Rakesh Pradhan (born 2 August 1993), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League 2nd Division club Bengaluru United.
[2] While still a regular with the academy set-up, Pradhan made his first appearances for the Shillong Lajong first team during the 2013–14 I-League.
Pradhan appeared on the bench on three occasions, against Dempo, Pune, and East Bengal, but didn't see any time on the pitch.
[3][4][5] More than four years later, prior to the 2017–18 season, Pradhan was added to the Shillong Lajong first team for the I-League.
On 4 April 2018, Pradhan scored his first professional goal against Pune City in the Super Cup.