Bipin Singh Thounaojam Explained
Bipin Singh Thounaojam |
Fullname: | Bipin Singh Thounajam[1] |
Birth Date: | 10 March 1995 |
Birth Place: | Wangoi, Manipur, India[2] |
Height: | 1.76 m[3] |
Position: | Winger |
Currentclub: | Mumbai City |
Clubnumber: | 29 |
Youthyears1: | 2008–2011 |
Youthclubs1: | Wafa Wangoi Club |
Youthyears2: | 2011–2012 |
Youthclubs2: | Manipur Police Sports Club |
Youthyears3: | 2012–2013 |
Youthclubs3: | Shillong Lajong |
Years1: | 2012–2017 |
Clubs1: | Shillong Lajong |
Caps1: | 38 |
Goals1: | 1 |
Years2: | 2017–2018 |
Clubs2: | ATK |
Caps2: | 12 |
Goals2: | 2 |
Years3: | 2018– |
Clubs3: | Mumbai City |
Caps3: | 108 |
Goals3: | 25 |
Nationalyears1: | 2021– |
Nationalteam1: | India |
Nationalcaps1: | 7 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Club-Update: | 17:00, 23 February 2024 (UTC) |
Ntupdate: | 17:42, 05 September 2021 (UTC) |
Bipin Singh Thounaojam (born 10 March 1995) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club Mumbai City and the India national team.
Club career
Youth career
At the age of 13, Bipin joined one of Manipur's most famous youth clubs called Wafa Wangoi Club where he stayed for three years. He then moved on to Manipur Police Sports Club where he further honed his skills.
I-League
Shillong Lajong
After years of consistent displays, a 17-year-old Bipin found his way the senior setup of Shillong Lajong for the 2012–13 I-League season.[4] He made his professional debut for Shillong Lajong in the I-League on 22 December 2012 against ONGC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium when he came on as an 81st-minute substitute for Gbeneme Friday as Shillong Lajong lost the match 3–0.[5] For the first three seasons, he mostly came on as a substitute to replace tired legs or for a change of tactics. He only became a first teamer for the club from the 2015–16 I-League under the stewardship of head coach Thangboi Singto. It took him over 4 years to score his first professional goal of his career and the club, against Chennai City on 19 February 2017, when he curled a sublime effort into the top corner, giving the opposition goalkeeper absolutely no chance to save it.[6] He made 38 appearances for the club in the I-League, scoring a solitary goal in the process.
ISL
ATK
Bipin was picked up by the erstwhile ATK during the player draft ahead of the 2017-18 Indian Super League season.[7] He made his debut for the club on 17 November 2017, when he came on as a 74th-minute substitute against Kerala Blasters in a match which finished 0-0.[8] He scored his first goal for the club in only his second appearance, when he curled in a brilliant free-kick which kissed the crossbar and went in. Though Bipin's goal was a mere consolation as ATK lost 4–1 to Pune City.[9] He finished the season with 2 ISL goals in 12 appearances. He showed flashes of brilliance and an impressive work rate.
Mumbai City
2018-19
On 1 August 2018, the Islanders completed the signing of Bipin on a two-year contract.[10] He made his debut for the club against Jamshedpur on 2 October 2018, which ended in a 2–0 loss.[11]
2019-20
He scored his first goal for the club during the 2019-20 Indian Super League season on 12 February 2020 against Goa in a 5–2 loss.[12] Playing time was hard to come by for Bipin under head coach Jorge Costa for the first two seasons, as he started only 6 games of the 22 available games under him.
