The day when my childhood dream came true-

Every child who wants to become a footballer always dream to play professionally once and i was one of them,

Making the sport you love the most as your profession means that you are winning in life.

I was 8-9 years old when i first met football and felt in love with the sport, it was like love at first sight.

I was fond of watching football matches. The way players take exit from team bus, the way they get respect from the fans. I loved everything.

I also wanted to be the same like them, it was never about the money it was all the passion.

i started my journey as an academy player, and progressed as a footballer day by day.

I went to a trail for Garhwal Diamond F.C for the Senior Division Delhi-League and i got selected in the team.

Club provided me the jerseys of the main team with my name "SALMAN" printed on it. I can't express the feeling i felt after seeing that,

The League Fixtures were announced and the match-day arrived. The players were called at the Club's ground where i saw the Team Bus waiting for us to board in.

We Traveled to B.R Ambedkar stadium, Just like how i saw professionals taking exit from the bus. I also did the same, i was wearing the teams training jersey with my headphones on and walking with attitude like a professional.

The match started, i was on the bench as i was a new player, though i was desperately waiting for my turn.

The manager called me and said "Salman go and warm-up. This is showtime".

At 78th minute, i got substituted from the striker Roshan Chhetri.

The public in the stadium started chanting my name, i was so amazed by this.

My father also came to support us. I turned around and looked at him, he was smiling cause everyone was cheering my name.

It was the most beautiful feelings i had ever felt in my life and The most iconic moment as a footballer...

Thankyou ⚽