Kishan Sami (born 13 March 2000) is a Fijian footballer who plays as a right back for Fiji Premier League club Rewa and the Fiji national team.
Club career Sami started his career in the youth of Ba. In 2017 he made his debut for the first team. Soon after making his debut, Sami became a regular in the first 11. In 2018 he played all 3 matches in Ba's disappointing 2018 OFC Champions League campaign.
On 1 February 2020, Rakula went on a trial at Manukau United FC in New Zealand together with his teammate from Ba F.C. and the national team, Malakai Rakula.Kishan Sami and Malakai Rakula ready for trials in New Zealand , oceaniafootballcenter.home.blog, 1 February 2020 Both players signed a one-year deal with the club on 10 February 2020.Fijian duo sign for New Zealand-based club , oceaniafootballcenter.home.blog, 10 February 2020 They made their debut together on 13 March 2020 in a friendly match.Fijian duo debut for Manukau United, oceaniafootballcenter.home.blog, 13 March 2020
National team In 2018 Sami was called up by coach Christophe Gamel for the Fiji national football team. He made his debut on March 22, 2018, in a 3–2 loss against the Philippines. He came in for Narendra Rao in the 69th minute of play. In 2019, he was selected for the 2019 Pacific Games. Fiji won a bronze medal.
International goals Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first.
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 15 July 2019 National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa 6–1 10–1 2019 Pacific Games
Honours Fiji Pacific Games: Bronze Medalist, 2019, 2023
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