Kiran Chemjong Explained
Kiran Chemjong |
Fullname: | Kiran Kumar Chemjong Limbu [1] |
Birth Date: | 24 March 1990[2] |
Birth Place: | Dhankuta, Nepal |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Youthyears1: | –2008 |
Youthclubs1: | ANFA Academy |
Years1: | 2008–2009 |
Clubs1: | Machhindra |
Years2: | 2009–2016 |
Clubs2: | Three Star |
Years3: | 2016–2017 |
Clubs3: | Manang Marshyangdi |
Years4: | 2017–2018 |
Clubs4: | TC |
Years5: | 2018 |
Clubs5: | Minerva Punjab |
Caps5: | 8 |
Goals5: | 0 |
Years6: | 2018–2019 |
Clubs6: | TC Sports Club |
Years7: | 2019–2020 |
Clubs7: | Minerva Punjab |
Caps7: | 29 |
Goals7: | 0 |
Years8: | 2021 |
Clubs8: | Dhangadhi |
Caps8: | 8 |
Goals8: | 0 |
Years9: | 2021–2022 |
Clubs9: | Maziya |
Years10: | 2022–2024 |
Clubs10: | Punjab |
Caps10: | 27 |
Goals10: | 0 |
Nationalyears1: | 2008– |
Nationalteam1: | Nepal |
Nationalcaps1: | 102 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Nationalteam-Update: | 11 June 2024 |
Kiran Kumar Limbu (Nepali: किरण चेम्जोङ लिम्बु ; born 24 March 1990), also known as Kiran Chemjong,[3] is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Nepal national team.[4]
Club career
Born in Dhankuta, Chemjong graduated from the ANFA Academy and joined the Machhindra. After spending one year at the club, his impressive performances at Chemjong earned him a move to the Three Star Club in 2007. He has won British Gurkha Cup and Aaha Gold Cup Football Tournament. After being the best goalkeeper of south Asia of the time, Kiran was offered by TC Sports Club in January 2017. He played his first game for TC Sports Club in February 2017 and showed impressive performance, helping the club to win the match by 1–0.[5]
Minerva Punjab
On January 23, 2018, he signed a deal with Hero I League club, Minerva Punjab for an undisclosed amount. He made his debut for the club in an away fixture against NEROCA. He saved a penalty in the 50th minute against East Bengal, which was taken by Katsumi Yusa. He was adjudged as the hero-of-the-match for that fine save.[6] Kiran made total of 8 appearances for the club. He eventually won the 2017–18 I-League with Minerva.[7]
RoundGlass Punjab
In September 2022, he signed for I-League club RoundGlass Punjab.[8] [9] He was part of the team that clinched their second I-League trophy in 2022–23 season, and gained promotion to 2023–24 Indian Super League.[10] [11] [12] [13]
Chemjong made his Indian Super League debut on 23 September, in their 3–1 away defeat to Mohun Bagan in Kolkata.[14] [15] [16]
International career
He is currently considered as the first-choice goalkeeper in Nepal. He has a height advantage over more senior keepers like Bikash Malla and Ritesh Thapa. He has produced brilliant displays against oppositions bringing wide acclaims.[17] Chemjong played debut match for Nepal in a 3–2 victory against Macau in 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, although he broke his jaw in the match.[5] He debuted at the home ground in a 1–0 win against Afghanistan during the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification.[18]
In the 2012 Nehru Cup, Chemjong won the man of the match award in Nepal's game with India.[19] His performance in the match earned praise from the Indian newspaper The Hindu and from the Maldives head coach István Urbányi.[20]
On 26 March 2024, he earned his 100th international cap in a 3–0 away defeat against Bahrain during the 2026 World Cup qualification, becoming the first Nepalese to achieve this feat. However, according to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), he played his centurion match on 11 June later that year, which ended in a 2–2 away draw against Yemen in the same qualifiers.[21]
Personal life
In 2015, along with Three Star teammate Bishnu Gurung, Chemjong paid a visit to malnourished children in an orphanage in Pokhara, saying afterwards that it was a "day to remember".[22] On 31 August 2022, He married with his long time girlfriend Kanchan Niraula.[23]
Career statistics
International
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Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Nepal | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
2011 | 14 | 0 |
2012 | 5 | 0 |
2013 | 10 | 0 |
2014 | 4 | 0 |
2015 | 6 | 0 |
2016 | 5 | 0 |
2017 | 6 | 0 |
2018 | 5 | 0 |
2019 | 9 | 0 |
2020 | 2 | 0 |
2021 | 14 | 0 |
2022 | 4 | 0 |
2023 | 13 | 0 |
2024 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 102 | 0 | |
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Honours
Minerva Punjab/RoundGlass Punjab
2017–18, 2022–23
TC Sports
2018
Maziya S&RC
2022
Individual
Further reading
Notes and References
- Web site: Nepal – K. Chemzong – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. www.soccerway.com. 2019-07-22. 22 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190722211803/https://www.soccerway.com/players/kiran-chemzong/181676/. live.
- Web site: FIFA – Player Profile – Kiran Chemjong. https://web.archive.org/web/20150926182724/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=345313/index.html. 26 September 2015. 28 November 2015. FIFA.com.
- Web site: Limbu, Tamang win PoY Awards. 12 September 2017. 16 October 2019. 16 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191016015256/https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/kiran-kumar-limbu-nangsal-tamang-win-player-of-the-year-awards/. live.
