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{{short description|Indian football player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Akash Mishra
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Akash Mishra
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|11|27|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Balrampur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]
| height = {{height|m=1.83}}
| currentclub = [[Hyderabad FC]]
| clubnumber = 13
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Wing-back|Left-back]]
| youthyears1 = 2018–2020
| youthclubs1 = U Dream Football Academy
| years1 = 2017–2019
| clubs1 = [[Indian Arrows]]
| caps1 = 23
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2020–
| clubs2 = [[Hyderabad FC]]
| caps2 = 20
| goals2 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2018–2021
| nationalteam1 = [[India football team|India U20]]
| nationalcaps1 = 10
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalyears2 = 2021–
| nationalteam2 = [[India national football team|India]]
| nationalcaps2 = 4
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalteam-update = 17:24, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
| club-update = 17:20, 19 May 2021 (UTC)
}}

'''Akash Mishra '''(born 27 November 2001) is an Indian professional [[association football|football player]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Wing-back|left-back]] for [[Indian Super League]] side [[Hyderabad FC]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hyderabad FC Squad Details|url=https://hyderabadfc.co.in/squad/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=HyderabadFC.co.in|language=en-US|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416031550/https://hyderabadfc.co.in/squad/}}</ref> and the [[India national football team|Indian national football team]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Senior Men|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/national-team/men/senior|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=All India Football Federation|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123040727/http://www.the-aiff.com/national-team/men/senior}}</ref>

==Club career==

=== Early life and youth career ===
Born in [[Uttar Pradesh]], Akash began his football career by joining the U Dream Football Academy on 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Apr 15|first1=Riddhiman DuttaRiddhiman Dutta / Updated|last2=2020|last3=Ist|first3=20:51|title=Sky is not the limit for Akash Mishra|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/sport/football/sky-is-not-the-limit-for-akash-mishra/articleshow/75164307.cms|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513062857/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/sport/football/sky-is-not-the-limit-for-akash-mishra/articleshow/75164307.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He stayed at the U Dream Football Academy in Germany for three-years, and returned to India in 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hyderabad FC rope in youngsters Akash Mishra, Rohit Danu and Biaka Jongte|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/hyderabad-fc-rope-in-youngsters-akash-mishra-rohit-danu-and-biaka-jongte/1956611|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Outlook India|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516100841/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/hyderabad-fc-rope-in-youngsters-akash-mishra-rohit-danu-and-biaka-jongte/1956611}}</ref> when Indian Arrows came calling for Akash after he made it to the India U18 team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akash Mishra {{!}} Defender {{!}} Hyderabad FC First Team Player Profile|url=https://hyderabadfc.co.in/players-and-staff/akash-mishra/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Hyderabad FC|language=en-US|archive-date=19 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519165709/https://hyderabadfc.co.in/players-and-staff/akash-mishra/}}</ref>

