Sanjeeb Bista
Nepali footballer (born 2002)
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Sanjeeb Bista (Nepali: सञ्जीव विष्ट; born 17 February 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Church Boys United and the Nepal national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sanjeeb Bista | ||
| Date of birth | 17 February 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirtipur, Nepal | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Church Boys United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Bijaychowk Youth Club | ||
| 2021–2022 | New Road Team | 22 | (6) |
| 2023–2024 | → Pokhara Thunders (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2024- | Church Boys United | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Nepal | 4 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 October 2024 @ 13:17(AEST) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 11 June 2024 | |||
Early career
Before participating in the 2021 C-Division League qualifiers, Sanjeeb had played football tournaments in school and local tournaments but had not received any formal training. During the qualifiers, he scored a notable goal against Jhapa FC to earn MUFC Bijaychowk Youth Club the victory,[1] which eventually led to him being called up to the preliminary Nepal national under-23 team squad for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers.[2]
Club career
On 29 November 2021, Sanjeeb made his debut for the New Road Team during goalless draw with Brigade Boys Club in the 2021–22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. On 28 April 2023, he scored the only goal as New Road Team defeated Three Star Club in the 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League, helping the club move out from the relegation zone.[3] Sanjeeb represented Pokhara Thunders in the 2023–24 Nepal Super League. On 7 December 2023, Sanjeeb scored the decisive goal against Sporting Ilam De Mechi to go top of the league table.[4][5]
International career
On 21 March 2024, Sanjeeb made his debut for the Nepal national team during a 0–5 defeat to Bahrain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round.[6] He scored his first international goal on 11 June 2024 against Yemen at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 23 December 2023.[7]
| Club | Season | Division | League | Other | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| New Road Team | 2021–22 | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | |
| New Road Team total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6 | ||
| Pokhara Thunders (loan) | 2023–24 | Nepal Super League | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Career total | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 7 | ||
International
- As of 11 June 2024.[8]
| Nepal national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 1 |
International goals
- Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 June 2024 | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia |  Yemen | 1–1 | 2–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |