ISL 2022-23: We want to win the ISL for our fans – Chennaiyin FC midfielder Jockson Dhas

Chennaiyin FC midfielder Jockson Dhas has revealed that they want to win the upcoming Hero Indian Super League for their fans. The fans will return to the stadium after two years in the tournament. The last two seasons were played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The upcoming season will be the maiden contract for Dhas in the Hero ISL. He signed a two-year deal with Marina Machans that will keep them in the club till the end of the 2024 season earlier in July.

Dhas had played a key role in the success of Chennai City FC in the I-league. The midfielder revealed how he started his footballing career.

Jockson Dhas said while talking to Sportskeeda, “I grew up in Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu. My family didn’t allow me to play football. They wanted to see me as a doctor or an engineer.

“Also in my area a very less number of kids used to play football. But I always wanted to become a professional footballer. I started playing football at the school level. I used to play with my seniors. After moving to college I started playing University games. In this way, I came to football.”

Dhas revealed he has learned a lot while playing for his college and then grew in stature as he rose through the ranks.

He added, “I learned a lot of things while playing for my college. I have learned a lot from it. After finishing college I went to Chennai City FC trials. I was selected. After playing for Tamil Nadu in Santosh Trophy I got a job. After Chennai City got defunct, I faced a lot of hardships. I used to play only office games at that time.

“Later I signed for Madan Maharaj FC. But my aim was to play in ISL. I got a fracture during my tenure at Madan Maharaj which kept me out for a long time. Finally, I received an offer from Chennaiyin FC and I signed for them.”