- Web site: Strack-Zimmermann. Benjamin. NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Chemjong, Kiran. National Football Teams. 2 February 2023. 30 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221130144540/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/39267/Kiran_Chemjong.html. national-football-teams.com.
- Web site: Kiran Chemjong, Goal.com profile . 6 June 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714155750/http://www.goalnepal.com/player_profile-pid-12.html . live .
- News: I-League: East Bengal miss penalty, hold Minerva for a 2-2 draw. timesofindia.com. 12 March 2018. 14 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220814074735/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/i-league-east-bengal-miss-penalty-hold-minerva-for-a-2-2-draw/articleshow/62711950.cms. live.
- News: Jonathan Selvaraj. Minerva give India another champion team from Punjab . ESPN. 8 March 2018. 5 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130142239/https://www.espn.in/football/indian-i-league/story/3411481/minerva-punjab-win-historic-i-league-title. 30 November 2021.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab FC announces five foreign signings for I-League 2022–23 season. 23 September 2022. 23 September 2022. halfwayfootball.com. Halfway Football. 23 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923144119/https://halfwayfootball.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-announces-five-foreign-signings-for-i-league-2022-23/.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab sign Kiran Limbu, Luka Majcen for I-League 2022–23 season The Warriors have also added experienced defender Aleksandar Ignjatovic to the roster.. khelnow.com. Khel Now. 23 September 2022. 26 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220924002048/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2022-23-roundglass-punjab-fc-sign-luka-majcen-kiran-limbu-official. 24 September 2022.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab FC wins I-League title, gains ISL promotion. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174447/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/roundglass-punjab-gains-isl-promotion-clinches-i-league-title/article66581077.ece.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League title. Rediff.com. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. Press Trust of India. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174452/https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/roundglass-punjab-clinch-historic-i-league-title/20230304.htm.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab FC secure promotion to the Indian Super League after clinching the I-League in style. Rahul. Madhavan. Sportskeeda.com. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. Press Trust of India. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174449/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-roundglass-punjab-fc-secure-promotion-indian-super-league-clinching-i-league-style-i-league-2022-23.
- Web site: I-League outfit Roundglass Punjab promoted to ISL. thebridge.in. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174521/https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-outfit-roundglass-punjab-promoted-to-isl-40201.
- Web site: MBSG 3–1 PFC highlights, ISL 2023–24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant begins title defence in style; Manvir, Petratos, Cummings on the scoresheet. 23 September 2023. 24 September 2023. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. Aneesh. Dey. https://web.archive.org/web/20230924053740/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-punjab-fc-live-score-isl-2023-24-mbsg-v-pfc-updates-streaming-goals-highlights/article67338017.ece. 24 September 2023.
- Web site: Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC Highlights: MBSG 3–1 PFC — Mariners start ISL campaign with comfortable victory. 23 September 2023. 24 September 2023. mykhel.com. MyKhel News. Kolkata. Sauradeep. Ash. https://web.archive.org/web/20230924053910/https://www.mykhel.com/football/mohun-bagan-vs-punjab-fc-live-score-isl-2023-24-updates-lineups-234835.html. 24 September 2023.
- Web site: Mohun Bagan 3–1 Punjab FC: MBSG player ratings as Mariners begin their ISL trophy defence with a win. 24 September 2023. 24 September 2023. Sportskeeda.com. Kolkata. Soham. Haldar. https://web.archive.org/web/20230924054250/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-mohun-bagan-3-1-punjab-fc-mbsg-player-ratings-mariners-begin-isl-trophy-defence-win-isl-2023-24. 24 September 2023.
- Web site: Kiran Chemjong – Awarded with 1500 USD – Man of the match – Nehru Cup 2012 – RabinsXP . 2013-02-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083849/http://www.rabinsxp.com/2012/08/kiran-chemjong-awarded-with-1500-usd.html . 2015-09-24 . dead .
- Web site: Archived copy . 2013-02-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141026151457/http://myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=30041 . 2014-10-26 . dead .
- Web site: Nepal Goalie Kiran Chemjong: We Should Have Won The Match Against India . Goal Nepal . 28 August 2012 . 6 June 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714143808/http://www.goalnepal.com/news.php?id=8838 . live .
- Web site: Nehru Cup 2012: Indian Media, Maldives Coach Praise Kiran Chemjong's Performance . Goal Nepal . 29 August 2012 . 6 June 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714113055/http://www.goalnepal.com/news.php?id=8845 . live .
- Web site: 100 Not Out Kiran Chemjong Honored In Dammam . GoalNepal.com . 12 June 2024 .
- Web site: National Team Goalie Kiran Chemjong Motivates Underprivalaged Children In Pokhara . GoalNepal.com . 16 January 2015 . 16 January 2015 . 16 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150116183007/http://www.goalnepal.com/news.php?id=23034 . live .
- Web site: Kiran Chemjong ties knot - OnlineKhabar English News . 31 August 2022 .
- Web site: Mamrud . Roberto . Kiran Kumar Limbu Chemjong - International Appearances . RSSSF . 18 January 2024 .
- Web site: Kiran Chemjong. 17 October 2019. 29 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190829163356/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/39267/Kiran_Chemjong.html. live.
- Web site: Champions RoundGlass Punjab end season in style, hit half-century of points . i-league.org . AIFF . Media Team . Panchkula . 12 March 2023 . 12 March 2023 . 12 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312185210/https://i-league.org/champions-roundglass-punjab-end-season-in-style-hit-half-century-of-points/ .