| Club: | Bashundhara Kings |
| Season: | 2023–24 |
| Updated: | 30 March 2024 |
| Chrtitle: | President |
| Chairman: | Imrul Hassan[1] |
| Mgrtitle: | Head coach |
| Manager: | Óscar Bruzón[2] |
| Stadium: | Bashundhara Kings Arena |
| Ownertitle: | Owner |
| Owner: | Bashundhara Group |
| League: | Bangladesh Premier League |
| League Result: | 1st |
| Cup1 Result: | Winners |
| Cup2: | Independence Cup |
| Cup2 Result: | Winners |
| Cup3: | AFC Champions League |
| Cup3 Result: | Preliminary round |
| Cup4: | AFC Cup |
| Cup4 Result: | Group stage |
| League Topscorer: | Dori (9) |
| Season Topscorer: | Dori (15) |
| Largest Win: | 1–7 v Brothers Union (Away) 30 March 2024 (Premier League) |
| Largest Loss: | 2–0 v Sharjah FC (Away) 15 August 2023 (Champions League) 3–1 v Maziya (Away) 19 September 2023 (AFC Cup) |
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| Prevseason: | 2022–23 |
| Nextseason: | 2024–25 |
The 2023–24 season is the Bashundhara Kings's 11th competitive professional season since its creation in 2013, and 6th consecutive season in Bangladesh Premier League, country's top-tier football league. In addition to the domestic league, Bashundhara Kings is participating in this season's edition of AFC Champions League, AFC Cup, Federation Cup and Independence Cup.[3] This season will cover the period from 1 August 2023 to June 2024.[4]
By participating in the 2023–24 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs, Bashundhara became the first Bangladeshi club to participate in the AFC Champions League since the tournament was renamed in 2002 and overall fourth club from the country to play in Asia's top-tier club competition.
Players and squad numbers last updated on 29 April 2024.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Nat. | Player | Position(s) | Date Of Birth | Year Signed | Previous Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||
| 1 | Anisur Rahman Zico (Vice-captain) | GK | 1997 8, df=yes | 2018 | Saif Sporting Club | ||
| 27 | Mehedi Hasan | GK | 2004 1, df=yes | 2020 | Youth team | ||
| 50 | Mehedi Hasan Srabon | GK | 2005 8, df=yes | 2023 | Muktijoddha SKC | ||
| 66 | Md. Asif | GK | 2006 10, df=yes | 2023 | BFF Elite Academy | ||
| Defenders | |||||||
| 2 | Yeasin Arafat | LB | 2003 1, df=yes | 2021 | Saif Sporting Club | ||
| 4 | Topu Barman (Vice-captain) | CB | 1994 12, df=yes | 2019 | Abahani Ltd. Dhaka | ||
| 5 | Tutul Hossain Badsha | CB | 1999 8, df=yes | 2022 | Abahani Ltd. Dhaka | ||
| 12 | Bishwanath Ghosh | RB / CB | 1999 5, df=yes | 2019 | Sheikh Russel KC | ||
| 18 | Mohammed Jahid Hossen | LB | 1 June 2002 | 2023 | Mohammedan SC | ||
| 22 | Md Saad Uddin | RB / RM / RW | 1998 9, df=yes | 2022 | Sheikh Russel KC | ||
| 40 | Tariq Kazi | RWB / LWB / CB | 2000 10, df=yes | 2019 | Ilves | ||
| 44 |  | Boburbek Yuldashov | CB / DM | 1993 4, df=yes | 2023 | FC Sogdiana Jizzakh | |
| 71 | Rimon Hossain | LB / LM | 2005 7, df=yes | 2019 | Arambagh FA | ||
| Midfielders | |||||||
| 6 | Md Sohel Rana | DM / CM / AM | 1 June 1996 | 2023 | Abahani Ltd. Dhaka | ||
| 7 | Masuk Mia Jony | DM / CM | 16 January 1998 | 2018 | Saif Sporting Club | ||
| 8 |  | Miguel Figueira | AM | 2000 4, df=yes | 2022 | Goias | |
| 17 | Sohel Rana | CM / DM / AM | 1995 3, df=yes | 2021 | Abahani Ltd. Dhaka | ||
| 24 |  | Didier Brossou (remained as unregistered player in BPL 2nd phase) | CM / AM | 1989 12, df=yes | 2023 | Sheikh Russel KC | |
| 33 | Shekh Morsalin | AM / CM | 2005 11, df=yes | 2021 | Alamgir Somaj Kollayan KS | ||
| 37 | Mojibur Rahman Jony | CM / AM | 2005 1, df=yes | 2023 | Fortis FC | ||
| 52 | Md Sabbir Hossain | CM / DM / LB | 2003 6, df=yes | 2022 | Swadhinata KS | ||
| 77 | | Asror Gofurov | DM / CM / AM | 1995 1, df=yes | 2022 | Saif Sporting Club | |
| Forwards | |||||||
| 9 | | Dorielton | CF | 1990 3, df=yes | 2022 | Abahani Ltd. Dhaka | |
| 10 | | Robinho (captain) | LW / RW / AM | 1995 7, df=yes | 2020 | Fluminense FC | |
| 11 | Tawhidul Alam Sabuz | CF / SS | 1990 9, df=yes | 2018 | Saif Sporting Club | ||
| 15 | Biplu Ahmed | RW / AM | 1999 5, df=yes | 2019 | Sheikh Russel KC | ||
| 19 | Mohammad Ibrahim | LW / RW | 1997 8, df=yes | 2023 | Sheikh Russel KC | ||
| 20 | Rakib Hossain | RW / SS | 1998 11, df=yes | 2022 | Abahani Ltd. Dhaka | ||
| 21 | Aminur Rahman Sajib | CF / LW | 1994 6, df=yes | 2023 | Muktijoddha SKC | ||
| 23 | Rafiqul Islam | LW / RW | 2004 2, df=yes | 2023 | Fortis FC | ||
| 29 | Motin Mia | CF / RW / SS | 1998 12, df=yes | 2018 | Saif Sporting Club | ||
| 99 |  | Mfon Udoh | LW / RW / CF | 14 March 1992 | 2023 | Sheikh Russel KC | |
| Left during the season | |||||||
| 30 | SK Saiful Islam | GK | 1992 3, df=yes | 2023 | Chittagong Abahani | ||
| 70 | | Shokhrukhbek Kholmatov | DM / CB | 1993 3, df=yes | 2023 | Rahmatganj MFS | |
