NEEL SHELAT

I'm a devotee of the religion of football — I love following the beautiful game in all parts of the world and look at it from all angles. As a journalist, I've covered major competitions in every confederation and attended tournaments in three different continents, including the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup and 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Beyond the elite levels of the game, though, I thoroughly enjoy uncovering and telling lesser-known stories from different corners of the world, especially in the form long-form written features.

I am also proficient in both tactical and data analysis and have worked with some leading companies and outlets in those spaces to produce written features and podcasts. Additionally, I have some experience with scouting and analysis consultancy for clubs in different countries and across various levels of the game.

750+ articles published
100+ podcast episodes produced
25+ outlets featured in
6 tournaments covered on the ground
4 analytical/scouting consultancy projects