Bidyananda Singh
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 November 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Manipur, India | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlético de Kolkata | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Sport Authority of India | ||
| 2012–2016 | AIFF Elite Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016– | Atlético de Kolkata | 1 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2010 | India U14 | ||
| India U16 | |||
| India U19 | |||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 October 2016. | |||
Budyananda Singh (born 27 November 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Atlético de Kolkata in the Indian Super League.
Career
Early career
Born in Manipur, Singh was selected for the Sports Authority of India in 2008 at the age of 11.[1] The move to the Sports Authority of India was a major decision for Singh, as it allowed his family to not have to pay for his care as the academy would pay for his football coaching and his food: "Moving to the SAI complex meant that my parents didn’t have to worry about my meals, nor did they have to worry about my equipment as the academy provided me with the boots and kit."[1] Singh soon impressed scouts from the All India Football Federation under-13 side and was called up for international camps. In 2014, Singh was one of two Indians who played in a one-week camp at the Aspire Academy in Qatar.[2] After the camp, Singh became the second Indian, after Milan Basumatary, to be selected into the tournament all-star side.[2] Singh also impressed scouts well enough at the tournament to be scouted by Spanish side, FC Barcelona.[2] After returning from Qatar, Singh played for the AIFF Elite Academy.[2]
Atlético de Kolkata
On 14 June 2016 it was announced that Singh, along with a host of other Indian players, had signed with Atlético de Kolkata of the Indian Super League.[3] He made his professional debut for the team on 25 October 2016 against Mumbai City.[4]
International
Singh has played for India at the under-14, under-16, and under-19 levels.[1]
Career statistics
- As of 25 October 2016[5]
| Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlético de Kolkata | 2016 | ISL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- 1 2 3 Judge, Shahid (20 February 2014). "Manipur footballer Bidyananda on Barcelona radar". Indian Express. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Parikh, Siddharth (20 February 2014). "U-17 Manipur footballer Bidyananda Singh impresses Barcelona scouts". SportsKeeda. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ "ATK Indians". Atletico de Kolkata. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ "Atletico de Kolkata - Mumbai City". Soccerway.
- ↑ Bidyananda Singh profile at Soccerway