=== Indian Arrows ===
Akash penned his first professional contract with [[I-League]] club [[Indian Arrows]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akash Mishra {{!}} Career Statistics|url=https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/384232-akash-mishra|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=footballdatabase.eu|archive-date=25 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425160020/https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/384232-akash-mishra}}</ref> He made his professional debut in the [[2018–19 I-League]] season against [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong FC]] on 13 January 2019 as a substitute for [[Rohit Danu]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 January 2019|title=I-League 2018-19: Dominant Indian Arrows send Shillong Lajong packing {{!}} Starting XIs {{!}} I-League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ae/match/shillong-lajong-v-indian-arrows/lineups/43yc0p6scrd8cvlt7lrdyi5ii|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513101445/https://www.goal.com/en-ae/match/shillong-lajong-v-indian-arrows/lineups/43yc0p6scrd8cvlt7lrdyi5ii}}</ref> which ended in a 0–3 victory for Indian Arrows.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=I-League: Shillong Lajong lose 0-3 at home to Indian Arrows|url=https://scroll.in/field/909305/i-league-shillong-lajong-lose-0-3-at-home-to-indian-arrows|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513101442/https://scroll.in/field/909305/i-league-shillong-lajong-lose-0-3-at-home-to-indian-arrows|url-status=live}}</ref> He made it to the lineup for the first time against [[NEROCA F.C.|NEROCA FC]] on 1 February,<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 February 2019|title=I-League 2018-19: Katsumi Yusa's brace helps NEROCA do the double over Indian Arrows|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/indian-arrows-v-neroca/46i5q71u6yp0yi3vpjmbqibu2|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513102514/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/indian-arrows-v-neroca/46i5q71u6yp0yi3vpjmbqibu2}}</ref> which ended in a 2–3 defeat for the Arrows.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Bhubaneswar/PanchkulaFebruary 1|first1=India Today Web Desk|last2=February 1|first2=2019UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2019 20:53|title=I-League: Neroca FC win thriller against Indian Arrows|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/i-league-indian-arrows-vs-neroca-fc-minerva-vs-aizawl-1444700-2019-02-01|access-date=2021-05-13|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513102514/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/i-league-indian-arrows-vs-neroca-fc-minerva-vs-aizawl-1444700-2019-02-01|url-status=live}}</ref> Akash played his last match of the season on 24 February 2019 against [[Real Kashmir FC]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Arrows v Real Kashmir Starting XIs, 24/02/2019, I-League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ke/match/indian-arrows-v-real-kashmir/lineups/4bi3hl1jv0vjc00iwgcyzmiju|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513103718/https://www.goal.com/en-ke/match/indian-arrows-v-real-kashmir/lineups/4bi3hl1jv0vjc00iwgcyzmiju|url-status=live}}</ref> which ended in a thrilling 2–2 draw.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-24|title=Real Kashmir Draw 2-2 With Indian Arrows in I-League|url=https://www.news18.com/news/sports/real-kashmir-draw-2-2-with-indian-arrows-in-i-league-2046979.html|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.news18.com|language=en|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513103719/https://www.news18.com/news/sports/real-kashmir-draw-2-2-with-indian-arrows-in-i-league-2046979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He stayed at the club for the [[2019–20 I-League]] season,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Arrows Squad {{!}} 2019-20 I-League season|url=https://www.espn.in/football/team/squad/_/id/18899/season/2019/league/IND.2|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=ESPN|language=en|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513105553/https://www.espn.in/football/team/squad/_/id/18899/season/2019/league/IND.2}}</ref> and played his first of the season against Gokulam Kerala on 6 December 2019, which Indian Arrows lost 0–1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Arrows vs. Gokulam Kerala FC - Football Match Summary - December 6, 2019|url=https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/559506|access-date=2021-05-13|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref> Akash played his last match for the club against [[TRAU FC]] on 8 March 2020, which ended 0–1 to TRAU.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 March 2020|title=Deepak Devrani's late strike seals three points for TRAU FC against Indian Arrows {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/trau-v-indian-arrows/c6psz7cndo1i128xdvryamkbu|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513105551/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/trau-v-indian-arrows/c6psz7cndo1i128xdvryamkbu}}</ref> After the 2019–20 I-League season, after making 23 appearances over two seasons for the club,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akash Mishra - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive|url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/people/soccer/akash-mishra/300200/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=globalsportsarchive.com|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513110018/https://globalsportsarchive.com/people/soccer/akash-mishra/300200/|url-status=live}}</ref> Akash left Indian Arrows for the Indian Super League club [[Hyderabad FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-23|title=Hyderabad FC to rope in Indian Arrows defender Akash Mishra for Rs. 40 lacs|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-hyderabad-fc-akash-mishra/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Khel Now|language=en-US|archive-date=18 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018094646/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-hyderabad-fc-akash-mishra|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Hyderabad FC===

