The defensive midfielder's journey has been thorny but the future looks bright...
As part of our NxGn India series, Goal takes a closer look at the most promising young talents in the country. Having revealed the ten potential stars who have found a place in this year's list, it's time for an in-depth peek at these players who could play a huge part in the country's future.
Next up is the talented Indian Arrows player Ricky Shabong whose journey to where he is right now has been one of sweat and toil.