Milan Basumatary Explained

Milan Basumatary
Birth Date:2 September 1997
Birth Place:Kokrajhar, Assam, India
Currentclub:Shillong Lajong
Clubnumber:16
Position:Midfielder/Striker
Youthclubs1:Kokrajhar Football Academy
Youthclubs2:AIFF Kalyani Regional Academy
Youthclubs3:AIFF Elite Academy
Years1:2016–
Clubs1:Shillong Lajong
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Oil India
Caps2:?
Goals2:?
Nationalteam2:India U19
Club-Update:5 February 2017
Ntupdate:24 January 2016

Milan Basumatary (born 2 September 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and striker for Shillong Lajong in the I-League.

Career

Early career

Born in Kokrajhar, Assam,[1] Basumatary started playing football in his village for the Kokrajhar Football Academy as part of the Sports Authority of India.[2] In 2012, Basumatary led the Assam U15 side to the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy championship, being named as the tournament's top scorer and most valuable player.[3] After his impressive performance, Basumatary joined the All India Football Federation Regional Academy in Kalyani and the AIFF Elite Academy.[3] In 2014, Basumatary was a part of the Aspire Academy All-Stars and earned a trial at Dutch club, PSV Eindhoven.[4]

Shillong Lajong

In January 2016, it was announced that Basumatary signed with I-League side, Shillong Lajong.[2] On 24 January 2016, Basumatary made his professional debut for the club against Bengaluru FC. He came on as an 87th-minute substitute for Bipin Singh as Shillong Lajong lost 3–0.[5]

Oil India

In 2018, he was signed by Duliajan based club Oil India.

International

Basumatary has represented India at the under-16 and under-19 sides.[3] [6]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shillong Lajong2015–16I-League100010
Shillong Lajong2016–17I-League100010
Career total2000000020

Honours

Shillong Lajong

2016,[7] 2019[8]

2016[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Hope floats in Bodoland. https://web.archive.org/web/20130808061942/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120805/jsp/7days/story_15815346.jsp#.VqUkFlMrLBJ. dead. 8 August 2013. 24 January 2016. Telegraph India. 6 August 2012.
  2. News: Lajong FC signs three players. 24 January 2016. Business Standard. 4 January 2016.
  3. News: AIFF Academy Cadets on Trials at PSV Eindhoven. 24 January 2016. The All India Football Federation. 6 August 2014.
  4. News: Judge. Shahid. Manipur footballer Bidyananda on Barcelona radar. 24 January 2016. Indian Express. 20 February 2014.
  5. Web site: Bengaluru FC 3-0 Shillong Lajong. Soccerway.
  6. News: Kapil Boro, Milan Basumatary in U-19 squad. 24 January 2016. Assam Tribune. 17 August 2015.
  7. https://khelnow.com/football/shillong-lajong-fc-wins-gionee-shillong-premier-league-2016 Shillong Lajong wins Gionee SPL defeating Rangdajied United
  8. Web site: Lajong are Shillong Premier League 2019 champions!. 12 November 2019. thesportsroom.in.
  9. Web site: 2016-07-11. Shillong Lajong youngsters crowned Champions of 8th Bodousa Cup 2016. 2021-11-27. The Blog » CPD Football by Chris Punnakkattu Daniel. en-GB.