==== 2020–21 ISL season: Debut and breakthrough ====
On 16 October 2020, it was announced that [[Hyderabad FC]] have signed Akash Mishra, along with Rohit Danu and Biaka Jongte under a three-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hyderabad FC sign Akash Mishra, Rohit Danu and Biaka Jongte|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/press-releases/hyderabad-fc-sign-akash-mishra-rohit-danu-and-biaka-jongte|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118133546/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/press-releases/hyderabad-fc-sign-akash-mishra-rohit-danu-and-biaka-jongte|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his debut on 23 November 2020 in Hyderabad's opening match of the season against Odisha, which ended 0–1 to Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-23|title=ISL 2020-21 Highlights: Hyderabad FC dominant in 1-0 win against Odisha FC|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/isl-2020-21-odisha-vs-hyderabad-live-score-updates-7062626/|access-date=2021-05-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504144825/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/isl-2020-21-odisha-vs-hyderabad-live-score-updates-7062626/|url-status=live}}</ref> Mishra had an impressive spell with the club, and was one of the developmental players to clock most number of minutes during the season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Long-term planning and young Indian talents behind Hyderabad FC's success|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/indian-super-league/2021/feb/11/long-term-planning-and-young-indian-talents-behind-hyderabad-fcs-success-2262758.html|access-date=2021-05-15|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515071208/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/indian-super-league/2021/feb/11/long-term-planning-and-young-indian-talents-behind-hyderabad-fcs-success-2262758.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL 2020-21: Akash Mishra, Rahul KP, Wangjam signify rise of developmental players|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-features/isl-developmental-players-rule-akash-mishra-hyderabad-rahul-kp-kerala-blasters-suresh-wangjam-bengaluru-rahim-ali-chennaiyin-aniket-jadhav-jamshedpur/article33744665.ece|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Sportstar|language=en|archive-date=6 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206002204/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-features/isl-developmental-players-rule-akash-mishra-hyderabad-rahul-kp-kerala-blasters-suresh-wangjam-bengaluru-rahim-ali-chennaiyin-aniket-jadhav-jamshedpur/article33744665.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> After his standout performance in the month of January in 2021, he was awarded with the Emerging Player of the Month award by the Indian Super League jury.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akash Mishra wins Emerging Player of the Month for January ahead of Lalengmawia and Asish Rai|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/akash-mishra-wins-emerging-player-of-the-month-for-january-ahead-of-lalengmawia-and-asish-rai|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515112752/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/akash-mishra-wins-emerging-player-of-the-month-for-january-ahead-of-lalengmawia-and-asish-rai|url-status=live}}</ref> He gradually developed into one of the most important players in the team, and won his first ever Hero of the Match award in the match against [[SC East Bengal]] on 12 February 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 February 2021|title=SC East Bengal vs Hyderabad FC {{!}} 1-1 {{!}} Live Score Update, Commentary, Scorecard|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/36757-sc-east-bengal-vs-hyderabad-fc|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515071540/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/36757-sc-east-bengal-vs-hyderabad-fc}}</ref> which ended in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Feb 12|first1=PTI /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=22:23|title=ISL: Late goal helps Hyderabad FC hold SC East Bengal to 1-1 draw {{!}} Football News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/isl-late-goal-helps-hyderabad-fc-hold-sc-east-bengal-to-1-1-draw/articleshow/80885059.cms|access-date=2021-05-15|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515071208/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/isl-late-goal-helps-hyderabad-fc-hold-sc-east-bengal-to-1-1-draw/articleshow/80885059.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Akash had a tremendous debut season, as he appeared in every matches for Hyderabad in the [[2020–21 Indian Super League season]], and was ranked second for the most number of tackles made by a defender that season with 80 tackles in his name, and was also ranked second in terms of most number of interceptions by a player that season with a figure of 55 interceptions, and 48 clearances, and 37 blocks in his name in his debut ISL campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Small town, big dreams: Akash is the limit for this Balrampur boy|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/indian-super-league/2021/mar/11/small-town-big-dreams-akash-mishra-is-the-limit-for-this-balrampur-boy-2274948.html|access-date=2021-05-19|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=19 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519170709/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/indian-super-league/2021/mar/11/small-town-big-dreams-akash-mishra-is-the-limit-for-this-balrampur-boy-2274948.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==International career==

