Laken Limbu

Last updated
Laken Limbu
Personal information
Full name Laken Limbu
Date of birth (2002-07-24) 24 July 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Delhi FC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2024 Three Star Club 34 (3)
2024 Church Boys United
2024– Delhi FC
International career
2023– Nepal 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Laken Limbu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Delhi FC in the I-League and the Nepal national team.

Contents

Early life

Born in Singapore, Laken joined in the F-17 Football Academy at the age of 12. [1] [2] After three years, he started training with the ANZA Soccer Academy. [3] During his time in Singapore, Laken participated in football tournaments in Sweden, Malaysia, and Spain, and also played in the Aaha Rara Gold Cup 2078 in Nepal. [4] In 2021, Laken moved to Nepal permanently, joining Jhapa FC in the C-Division League qualifiers. [4]

Club career

In 2021, Laken joined Three Star Club and in his first A-Division League season, he featured in eight matches and started. With a total playing time of 405 minutes, Laken made one assist. He played the full 90 minutes twice, against Sankata Boys SC and Nepal Police Club. He played 26 games in his second season, registering 3 goals and 4 assists. His performances earned him a callup to the Nepal national team. [5] [6] Laken Limbu officially joined Delhi FC on 15th September 2024 and will be playing for the club in the I-League 2024/25 season. [7]

International career

On 15 June 2023, Laken made his international debut for Nepal in a friendly loss to the Philippines. [8] He was also part of the main squad for the 2023 SAFF Championship. [9]

Style of play

Limbu has been known for his strength. [10]

Career statistics

Club

As of 23 June 2023. [11]
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Three Star Club 2021-22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 800080
2022-23 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League26300263
Three Star Club Total34300343
Career total34300343

International

As of 21 June 2023.
Nepal national team
YearAppsGoals
202320
Total20

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maldives national football team</span> Mens association football team

The Maldives national football team represents the Maldives in international football and is controlled by the Football Association of Maldives. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nepal national football team</span> Mens association football team

The Nepal national football team represents Nepal in International men's football, and is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). A member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Nepali football team plays their home games at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pakistan national football team</span> Mens association football team representing Pakistan

The Pakistan national football team represents Pakistan in men's international football in FIFA-authorized events and is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Pakistan. Pakistan became a member of FIFA in 1948 and joined the Asian Football Confederation in 1950.

Nandhakumar Sekar is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club East Bengal and the India national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bimal Gharti Magar</span> Nepalese footballer

Bimal Gharti Magar is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Machhindra and the retired Nepal national team. Bimal is the product of Central ANFA Academy, which is controlled by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). Bimal is also the sixth youngest male scorer and international debutant in the world, making him the youngest Nepalese player to debut and score for the Nepal national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hassan Bashir</span> Pakistani footballer (born 1987)

Hassan Naweed Bashir is a professional footballer who plays for Brøndby Strand IK. Bashir has played much of his career as a forward, but has been deployed in a variety of attacking roles – as an offensive midfielder, second striker and centre forward. Born in Denmark, he played internationally for the Pakistan national team. Nicknamed as Hitman, he had been praised for his positioning, teamwork and link-up play, and had shown consistency in scoring and creating goals. A former captain and key player of the national team in the 2010s, he is seen as one of the best strikers to play for Pakistan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anjan Bista</span> Nepalese footballer

Anjan Bista is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Church Boys United and the Nepal national team. With 13 goals, Bista is Nepal's joint all time highest goal-scorer along with Hari Khadka and Nirajan Rayamajhi.

Karna Limbu is a Nepali international football player and he plays for the National League side Jhapa XI. Despite being one of the most consistent goalscorers in the Nepalese leagues many fans believe that he deserves to play for the national team more regularly.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ananta Tamang</span> Nepalese footballer (born 1998)

Ananta Tamang is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Nepal Super League club Church Boys United and the Nepal national team. He was vice-captain of Nepal under-19 football team which went on to win the 2015 SAFF U-19 Championship. Tamang made his senior national team debut on 31 August 2015 in a friendly against India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nawayug Shrestha</span> Nepalese footballer

Nawayug Shrestha is a Nepalese international footballer who plays for Nepal Army Club in the top division of the Memorial A-Division League. He has also played for the Nepal national football team.

Bal Gopal Maharjan is a Nepali former footballer and former head coach. He was in the squad which won the historic 1993 South Asian Games gold. After his retirement from football, Bal Gopal has been busy coaching different age level Nepalese teams.

Grace Dangmei is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the club Kickstart and the India women's national team. She was part of the team at the 2014 Asian Games and at the 2016 South Asian Games where she scored two goals against Sri Lanka. During the 2016 SAFF Women's Championship, she scored a goal in the first half of the final, helping India clinch its fourth consecutive title at the tournament.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sabitra Bhandari</span> Nepalese footballer (born 1996)

Sabitra Bhandari, popularly known as Samba, is a Nepalese professional football player who plays as a forward for Première Ligue club En Avant Guingamp and Nepal women's national team. She is considered among the best Asian strikers in the world.

Himanshu Jangra is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for I-League club Delhi.

Anjana Rana Magar is a Nepalese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Tribhuvan Army Football Club and Nepal women's national football team. Her journey into football began at the age of 11, despite having no initial interest in the sport. Her mother, however, saw her potential and encouraged her to play, often using both scolding and motivation to keep her daughter focused.

Saru Limbu is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Nepali national team. She has played for the Indian Women's League club Kickstart FC.

Anuj Kumar is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Indian Super League club Odisha.

Preeti Kulung Rai is a Nepalese footballer who plays as a midfielder for KickStart FC and Nepal National Women Team. Rai made a remarkable debut for Nepal’s national women’s football team in a FIFA Friendly match against Bangladesh at Dasharath Stadium on 9 September 2021. At just 16 years old, Rai showed her skills and made an immediate impact by scoring a stunning goal in the 22nd minute.

Rekha Poudel is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays for Emirati side Abu Dhabi Country Club and the Nepal national team.

Samir Tamang is a Nepalese professional footballer who currently plays for Martyr's Memorial A-Division League club Church Boys United and the Nepal national team.

References

  1. "Lively Laken". hamrokhelkud.net. Archived from the original on 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  2. "aken Limbu's Dream Comes True". gorkhalifootball.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  3. "Laken Limbu article". anza.org.sg. Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  4. 1 2 "Jhapa FC Signs Singapore Based Nepalese Player For C Qualifiers". GoalNepal. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  5. "Lively Laken earns maiden Nepal callup". June 9, 2023.
  6. Football, Gorkhali (June 11, 2023). "Laken Limbu's Dream Comes True as He Earns Spot in Nepal National Football Team". GorkhaliFootball.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  7. Football, Gorkhali (2024-09-16). "Footballer Laken Limbu Joins Delhi FC for I-League 2024/25 • Gorkhali Football". gorkhalifootball.com. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  8. Football, Gorkhali (June 16, 2023). "Laken Limbu - Debut Match for Nepal against Philippines". GorkhaliFootball.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  9. "ANFA announces national team for SAFF Championship". khabarhub.com. 8 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  10. "Laken Limbu - Straits Times article". Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  11. "Laken Limbu - Stats - Matches - Goals". December 19, 2021. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2023.