| No. | Position | Player | Previous club | Fee | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | DF | Boburbek Yuldashov | FC Sogdiana Jizzakh | Free | [5] | ||
| 19 | FW | Mohammad Ibrahim | Sheikh Russel KC | Free | |||
| 70 | DF | Shokhrukhbek Kholmatov | Rahmatganj MFS | Free | |||
| 24 | MF | Didier Brossou | Sheikh Russel KC | Free | |||
| 18 | DF | Mohammed Jahid Hossen | Mohammedan SC | Free | [6] | ||
| 21 | FW | Aminur Rahman Sajib | Muktijoddha SKC | Free | [7] | ||
| 37 | FW | Mojibur Rahman Jony | Fortis FC | Free | |||
| 23 | MF | Rafiqul Islam | Fortis FC | Free | |||
| 50 | GK | Mehedi Hasan Srabon | Muktijoddha SKC | Free | |||
| 6 | MF | Shohel Rana | Dhaka Abahani | Free | [8] | ||
| 99 | FW | Mfon Udoh | Sheikh Russel KC | Free |
| No. | Position | Player | Moved To | Fee | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | FW | Piash Ahmed Nova | Sheikh Jamal DC | Free | [9] | ||
| 13 | MF | Atiqur Rahman Fahad | Sheikh Jamal DC | Free | [10] | ||
| 99 | FW | Sumon Reza | Sheikh Russel KC | Free | |||
| 22 | GK | Sultan Ahmed Sakhil | Free agent | Free | |||
| 66 | DF | Mahamudul Hasan Kiron | Sheikh Jamal DC | Free | |||
| 36 | GK | Hamidur Rahman Remon | Sheikh Jamal DC | Free | |||
| 42 | GK | Darius Faris Rahman | Free agent | Free | |||
| 70 | MF | Shokhrukhbek Kholmatov | Sheikh Jamal DC | Free | [11] | ||
| 30 | GK | SK Saiful Islam | Brothers Union | Free |
See main article: 2023–24 Bangladesh Premier League (football).
See main article: 2023–24 Independence Cup (Bangladesh).
The draw ceremony were held on 23 October 2023 at 3rd floor of BFF house Motijheel, Dhaka. There are thirteen team was divided into four groups. Top two team from each group will through in the Knockout stage.[12]
The draw ceremony were held on 13 December 2023 at BFF house in Motijheel, Dhaka. There are ten team was divided into three groups. Top two teams from each group and two best third-placed teams will through in the knockout stage.[13]
See main article: 2023–24 AFC Champions League.
See main article: 2023–24 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs.
See main article: 2023–24 AFC Cup.
The draw for the 2023–24 AFC Cup group stage was held on 24 August 2023 at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first group matches were played on 18 September 2023.[14] [15]
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Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total goals are equal.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Player | Premier League | Federation Cup | Independence Cup | AFC Cup | AFC Champions League | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | FW | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | ||||
| 2 | 8 | MF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | ||||
| 10 | FW | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |||||
| 4 | 20 | FW | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||
| 5 | 19 | FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||||
| 6 | MF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 99 | FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 44 | DF | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 77 | MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 10 | 71 | DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 22 | DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| Own goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Totals | 37 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 50 | ||||||
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total assists are equal.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Player | Premier League | Federation Cup | Independence Cup | AFC Champions League | AFC Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | FW | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | ||||
| 2 | 8 | MF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||
| 3 | 9 | FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | ||||
| 4 | 20 | FW | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | 24 | MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 37 | MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 22 | DF | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 71 | DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 8 | 5 | DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 4 | DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| 33 | MF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 19 | FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| 23 | FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| 17 | MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| 44 | DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| 7 | MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| Totals | 29 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 44 | ||||||