Sanjay Balmuchu Explained

Sanjay Balmuchu
Birth Date:5 January 1992
Birth Place:West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Currentclub:Mumbai City FC
Clubnumber:TBA
Position:Center-back, Defensive midfielder
Youthclubs1:Tata FA
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Churchill Brothers
Caps1:20
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Mohammedan
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2016
Clubs3:Mohun Bagan
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Clubs4:FC Goa
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years4:2016
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Chennaiyin
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2018
Clubs6:Jamshedpur
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2019—
Clubs7:Mumbai City FC
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Club-Update:24 July 2018

Sanjay Balmuchu (born 5 January 1992) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League.

Career

Churchill Brothers

After graduating from the Tata Football Academy, Balmuchu was announced as a Churchill Brothers player on 13 July 2012 for their I-League campaign.[1] He made his professional debut for the club on 4 January 2013 against Shillong Lajong. He started and played the whole match as Churchill Brothers won 6–0.[2] While with the club, Balmuchu was a part of the 2012–13 I-League winning team, and the 2013–14 Indian Federation Cup sides.[3] [4]

After Churchill Brothers were expelled from the I-League, Balmuchu continued to play for the club in the Goa Professional League and Durand Cup.[5] [6] He eventually left Churchill Brothers to sign for Mohammedan of the I-League 2nd Division.[7]

Mohun Bagan

After some time with Mohammedan, Balmuchu signed for reigning I-League champions, Mohun Bagan, on 24 June 2015.[7]

International

Balmuchu was selected into the initial squad for the India U23 side in the 2014 Asian Games.[8]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFederation CupDurand CupAFCTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Churchill Brothers2012–13I-League80000060140
2013–14I-League120500060230
Career total2005000120370

Honours

Club

Chennaiyin FC

Notes and References

  1. News: Noronha. Anselm. Official: Churchill Brothers SC sign Mariano Dias as head coach and Lebanese centre back Bilal Nijjarin. 24 June 2015. Goal.com. 13 July 2012.
  2. Web site: Churchill Brothers 6-0 Shillong Lajong. Soccerway.
  3. News: Churchill Brothers are I-League champions 2012-13. 24 June 2015. NDTV Sports. 7 May 2013.
  4. News: Mitra. Atanu. Churchill Brothers create history by winning their maiden Federation Cup title. 24 June 2015. Goal.com. 25 January 2014.
  5. News: Churchill halt Laxmi Prasad’s winning run. 24 June 2015. Navhind Times. 29 September 2014.
  6. News: Bhattacharya. Srijan. Durand Cup 2014: Pune FC Favourites To Top Group D. 24 June 2015. The Hard Tackle. 29 October 2014.
  7. News: Mitra. Atanu. Mohun Bagan sign Balmuchu to bolster squad for Calcutta League. 24 June 2015. Goal.com. 24 June 2015.
  8. News: Indian football team's Asian Games 2014 camp kicks off. 24 June 2015. IBN Live. 1 July 2014.