Nitesh Sharma

Head Coach — First Team

Nitesh Sharma leads the FC Real Bengaluru first team as Head Coach, setting the tactical model for the KSFA Super Division squad. His sessions combine video review, positional principles, and match-realistic repetitions so players understand not only what to do, but when and why. Nitesh has worked across Bangalore's competitive youth and senior leagues, building squads that compete with structure rather than improvisation. Before taking the senior role, he spent several seasons shaping U19 and development-group players preparing for first-team minutes. That pathway lens informs how he links academy habits — scanning, body shape, rest defence — to Super Division demands. Players receive candid feedback after training and matches, with individual objectives tied to the club's playing identity. Nitesh follows the AFC/AIFF coaching pathway and collaborates closely with assistant coaches, the analyst, and medical staff to balance performance with sustainable workloads. Parents and trialists can expect clear communication on selection standards, match exposure, and what improvement looks like at this level.