=== Youth ===
Akash was a part of [[India national under-20 football team]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kundu|first=Abhishek|date=2019-09-19|title=2019 SAFF U-18 Championship: India's Fixtures, Telecast & Live Streaming Details, Squad, Opponents, Venue|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/2019-saff-u-18-championship-india-s-fixtures-telecast-live-streaming-details-squad-opponents-venue|access-date=2021-05-16|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us|archive-date=13 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013135628/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/2019-saff-u-18-championship-india-s-fixtures-telecast-live-streaming-details-squad-opponents-venue|url-status=live}}</ref> that won the [[2019 SAFF U-18 Championship]] in Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite news |title=SAFF U-18 Championship: India hand Maldives 4-0 thrashing, setup summit clash with Bangladesh |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/saff-u-18-championship-india-hand-maldives-4-0-thrashing-setup-summit-clash-with-bangladesh-7415351.html |access-date=1 November 2019 |archive-date=26 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026012703/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/saff-u-18-championship-india-hand-maldives-4-0-thrashing-setup-summit-clash-with-bangladesh-7415351.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He played seven matches in the tournament, and scored two goals along the way.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=Hyderabad FC signs youngsters Akash Mishra, Rohit Danu and Biaka Jongte|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/hyderabad-fc-signs-youngsters-akash-mishra-rohit-danu-biaka-jongte-isl-indian-football-news-updates/article32873728.ece|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Sportstar|language=en|archive-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112184948/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/hyderabad-fc-signs-youngsters-akash-mishra-rohit-danu-biaka-jongte-isl-indian-football-news-updates/article32873728.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> After the SAFF U-18 Championship, Akash was again called-up for the under-18 team to compete in the [[Granatkin Memorial|2019 Granatkin Memorial]] tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=India U-19 to meet host Russia, Bulgaria in Granatkin Memorial tournament|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/india-u-19-football-team-squad-russia-tournament-bulgaria-argentina-iran-floyd-pinto/article27287020.ece|date=29 May 2019|access-date=1 November 2019|archive-date=1 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101153555/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/india-u-19-football-team-squad-russia-tournament-bulgaria-argentina-iran-floyd-pinto/article27287020.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> He scored a goal in the last group stage match of India against [[Bulgaria national under-18 football team|Bulgaria]] on 9 June 2019, which helped India to clinch a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 June 2019|title=AKASH'S HEADER EARNS INDIA U19 1-1 DRAW AGAINST BULGARIA|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/akash-header-earns-india-u19-1-1-draw-against-bulgaria|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=All India Football Federation|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516101640/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/akash-header-earns-india-u19-1-1-draw-against-bulgaria}}</ref> Akash appeared in all three matches for India in the tournament, and registered one goal in his name.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KOSAREV STRIKES THRICE TO DOWN INDIA U-19 IN GRANATKIN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/kosarev-strikes-thrice-to-down-india-u-19-in-granatkin-memorial-tournament|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=All India Football Federation|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516101638/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/kosarev-strikes-thrice-to-down-india-u-19-in-granatkin-memorial-tournament}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=MOLDOVA PIP INDIA 2-1 IN NAIL-BITING CONTEST|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/moldova-pip-india-2-1-in-nail-biting-contest|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=All India Football Federation|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516101640/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/moldova-pip-india-2-1-in-nail-biting-contest}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=AKASH HEADER EARNS INDIA U19 1-1 DRAW AGAINST BULGARIA|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/akash-header-earns-india-u19-1-1-draw-against-bulgaria|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=All India Football Federation|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516101640/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/akash-header-earns-india-u19-1-1-draw-against-bulgaria}}</ref>

