
An Indian footballer who made history in the Indian Super League when he became their youngest goal scorer in October at the age of 16, has been exposed as a fraud for hiding his real age.
Gourav Mukhi who plays as a striker for Jamshedpur FC has now been suspended for six months after it emerged he is actually 28 and not 16 as he listed on league documents.
According to Mail Online Football, his club registration has also been revoked with immediate effect after the striker was suspended.
The All India Football Federation statement read: 'All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee has imposed a six-month suspension on Jamshedpur FC player Gourav Mukhi with immediate effect.