Sonam Bhutia Explained

Sonam Bhutia
Fullname:Sonam Zangpo Bhutia[1]
Birth Date:26 January 1994[2]
Birth Place:Shotak, Sikkim, India
Currentclub:Machhindra
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Sports Authority of India
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:United Sikkim
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Years2:2014–2016
Clubs2:Mohun Bagan
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Mohammedan
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years4:2017–2019
Clubs4:Langsning
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years5:2021
Clubs5:Southern Samity
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years6:2021–
Clubs6:Machhindra

Sonam Bhutia (born 26 January 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Machhindra FC in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.

Club career

Early career

Born and brought up in Shotak, Sikkim, Sonam Bhutia is a product of the Sports Authority of India, Namchi. He was part of the SAI squad that participated in the Subroto Cup in 2008. Though his team lost in the semi-final stage, Sonam who played in central defense got a scholarship for good performance.

Bhutia had a brief stint at the Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy. When Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy went to participate in a tournament at Namchi, Shyam Thapa spotted Sonam and selected him for the Durgapur based Mohun Bagan Academy. However, after 4 months, Sonam went back to Namchi because of his schooling. Though Sonam got offer from United Sikkim around 4–5 years back, he joined the club in 2012 after completing his studies and played there for a couple of seasons.

He represented Sikkim in the Santosh Trophy for 3 consecutive seasons from 2009 onwards. He also appeared in the 2018–19 National Football Championship (73rd edition of Santosh Trophy), in which Sikkim qualified for the final round for the first time since 2004.[3] He was selected in the U-23 Indian Camp held at Bangalore last year, but due to passport issues, he was not kept in the final squad.

He also appeared with Ulkha Football Club of Siliguri, at the Siliguri Super Division League.[1]

United Sikkim

Bhutia made his debut for United Sikkim FC on 24 January 2013 during an I-League match against Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal in which he came on as a 69th-minute substitute for Sandesh Jhingan; United Sikkim drew the match 0–0.[4]

In March 2013, Nathan Hall managed United Sikkim went to Bhutan for training. With the team, Bhutia played three friendly matches against local sides Drukpol FC, Yeedzin and Zimdra, at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu.[5] From July to August 2013, he went to Bhutan again and participated in 2013 King's Cup,[6] [7] in which they moved to the knockout stages. In the first semi-final, United Sikkim lost 2–4 to Manang Marshyangdi of Nepal.[8]

Mohun Bagan

In August 2014, Sonam joined Mohun Bagan,[9] and appeared in the Calcutta Football League.[10]

Mohammedan

On 2 August 2016, it was announced that Bhutia had signed with Mohammedan.[11] He was part of the team, that clinched 36th Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup, defeating Jhapa XI of Nepal 1–0 at the Paljor Stadium.[12] [1]

Langsning

On 1 July 2017, Bhutia moved to Shillong Premier League side Langsning SC.[1]

Southern Samity

In July 2021, he moved to another Calcutta Football League side Southern Samity.[13]

Machhindra

In December 2021, Bhutia moved to Nepal and signed with Martyr's Memorial A-Division League side Machhindra F.C. on a season-long deal. He debuted on 2 January 2022, in their 1–0 win against Nepal Police Club.[14] [15] Later Machhindra lifted the league trophy and earned a spot in the 2022 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs.[16] [17]

On 5 April, Machhindra appeared in the match against Blue Star of Sri Lanka at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium but bowed out of the tournament losing 2–1.[18]

Career statistics

Club

Statistics accurate as of 12 May 2013

Honours

United Sikkim

2012[19] [20]

2013; runner-up 2014[21]

Mohun Bagan

2015–16[22]

Mohamedan Sporting

2016[23]

