha M – CEO
Anjitha is a former professional football player who has represented at the Senior Women’s National level and competed in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) with several clubs. Following her playing career, she transitioned into football Data performance analysis, bringing her on-field experience and tactical understanding into data-driven insights. She has worked with multiple clubs as a performance analyst and continues to contribute to player and team development through advanced analysis at Dugout Soccer Analysis.
Shiril Naief
Shiril Naief leads the engineering vision at Dugout, focusing on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and sports performance. Moving beyond traditional operations, he oversees the R&D of Dugout’s core technologies, including automated video analysis systems and performance metrics platforms.
His approach combines a rigorous operational background with modern Head of operations
software architecture, ensuring every digital product is robust, secure, and precise. Shiril is responsible for driving Dugout’s technological roadmap, building the tools that will define the next generation of football analytics in India
Aslam Shafi
Head of Operations
With over eight years of experience in the professional football ecosystem, Aslam Shafi brings strong operational expertise to his role. He began his journey as an Overlays Volunteer at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 in Kochi, gaining valuable experience in event management and venue operations at an international level. Aslam later spent over Eight years with Gokulam Kerala FC, overseeing team logistics, matchday operations, and club administration. His leadership ensured smooth coordination and professional standards across national competitions. At Dugout, Aslam leads Operations, Logistics, and Strategic planning, driving efficiency and aligning every initiative with the company’s mission to elevate football performance and innovation across india
Kiran
Performance Analyst Trainer
is a highly experienced football player who has transitioned his on field expertise into the field of performance analysis. As the Head of Performance Analysis Training at Dugout Soccer Analysis, he leads the development and training programs for aspiring analysts. With a deep understanding of both the technical and tactical aspects of the game, plays a key role in bridging the gap between football knowledge and modern analytical methodologies.
Shaheela
Human Resources Administrator
Shaheela is a dedicated Human Resources Administrator with strong expertise in talent management, employee relations and organisational development. With a proactive and people centric approach, she plays a vital role in building a positive workplace culture, ensuring smooth HR operations and supporting both staff and management needs. Her strong communication skills and attention to detail help maintain professional standards and compliance across the organisation.
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with 7 years’ experience in operations, process improvement, and strategic program delivery. Expert at aligning cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Vipin
Analyst
With years of playing experience, Vipin brings deep game understanding to his role as a Football Analyst. He have a AFC C Licensed.
Arjun
Analyst
Arjun is an experienced former football player who has successfully transitioned into football analysis. His professional journey is built on deep practical knowledge of the game, allowing him to provide accurate tactical insights and performance evaluation.
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Basith
Engineer
Basith is an experienced Software Engineer with over four years of professional experience in designing, developing and maintaining reliable digital solutions. Alongside his technical career, he is a former football player with strong on-field experience, which has shaped his problem-solving mindset, discipline, and team-oriented approach