| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sanjeeb Bista | ||
| Date of birth | (2002-02-17) 17 February 2002 (age 22) | ||
| Place of birth | Kirtipur, Nepal | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, attacking midfielder | ||
| 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, correct as of 19 October 2024 @ 13:17(AEST) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024 | |||
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.
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, 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.
Club career
On 29 November 2021, Sanjeeb made his debut for the New Road Team during gaolless 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. 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.
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.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 23 December 2023.
| 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.
| 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 |
References
- "MUFC Bijaychowk Youth Club continue their winning streak". Nepal News Agency. September 11, 2021. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- "U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers and one of the club's key player Sanjeeb Bista". Nepal News Agency. September 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- "Bista goal punishes Three Star Club". The Kathmandu Post. April 28, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- "Nepal Super League: Pokhara Thunders Move Atop Of Standing". Goal Nepal. December 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- "Pokhara beat Ilam to go top". The Kathmandu Post. December 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- "Annese failing to give Nepal a kick". The Kathmandu Post. September 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- "Sanjeeb Bista". HamroKhelkud. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- "Sanjeeb Bista". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
External links
- Sanjeeb Bista at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sanjeeb Bista at Global Sports Archive
- Sanjeeb Bista at New Road Team Official Website