=== Senior ===
Akash was included in the 35-member list of probables for the [[India national football team|Indian national team’s]] back-to-back International Friendlies against [[Oman]] and [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stimac names list of probables for International Friendlies against Oman and UAE|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/stimac-names-list-of-probables-for-international-friendlies-against-oman-and-uae|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-17|website=All India Football Federation|archive-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302185927/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/stimac-names-list-of-probables-for-international-friendlies-against-oman-and-uae}}</ref> On 25 March 2021, he made his senior international debut in a friendly match against [[Oman national football team|Oman]], along with 9 other debutants,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy with Oman result, and 10 players making their debuts: Stimac|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/happy-with-oman-result-and-10-players-making-their-debuts-stimac|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-17|website=All India Football Federation|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517081404/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/happy-with-oman-result-and-10-players-making-their-debuts-stimac}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=10 debutants and impactful changes - New-look India makes a comeback {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/new-look-india-makes-a-comeback-10-debutants-and-impactful/10g41e80oqz1m1sblrnna5njym|access-date=2021-05-17|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517081403/https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/new-look-india-makes-a-comeback-10-debutants-and-impactful/10g41e80oqz1m1sblrnna5njym|url-status=live}}</ref> which ended in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India vs Oman, Match Highlights: Manvir Singh's equaliser sees India grind out draw under immense pressure|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/india-vs-oman-match-highlights-manvir-singhs-equaliser-sees-india-grind-out-draw-under-immense-pressure-9463261.html|access-date=25 March 2021|website=First Post|archive-date=25 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325162108/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/india-vs-oman-match-highlights-manvir-singhs-equaliser-sees-india-grind-out-draw-under-immense-pressure-9463261.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-30|title=Analysing the performances of Indian debutants against Oman, UAE|url=https://khelnow.com/football/fifa-international-friendlies-india-oman-uae-debutants-analysis/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=Khel Now|language=en-US|archive-date=30 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330111803/https://khelnow.com/football/fifa-international-friendlies-india-oman-uae-debutants-analysis|url-status=live}}</ref> He was then called-up for the Indian squad to play their rest of the matches in the [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers]] against [[Qatar national football team|Qatar]], [[Bangladesh national football team|Bangladesh]] and [[Afghanistan national football team|Afghanistan]] respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-19|title=Five HFC players called up to Indian National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers|url=https://hyderabadfc.co.in/2021/announcement/five-hfc-players-called-up-to-indian-national-team-for-upcoming-world-cup-qualifiers/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Hyderabad FC|language=en-US|archive-date=19 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519165402/https://hyderabadfc.co.in/2021/announcement/five-hfc-players-called-up-to-indian-national-team-for-upcoming-world-cup-qualifiers/}}</ref>

