Robi Hansda
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robi Hansda | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Mongalkote, India | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | JHR Royal City | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mohan Bagan Academy Fortapur | |||
| Nongthymmai Sport & Cultural Club | |||
| Cossipore Saraswati Club | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | West Bengal State Team | 47 | (19) |
| –2022 | ASOS | 20 | (7) |
| 2022–2025 | Calcutta Customs Club | 17 | (4) |
| 2025 | → Mohammedan SC | 14 | (2) |
| 2025– | JHR Royal City | 7 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:53, 8 January 2025 (IST) | |||
Robi Hansda (Bengali: রবি হাঁসদা; born 9 June 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward.[1] He currently plays for JHR Royal City. He gained national prominence during the 2024–25 Santosh Trophy, where he emerged as the tournament's top scorer, leading West Bengal to victory.[2]
Hansda began his career with Cossipore Saraswati Club before moving to Rainbow Athletic Club. He later joined Calcutta Customs Club, signing a two-year contract.[3]
In the 2024–25 Santosh Trophy, Hansda became a key player for the West Bengal team, scoring a record-breaking 12 goals in the tournament, breaking a longstanding record and earning the Player of the Championship award.[4][5]
In the winter transfer session of the AIFF, Hansda was picked by Indian Super League club Mohammedan SC[6] on loan, while other teams like East Bengal also were on the lookout for him.[7]
Personal life
Robi Hansda was born on 9 June 1999 in Mosharu, a village in Mongalkote, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. He grew up in a Santal family that faced significant financial challenges. His father, Sultan Hansda, was a daily wage laborer who later drove a Toto (Electric rickshaw) to support the family, while his mother, Tulsi Hansda, worked as a laborer.[8]
From a young age, Hansda displayed a passion for football, with his parents encouraging him despite their modest circumstances. In 2024 his father died unexpectedly, creating a major personal and emotional setback.[9] This loss left Hansda contemplating quitting football to focus on supporting his family. He dedicated his success to his father.[10][11]