2020-21
It wasn't until the 2020-21 Indian Super League season, with Spaniard Sergio Lobera in charge of the club, that Bipin finally came alive. Six goals, including a hat-trick against Odisha on the penultimate date of the 2020-21 Indian Super League regular season, which also was the first hat-trick of the season,[13] and a dream match winning goal in the 2021 Indian Super League final against ATK Mohun Bagan,[14] [15] as the Islanders won the Indian Super League Winners Shield and the League title for the first time. On 19 April 2021, Bipin signed a new four-year contract with Mumbai City, keeping him at the club until May 2025.[16]
2022-23
On 14 September 2022, Bipin became the all-time joint goalscorer for Mumbai City alongside Modou Sougou, when he scored a 90th-minute winner against Mohammedan in the semi-finals of the Durand Cup.[17] [18]
International career
On 2 March 2021, Bipin Singh got selected for the 35-man-squad national camp ahead of India national team's friendlies against Oman and UAE.[19] On 25 March, he made his debut against Oman, which ended as 1–1.[20]
Career statistics
Club
International
Appearances and goals by national team, year and competitionTeam | Year | Competitive | Friendly | Total |
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
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India | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
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Honours
Shillong Lajong
2015[22] [23]
- Meghalaya Invitation Football Tournament: 2016[24]
Mumbai City
2020–21[25]
India
Individual
- Indian Super League Hero of the Month: November 2022[27]
Notes and References
- Web site: Bipin Singh Thounajam Profile. Indian Super League. 9 December 2021. 9 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209175759/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/players/midfielder-31843-bipin-singh-profile. live.
- Web site: Sayan. Chatterjee. 10 things to know about Mumbai City's Bipin Singh. 24 March 2021. 9 December 2021. The Bridge. 9 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209174303/https://thebridge.in/amp/football/10-things-mumbai-city-bipin-singh-20288. live.
- Web site: Bipin Singh - Indian Super League.
- Web site: 6 October 2012. Shillong Lajong FC name squad for I-League. live. 30 March 2021. 9 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209060525/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/shillong-lajong-fc-name-squad-for-i-league.
- Web site: 22 December 2012. I-League: ONGC register an emphatic win against Shillong. live. 30 March 2021. 9 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209060525/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/i-league-ongc-register-an-emphatic-win-against-shillong.
- Web site: I-League 2017: Chennai City 1-4 Shillong Lajong - Singto and company register maiden away victory. 19 February 2017. 30 March 2021. 16 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220416052934/https://www.goal.com/en-ng/match/chennai-city-v-shillong-lajong/report/79g823vn7rwacipa0uwfa8u7d. live.
- Web site: 23 July 2017. Full list of ATK squad after ISL 2017 player draft. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127093659/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2017-auction-draft-atk-atletico-de-kolkata-team-squad-list . 27 November 2020 .
- Web site: 17 November 2017. ISL 2017: Kerala Blasters 0-0 ATK - Unimpressive Yellow Army held by Sheringham's boys. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171119225111/http://www.goal.com:80/en/match/kerala-blasters-v-atk/report/evvef8njj0kkacjiejbcdsh2i . 19 November 2017 .
- Web site: 26 November 2017. ISL 2017: ATK 1-4 FC Pune City - Marcelinho nets brace as Stallions stun Kolkata. live. 30 March 2021. 9 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209060528/https://www.goal.com/en-gh/match/atk-v-pune-city/report/ejegpao06dfr1h2tmlc9jf90q.
- Web site: 1 August 2018. ISL 2018: Mumbai City FC complete the signing of Bipin Singh. live. 30 March 2021. 9 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209060525/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2018-mumbai-city-fc-complete-the-signing-of-bipin-singh.
- Web site: 2 October 2018. ISL 2018-19: Jamshedpur open their account with a win against Mumbai City. live. 30 March 2021. 9 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209060529/https://www.goal.com/en-ng/match/mumbai-city-v-jamshedpur/report/fni0w80xpcul5mlx24kigf3e.
- Web site: 12 February 2020. ISL 2019-20: FC Goa ease past Mumbai City FC. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200213203607/https://www.goal.com/en/match/goa-v-mumbai-city/report/8ben1pn9m6d5lu6f5p4wxazca . 13 February 2020 .
- Web site: 24 February 2021. Odisha FC 1-6 Mumbai City FC: The Islanders ride Bipin Singh hat-trick to annihilate the Kalinga Warriors. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210225201440/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/live/odisha-fc-vs-mumbai-city-fc-live-follow-isl-in-real-time/k5s0njaqcmtj1t7jhm6e8j25h . 25 February 2021 .