== Style of play ==
Akash is a [[Defender (association football)#Wing-back|left-back]], who is praised by many for his prolific display down the flanks.<ref>{{Cite web|last=K|first=Vyshakh|date=2020-11-28|title=ISL 2020-21: Will Hyderabad FC's Akash Mishra be the best left-back the country has ever seen?|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2020-21-will-hyderabad-fc-s-akash-mishra-best-left-back-country-ever-seen|access-date=2021-05-18|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518094850/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2020-21-will-hyderabad-fc-s-akash-mishra-best-left-back-country-ever-seen|url-status=live}}</ref> He is known for his positioning on the pitch, and is also known for his crosses down the wings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ISL 2020-21: Mishra, Apuia and other youngsters who impressed this season|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2021/03/04/isl-2020-21-mishra-apuia-and-other-youngsters-who-impressed-this-season.html|access-date=2021-05-18|website=The Week|language=en|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513060440/https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2021/03/04/isl-2020-21-mishra-apuia-and-other-youngsters-who-impressed-this-season.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His coach at Hyderabad, [[Manolo Márquez|Manolo Marquez]], praised him, after he made his debut for the club in the post-match conference by adding, "I think he [Akash] is a very quiet player. He has a very good mentality, and for me, he will be one of the best left-backs in India soon. I think he is a very good left-back."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-23|title=Manolo Marquez: Akash Mishra can be one of best left-backs in India|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-odisha-fc-hyderabad-fc-manolo-marquez-post-match-press-conference/|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Khel Now|language=en-US|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518094850/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-odisha-fc-hyderabad-fc-manolo-marquez-post-match-press-conference|url-status=live}}</ref> Akash is considered to be one of the best young talents in Indian football.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akash Mishra - Rising Star Of Indian Football {{!}} ISL 2020-21 {{!}} IFTWC - Indian Football Team For World Cup|url=https://iftwc.com/akash-mishra-rising-star-of-indian-football-isl-2020-21/|access-date=2021-05-18|language=en-US|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518095651/https://iftwc.com/akash-mishra-rising-star-of-indian-football-isl-2020-21/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dey|first=Sayak Dipta|date=2021-03-04|title=ISL 2020-21: Top 10 Young Indian Talents of the Season|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2020-21-top-10-young-indian-talents-season|access-date=2021-05-18|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518095642/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2020-21-top-10-young-indian-talents-season|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Moulee|first=Chandra|date=2021-01-06|title=ISL 2020-21: 5 youngsters who impressed in ISL 7 and will be big names next season|url=https://www.insidesport.co/isl-2020-21-5-youngsters-who-impressed-in-isl-7-and-will-be-big-names-next-season/|access-date=2021-05-18|website=InsideSport|language=en-gb|archive-date=10 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410114901/https://www.insidesport.co/isl-2020-21-5-youngsters-who-impressed-in-isl-7-and-will-be-big-names-next-season/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Akash was born on 27 November 2001 in [[Balrampur]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-13|title=Mummy’s influence on my life has been immense: Akash Mishra|url=https://hyderabadfc.co.in/2021/media-watch/mummys-influence-on-my-life-has-been-immense-akash-mishra/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Hyderabad FC|language=en-US|archive-date=19 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519164945/https://hyderabadfc.co.in/2021/media-watch/mummys-influence-on-my-life-has-been-immense-akash-mishra/}}</ref> In an interview with [[The New Indian Express]], he told that he used to play cricket in his early childhood, but left the sport to play football, after seeing his cousin play the sport.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-11|title=Small town, big dreams: Akash is the limit for this Balrampur boy|url=https://hyderabadfc.co.in/2021/media-watch/small-town-big-dreams-akash-is-the-limit-for-this-balrampur-boy/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Hyderabad FC|language=en-US|archive-date=19 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519164940/https://hyderabadfc.co.in/2021/media-watch/small-town-big-dreams-akash-is-the-limit-for-this-balrampur-boy/}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
=== Club ===
{{updated|18 May 2021}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=India - A. Mishra - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/akash-mishra/578775/|access-date=2021-05-18|website=int.soccerway.com|archive-date=2 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210702083908/https://int.soccerway.com/players/akash-mishra/578775/|url-status=live}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|Cup
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Indian Arrows]]
|[[2018–19 I-League|2018–19]]
|rowspan="2"|[[I-League]]||7||0||0||0||—||—||7||0
|-
|[[2019–20 I-League|2019–20]]
||16||0||0||0||—||—||16||0
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Hyderabad FC|Hyderabad]]
|[[2020–21 Indian Super League|2020–21]]
|[[Indian Super League]]||20||0||0||0||—||—||20||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!43!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!43!!0
|}

===International===
{{updated|2 September 2021}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|title=Akash Mishra|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/82015/Akash_Mishra.html|access-date=2021-05-18|website=www.national-football-teams.com|language=en|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518093723/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/82015/Akash_Mishra.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! rowspan="2" |National Team
! rowspan="2" |Year
! colspan="2" |Friendlies
! colspan="2" |Qualifiers
! colspan="2" |Competition
! colspan="2" |Total
|-
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
|-
|'''[[India national football team|India]]'''
|2021
|3
|0
|1
|0
| colspan="2" |—
|4
|0
|-
! colspan="2" |Total
!3
!0
!1
!0
! colspan="2" |—
!4
!0
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{Soccerway|578775}}
* [https://www.indiansuperleague.com/players/defender-63446-akash-mishra-profile Akash Mishra] at Indian Super League
* [https://hyderabadfc.co.in/players-and-staff/akash-mishra/ Akash Mishra] at Hyderabad FC
{{Hyderabad FC squad}}

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[[Category:2001 births]]
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[[Category:People from Balrampur]]
[[Category:Footballers from Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Indian footballers]]
[[Category:Association football defenders]]
[[Category:India international footballers]]
[[Category:India youth international footballers]]
[[Category:I-League players]]
[[Category:Indian Super League players]]
[[Category:Indian Arrows players]]
[[Category:Hyderabad FC players]]

Akash Mishra - Revision history

imported>Lucas Eich at 06:59, 3 September 2021