Jagajeet Shrestha (Nepali: जगजीत श्रेष्ठ) is a Nepali footballer who last played for Preston Lions in State League 1 as a midfielder.[2] He was called to Nepali internationals at the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and most recently for the 2019 Asian Cup Qualifiers in late 2017.[3][4]
 Shrestha with Hume United in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jagajeet Shrestha (जगजीत श्रेष्ठ) | ||
| Date of birth | 7 August 1993[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Bhaktapur, Nepal | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Adelaide Croatia Raiders | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Himalayan Sherpa Club | (25) | |
| 2012–2013 | Friends Club | ||
| 2013–2016 | Three Star Club | ||
| 2016 | Hume United | 3 | (3) |
| 2017 | Sunshine George Cross | 15 | (4) |
| 2017 | Nunawading City | 10 | (1) |
| 2018 | Preston Lions | 8 | (2) |
| 2020 | Para Hills Knights | 14 | (1) |
| 2021 | South Adelaide Panthers | 0 | (0) |
| 2021– | Adelaide Croatia Raiders | 14 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| Nepal | 26 | (1) | |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 November 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 December 2015 | |||
Club career
editJagajeet Shrestha was born in Bhaktapur, a sub district of Kathmandu in 1993. He soon developed a reputation for his skills and fiery style of play despite his short height. He started his career at Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club scoring 25 goals.
In 2011, VfB Stuttgart agreed to a 1-year deal to train Shrestha.[5]
In 2012, Shrestha moved on to Friends Club, and in 2013 transferred to the Three Star Club.
In June 2014 Shrestha secured a 2-month trial with the Polish football club, Jagiellonia Białystok.[6][7][8][9]
He played for Three Star Club before signing an 18-month contract with Hume United FC. He scored two goals for Hume United FC in his debut match against Sporting. After showing potential many clubs keep eyes on him but Sunshine George Cross signed him a year deal. He was instrumental in his team's displays early in the season.[2][10]
After moves to Nunawading City & Preston Lions, Jagajeet is currently a free agent.
International career
editShrestha represented Nepal at the U13, U14, U16, and U19 levels.[11] He has also represented his country at the 2011 SAFF Championship, 2012 Nehru Cup, 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and the 2013 SAFF Championship.[12] He scored his only goal so far in a 5-0 world qualifier match victory against Timor-Leste.[13]
International goals
edit- Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 July 2011 | Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu |  East Timor |
4–0 |
5–0 |
2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier |
References
edit- ^ "Polish Premier Club Bialystok Invites Jagjeet Shrestha For Training With An Official Letter". GoalNepal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Jagjeet Shrestha signs for Australian club". Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ http://www.football.com/en-gb/Jagajeet-shrestha/ [permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jagjit Shrestha - Goal.com". Archived from the original on 2014-07-26.
- ^ "VfB Stuttgart agrees to provide year long training to Jagjeet Shrestha". GoalNepal.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ "Shrestha Receives Schengen VISA; To Go To Poland To Join Polish Premier League". GoalNepal.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ^ "Shrestha Receives Schengen VISA; To Go To Poland To Join Polish Premier League". Givemegoal.com. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ^ "Jagiellonia Białystok sprawdzi... nepalskiego Messiego". Sportowefakty.pl (in Polish). 3 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "Pierwszy Nepalczyk w Ekstraklasie? Jagjeet Shrestha na testach w Jagiellonii". Ekstraklasa.net (in Polish). 3 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ Michell, Tim (18 July 2016). "Jagajeet Debut goal for Hume United". Herald Sun.
- ^ "Jagajeet Shrestha, goalnepal profile". Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Jagajeet Shrestha, Goal.com profile". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Jagajeet Shrestha, FIFA profile". Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
External links
edit- Jagajeet Shrestha at National-Football-Teams.com