Bikram Lama Explained

Bikram Lama
Fullname:Bikram Lama
Birth Date:23 February 1989
Height:1.80m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Three Star Club
Clubnumber:12
Years1:2011–2023
Clubs1:Three Star Club
Caps1:300
Goals1:15
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:Nepal u-23
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2012–2023
Nationalteam2:Nepal
Nationalcaps2:37
Nationalgoals2:0

Bikram Lama (Nepali: बिक्रम लामा; born 23 February 1989) is a former Nepalese football player.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] He was the captain of Three Star Club, a four time Martyr's Memorial A-Division League champion. He took retirement from professional football on June 10, 2023.[6] Lama currently serves as President at Nepal Football Player Association (NFPA). [7]

Style of play

Bikram is known for his passing abilities and exquisite sliding tackles, which is why people often call him as 'Tackle Lama' in Nepal. His lanky figure gives him advantage in the air and has been able to make most of it too. Nepal's famous victory over India in 2013 SAFF Championship was inspired by his header, which was tapped in by Anil Gurung after rebound off the crossbar. He has won numerous accolades with his club recent being the first ever National League title for Three Star Club in 2015. Lama played every minute of the 15 league matches he started and missed just one due to yellow card suspension.

Playing career

In the aftermath of the April 2015 earthquake and subsequent May aftershock Lama spent time delivery relief supplies and raising awareness in Sindhupalchowk[8]

Bikram was an integral part of the team that won Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2016 and Gold Medal in the 12th South Asian Games. After his contributions for national sides, he had attracted Indonesian Club Persepam Madura Utama and the club has contracted him.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player: Bikram Lama . Goalnepal.com . 2014-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140113012424/http://www.goalnepal.com/player_profile.php?pid=206&tid=1 . 2014-01-13 . live .
  2. Web site: Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann . Bikram Lama . National Football Teams . 2014-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201081808/http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/51252/Bikram_Lama.html . 2014-02-01 . live .
  3. Web site: SAFF Championship – Nepal vs India Live Scores and Streaming - Nepali Football News Portal . Givemegoal.com . 2014-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140113075746/http://givemegoal.com/np/2013/09/05/saff-championship-nepal-vs-india-live-scores-and-streaming/ . 2014-01-13 . live .
  4. Web site: Bikram Lama . Goal.com . 2013-11-19 . 2014-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140309024623/http://www.goal.com/en/people/nepal/91747/bikram-lama . 2014-03-09 . live .
  5. Web site: Anfa announces 25-man national squad | Football | Sports . Ekantipur.com . 2014-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130808072038/http://ekantipur.com/2013/08/04/sports/anfa-announces-25-man-national-squad/375866.html . 2013-08-08 . live .
  6. Web site: SERVICE . HIMALAYAN NEWS . 2023-06-11 . Lama rescues Three Star, retires . 2024-03-27 . The Himalayan Times . en.
  7. Web site: Lama elected unanimously to head Football Players Association . 2024-03-27 . GorakhaPatra.
  8. Web site: Nepal International Bikram Lama Working Actively In Providing Relief Materials To Earthquake Victims In Sindhupalchowk. GoalNepal.com. 14 May 2015. 9 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150710180045/http://www.goalnepal.com/news.php?id=24104. 10 July 2015. live.