Gani Nigam Explained

Gani Nigam
Fullname:Gani Ahmed Nigam
Birth Date:1 May 1998
Birth Place:Nadapuram, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Height:1.75 m
Currentclub:NorthEast United
Clubnumber:17
Position:Winger
Years1:2017−2018
Clubs1:Pune City (R)
Caps1:2
Goals1:5
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Pune City
Caps2:0
Goals2:2
Years3:2018−2019
Clubs3:Gokulam Kerala
Caps3:5
Goals3:3
Years4:2019−2020
Clubs4:Hyderabad FC
Caps4:5
Goals4:7
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Hyderabad FC (R)
Caps5:5
Goals5:2
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Mohammedan
Caps6:7
Goals6:1
Years7:2021–2024
Clubs7:NorthEast United
Caps7:19
Goals7:0
Pcupdate:8 February 2024

Gani Nigam (born May 1, 1998), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club NorthEast United.[1]

Club career

Gokulam Kerala

He was signed by his hometown club Gokulam Kerala FC and got some game time at the top division league, playing in 5 I-League matches and notching up one goal against Shillong Lajong.

Hyderabad FC

In 2019 he was picked up by Hyderabad FC, and over the course of the season he got only one start in ISL 2019-20 and 4 appearances as a substitute.

Mohammedans SC

Gani Ahmed Nigam has joined Mohammedan Sporting as the 129 year old club aims for a resurgence in the national stage.

NorthEast United

On 29 October 2021, Gani joined Indian Super League club NorthEast United.[2] He made his debut for the club on 10 December, in their 1–0 defeat to Odisha.[3] By the end of the season he made six appearances for the NorthEast United.

Gani extends his contract with NorthEast United for the 2022–23 season.[4] He scored his first goal for Highlanders against Sudeva Delhi in 2022 Durand Cup.[5]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalAppsGoal
Pune City (R)I-League 2nd2100000021
Pune City2017–18Indian Super League0000000000
Gokulam Kerala2018–19I-League5100000051
Hyderabad2019–20Indian Super League5000000050
Hyderabad (R)2019–20I-League 2nd5200000052
Mohammedan2019–20I-League 2nd5100000051
2020–21I-League2000420062
Total71004200113
NorthEast United2021–22Indian Super League600060
2022–23Indian Super League40001151
2023–24Indian Super League903040160
Career total435309300558

Honours

Mohammedan Sporting

References

  1. Web site: NorthEast United rope in ex-Hyderabad FC forward Gani Nigam. 29 October 2021. @NEUtfFC. 29 October 2021.
  2. Web site: NorthEast United rope in ex-Hyderabad FC forward Gani Nigam. 29 October 2021. Khel Now. 29 October 2021.
  3. Web site: 10 December 2021. OFC VS NEUFC. live. 10 December 2021. Indian Super League. https://web.archive.org/web/20211210142421/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/43123-odisha-fc-vs-northeast-united-fc . 10 December 2021 .
  4. News: The who will continue with us for the 2022-23 season . @NEUtdFC. 16 August 2022. 7 September 2022.
  5. Web site: 2 September 2022. NEUFC beat Sudeva Delhi, Gani scored first goal for Highlanders. 12 September 2022. www.indiansuperleague.com.
  6. Web site: Mohammedan secure coveted Hero I-League return after 2-0 win over Bhawanipore . 16 October 2020 . i-league.org . AIFF . 16 October 2020.