Macchindra

2021–22[24]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rebyna. Rana. Sonam Zangpo, all healed and raring to go. www.summittimes.com. Summit Times Gangtok. 7 June 2017. 10 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125184412/https://www.summittimes.com/single-post/2017/06/07/sonam-zangpo-all-healed-and-raring-to-go. 25 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Sonam Bhutia. I-League.
  3. Web site: Sikkim qualify for final round of 73rd Santosh Trophy National Football Ch'ship. Sagar. Chhetri. 7 February 2019. 18 September 2021. nenow.in. The Northeast Now. https://web.archive.org/web/20220507090415/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/sikkim-qualify-for-final-round-of-73rd-santosh-trophy-national-football-chship.html. 7 May 2022.
  4. Web site: Mohun Bagan 0-0 United Sikkim. Soccerway. 26 May 2013.
  5. Web site: Arunava. Chaudhuri. United Sikkim FC on training visit to Bhutan. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 2 March 2013. 1 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901061618/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/united-sikkim-fc-on-training-visit-to-bhutan. 1 September 2021.
  6. News: Khandu Tobgyel. Bhutan King's Cup 2013 kicks off tomorrow. 9 January 2015. Bhutan Observer. 19 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150110215519/http://bhutanobserver.bt/7446-bo-news-about-bhutan_kings_cup_2013_kicks_off_tomorrow.aspx. 10 January 2015. dead.
  7. Web site: Arunava. Chaudhuri. Bhutan King's Cup 2013: Mohun Bagan Academy & United Sikkim FC to participate. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 28 June 2013. 1 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901062429/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/bhutan-kings-cup-2013-mohun-bagan-academy-united-sikkim-fc-to-participate. 1 September 2021.
  8. News: Manang defeats United Sikkim to enter finals. 8 January 2015. www.bbs.bt. Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 8 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128124136/http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30226. 28 November 2021. dead.
  9. Web site: McDowell Mohun Bagan New Recruit - Sonam Zangpo Bhutia. www.mohunbaganac.co. Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903235815/http://mohunbaganac.com/news-detail/mcdowell-mohun-bagan-new-recruit-sonam-zangpo-bhutia-2639. 3 September 2014. dead.
  10. Web site: Mohun Bagan Athletic Club: Squad 2011-2019. 10 January 2022. themohunbaganac.com. Mohun Bagan AC.
  11. News: Ganguly. Abhishek. Mohammedan Sporting register 8 players for Calcutta League. 2 August 2016. Times of India. 2 August 2016.
  12. Web site: 36th Sikkim Governors Gold Cup: Mohammedan Sporting edge Jhapa XI 1-0 to lift cup . Xtratime.in . 31 December 2017 . 27 October 2016 . 1 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180101025944/http://xtratime.in/36th-sikkim-governors-gold-cup-mohammedan-sporting-edge-jhapa-xi-1-0-to-lift-cup/ . live .
  13. Web site: Player info: Sonam Zangpo Bhutia. globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. 10 January 2022.
  14. Web site: Player profile and statistics: Sonam Bhutia. hamrokhelkud.com. 11 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Machindra selected in AFC Cup. himalsanchar.com. Himal Sanchar. 18 December 2021. 10 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220110162556/https://himalsanchar.com/machindra-selected-in-afc-cup/. 10 January 2022.
  16. Web site: Machhindra become champion for second consecutive time after defeating Satdobato. the-anfa.com. All Nepal Football Association. 16 February 2022. 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216111557/https://the-anfa.com/news-detail/1451. 16 February 2022.
  17. Web site: Machhindra Club to host Sri Lanka's Blue Star. kathmandupost.com. The Kathmandu Post. 18 January 2022. 5 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213045705/https://kathmandupost.com/football/2022/01/18/machhindra-club-to-host-sri-lanka-s-blue-star. 13 February 2022.
  18. Web site: Machhindra crash out of Qualifiers. Himalayan News Service. 12:13PM. thehimalayantimes.com. The Himalayan Times. 6 April 2022. 6 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220406090129/https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/machhindra-crash-out-of-qualifiers. 6 April 2022.
  19. Web site: :::: The Aiff :::: . 2012-02-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120203113613/http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/news/index.php?Me_Id=193 . 2012-02-03 .
  20. Web site: :::: The Aiff :::: . 2012-02-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120411200457/http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/tournament-fixtures.php?tournamentdetail=87 . 2012-04-11 .
  21. Web site: Sikkim Himalayan SC has technically won the Sikkim Premier League title with one more game to go.. 29 November 2014. goalie365.com.
  22. Web site: Amlan. Das. Mohun Bagan win 2016 Federation Cup with 5–0 rout of Aizawl FC. sportskeeda.com. 21 May 2016. 21 May 2016. 26 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160526100655/http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/mohun-bagan-win-2016-federation-cup-with-5-0-rout-of-aizawl-fc.
  23. Web site: Nilesh. Bhattacharya. Mohamedan Sporting lifts Governor's Gold Cup. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. 27 October 2016. 11 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220111034859/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/mohammedan-sporting-lift-governors-gold-cup/articleshow/55098639.cms. 11 January 2022. live.
  24. Web site: Machhindra become champion for second consecutive time after defeating Satdobato. the-anfa.com. All Nepal Football Association. 16 February 2022. 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216111557/https://the-anfa.com/news-detail/1451. 16 February 2022.

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