Laken Limbu Explained
| Laken Limbu |
| Fullname: | Laken Limbu |
| Birth Date: | 24 July 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Singapore |
| Height: | 1.77 m |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | Delhi FC |
| Years1: | 2021–2024 |
| Caps1: | 34 |
| Goals1: | 3 |
| Years2: | 2024 |
| Years3: | 2024– |
| Nationalyears1: | 2023– |
| Nationalteam1: | Nepal |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Laken Limbu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Delhi FC in the I-League and the Nepal national team.
Early life
Born in Singapore, Laken joined in the F-17 Football Academy at the age of 12.[1] [2] After three years, he started training with the ANZA Soccer Academy.[3] During his time in Singapore, Laken participated in football tournaments in Sweden, Malaysia, and Spain, and also played in the Aaha Rara Gold Cup 2078 in Nepal.[4] In 2021, Laken moved to Nepal permanently, joining Jhapa FC in the C-Division League qualifiers.[4]
Club career
In 2021, Laken joined Three Star Club and in his first A-Division League season, he featured in eight matches and started. With a total playing time of 405 minutes, Laken made one assist. He played the full 90 minutes twice, against Sankata Boys SC and Nepal Police Club. He played 26 games in his second season, registering 3 goals and 4 assists. His performances earned him a callup to the Nepal national team.[5] [6] Laken Limbu officially joined Delhi FC on 15th September 2024 and will be playing for the club in the I-League 2024/25 season. [7]
International career
On 15 June 2023, Laken made his international debut for Nepal in a friendly loss to the Philippines.[8] He was also part of the main squad for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[9]
Style of play
Limbu has been known for his strength.[10]
Career statistics
Club
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International
Notes and References
- Web site: Lively Laken. hamrokhelkud.net. 2023-07-28. 2024-09-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916123847/https://www.hamrokhelkud.net/lively-laken-earns-maiden-nepal-callup/. live.
- Web site: aken Limbu’s Dream Comes True. gorkhalifootball.com. 2023-06-21. 2023-06-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621070108/https://gorkhalifootball.com/lakens-dream-comes-true-as-he-earns-spot-in-nepal-national-football-team/. live.
- Web site: Laken Limbu article. anza.org.sg. 2023-07-28. 2023-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728212140/https://anza.org.sg/2021/11/09/anza-soccer-a-league-of-their-own/. live.
- Web site: Jhapa FC Signs Singapore Based Nepalese Player For C Qualifiers. GoalNepal. 2023-06-23. 2023-06-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20230623075304/https://goalnepal.com/province_1/news/11468. live.
- Web site: Lively Laken earns maiden Nepal callup. June 9, 2023.
- Web site: Laken Limbu's Dream Comes True as He Earns Spot in Nepal National Football Team. Gorkhali. Football. June 11, 2023. GorkhaliFootball.com. June 21, 2023. June 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621070108/https://gorkhalifootball.com/lakens-dream-comes-true-as-he-earns-spot-in-nepal-national-football-team/. live.
- Web site: Football . Gorkhali . 2024-09-16 . Footballer Laken Limbu Joins Delhi FC for I-League 2024/25 • Gorkhali Football . 2024-09-16 . gorkhalifootball.com . en-US.
- Web site: Laken Limbu - Debut Match for Nepal against Philippines. Gorkhali. Football. June 16, 2023. GorkhaliFootball.com. June 21, 2023. September 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916124819/https://gorkhalifootball.com/laken-limbu-debut-match-for-nepal-against-philippines/. live.
- News: ANFA announces national team for SAFF Championship. 9 June 2023. khabarhub.com. 8 June 2023. 9 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230609075836/https://english.khabarhub.com/2023/08/306718/. live.
- Web site: Laken Limbu - Straits Times article. 2023-07-28. 2023-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728212136/https://tnp.straitstimes.com/sports/singapore-football/meet-young-singapore-footballers-playing-youth-world-cup. live.
- Web site: Laken Limbu - Stats - Matches - Goals. December 19, 2021. June 23, 2023. September 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916125319/https://www.hamrokhelkud.net/player/laken-limbu/. live.