- Web site: 13 March 2021. Mumbai City 2-1 ATK Mohun Bagan: The Islanders beat the Mariners to win the ISL title. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210316032429/https://www.goal.com/en-in/amp/news/live/isl-final-live-mumbai-city-fc-vs-atk-mohun-bagan/16mi777o3sgb910kce14neouvw . 16 March 2021 .
- Web site: Mumbai City FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan FC. Indian Super League. 13 March 2021. 14 March 2021. 6 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506135137/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/37314-mumbai-city-fc-vs-atk-mohun-bagan. live.
- Web site: 19 April 2021. Bipin Singh extends contract with Mumbai City FC. Sportstar. 20 April 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210419130816/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/bipin-singh-extends-contract-with-isl-2020-21-champion-mumbai-city-fc-sergio-lobera/article34358229.ece . 19 April 2021 .
- News: Late drama sees Mumbai City race off to Durand Cup 2022 final. khelnow.com. 14 September 2022. 15 September 2022. 15 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220915175446/https://khelnow.com/football/durand-cup-2022-mohammedan-sc-vs-mumbai-city-match-report. live.
- News: Mohammedan 0 – 1 Mumbai City. the-aiff.com. 14 September 2022. 15 September 2022. 15 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220915002931/https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/12942. live.
- Web site: Bipin Singh, Ishan Pandita in 35-man probables list for Oman, UAE friendlies. scroll.in. 2 March 2021. 3 March 2021. 21 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211121233910/https://scroll.in/field/988334/india-football-stimac-names-10-new-players-in-35-man-probables-list-for-oman-uae-friendlies. live.
- Web site: Football: Manvir Singh, Bipin Singh combine to help youthful India hold Oman on return to action. Scroll.in. 25 March 2021. 25 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210325165035/https://scroll.in/field/990589/football-manvir-singh-bipin-singh-combine-to-help-youthful-india-hold-oman-on-return-to-action. live.
- Web site: All India Invitational: Shillong Lajong FC clinch title. Kishur. Golaghat. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 17 September 2013. 20 November 2023. 11 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211083541/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/all-india-invitational-shillong-lajong-fc-clinch-title.
- Web site: Shillong Lajong FC Emerge as Shillong Premier League Champions. 22 November 2015. indianfootballnetwork.com. Indian Football Network. Shillong. Khelchandra. Bharat. 21 May 2023.
- News: Shillong Lajong FC Edge Past Royal Wahingdoh to Clinch Shillong Premier League. 17 August 2016. NDTV Sports. 21 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160424072205/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/252094-shillong-lajong-fc-edge-past-royal-wahingdoh-to-clinch-shillong-premier-league. 24 April 2016. dead.
- Web site: Kolkata. TNN. Lajong score SPL title hat-trick. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. 13 September 2017. 26 November 2016. 11 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211085550/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/shillong-lajong-win-meghalaya-invitation-football-tournament/articleshow/55641007.cms. Abhishek. live. Ganguly.
- Web site: ISL: Mumbai City FC Beat ATK Mohun Bagan In Final To Clinch Title. sports.ndtv.com. NDTV. Press Trust of India. 14 March 2021. 14 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210314013850/https://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league/isl-mumbai-city-fc-beat-atk-mohun-bagan-in-final-to-clinch-title-2390172. live.
- Web site: Durand Cup 2022 review: The perfect curtain-raiser to the Indian football season. www.espn.in. ESPN. Aaditya. Narayan. 19 September 2022. 20 September 2022. Kolkata. https://web.archive.org/web/20220920142913/https://www.espn.in/football/india-ind/story/4750058/durand-cup-2022-review-curtain-raiser-indian-football-season?platform=amp. 20 September 2022.
- Web site: Mumbai City FC’s Bipin Singh wins Hero of the Month award for November 2022 . 17 December 2022 . ISL Media Team . indiansuperleague.com . Indian Super League . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204052859/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/atk-mohun-bagans-petratos-wins-hero-of-the-month-award-for-october-2022 . 4 December 2022 . 18 December 2022 . live.