Bidyananda Singh Explained

Bidyananda Singh
Fullname:Bidyananda Singh Ningthoujam
Birth Date:27 November 1997
Birth Place:Moirang, Manipur, India
Currentclub:TRAU
Clubnumber:17
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2008–2012
Youthclubs1:Sport Authority of India
Youthyears2:2012–2016
Youthclubs2:AIFF Elite Academy
Youthyears3:2017–2018
Youthclubs3:Bengaluru
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:ATK
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2019
Clubs2:Bengaluru B
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2021
Clubs3:Mumbai City
Caps3:10
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:ATK Mohun Bagan
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:RoundGlass Punjab
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:TRAU
Caps6:7
Goals6:1
Nationalyears1:2010
Nationalteam1:India U13
Nationalcaps1:?
Nationalgoals1:?
Nationalyears2:2013
Nationalteam2:India U19
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:22:42, 12 March 2023 (UTC)
Ntupdate:16 June 2017

Bidyananda Singh Ningthoujam (born 27 November 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for I-League club TRAU.

Career

Early career

Born in Manipur, to a Hindu Meitei family. Bidyananda 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, he was one of two Indians who played in a one-week camp at the Aspire Academy in Qatar.[2] After the camp, Bidyananda 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 Barcelona.[2] After returning from Qatar, Singh played for the AIFF Elite Academy.[2]

Atlético Kolkata

On 14 June 2016 it was announced that Bidyananda, along with a host of other Indian players, had signed with Atlético Kolkata of the Indian Super League.[3] He made his professional debut for the team on 25 October 2016 against Mumbai City.[4]

Bengaluru

On 31 July 2017 Bidyananda signed two year contract with Bengaluru.[5]

ATK Mohun Bagan

In 2021, Mohun Bagan have completed signing Bidyananda Singh from Mumbai City FC on a one year dal.[6] He don't get many chance's that season besides some substitute playing time. He left ATKMB after his contract period ended.

RoundGlass Punjab

In 2022, RoundGlass Punjab completed signing Bidyananda Singh from Atk Mohun Bagan

International

Bidyananda has played for India at the under-13 and under-19 levels.[1]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
ATK2016Indian Super League600060
Bengaluru B2017–18I-League 2nd Division80001090
Bengaluru2018–19Indian Super League000000
Mumbai City2019–2010100101
2020–21000000
Mumbai City total1010000101
ATK Mohun Bagan2021–22Indian Super League30004070
RoundGlass Punjab2022–23I-League100010
TRAU2022–23710071
Career total3520050402

Honours

Atletico de Kolkata

Notes and References

  1. News: Judge. Shahid. Manipur footballer Bidyananda on Barcelona radar. 25 October 2016. Indian Express. 20 February 2014.
  2. News: Parikh. Siddharth. U-17 Manipur footballer Bidyananda Singh impresses Barcelona scouts. 25 October 2016. SportsKeeda. 20 February 2014.
  3. News: ATK Indians. 25 October 2016. Atletico de Kolkata. 14 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Atletico de Kolkata – Mumbai City. Soccerway.
  5. Web site: BIDYANANDA, ROBINSON SIGN WITH BENGALURU FC. Bengalurufc.com. 31 July 2017.
  6. Web site: ATK Mohun Bagan: Deal done for TRAU FC’s Konsam Phalguni Singh. Football Express. 11 June 2021.
  7. News: Atletico de Kolkata crowned champions again in a final devoid of individual brilliance. 19 December 2016. FirstPost. 19 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221041043/http://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-atletico-de-kolkata-crowned-champions-again-in-a-final-devoid-of-individual-brilliance-3162864.html. 21 December 2016. live.