Nagen Tamang (born 19 February 1989 in Kurseong) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 February 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Kurseong, West Bengal | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| New Delhi Heroes | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–12 | Royal Wahingdoh | ||
| 2012–13 | Rangdajied | 4 | (0) |
| 2015 | Royal Wahingdoh | 12 | (0) |
| 2017 | Transport United | ||
| 2018 | Langsning FC | 2 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Real Kashmir F.C. | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 April 2019 | |||
Career
editRangdajied United
editTamang made his professional debut for Rangdajied in the I-League on 4 October 2013 against Dempo at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong; in which he played till the 76th minute before being replaced by Laldingngheta; as Rangdajied drew the match 2–2.[1][2]
Transport United
editIn 2017, Tamang joined Bhutan National League side Transport United.[3] On 7 August 2018 he scored a goal against Paro United.[4] On 9 August 2017 he scored a hat-trick against Thimphu City and led his side to a 6–3 win that placed his side three goals ahead of Thimphu City and on the top of the table.[5] He became an inevitable ingredient of the side which eventually won the silverware. The 2017 Bhutan National Leaguetitle triumph gave Tamang's CV a necessary kick which was missing earlier in his career.[6]
" I am happy that we won the title. Among all the moments in the league, that feeling when I scored against Thimphu City was amazing. I hope I will be called back to play for the club again"
Real Kashmir
editOn 26 August 2018, Nagen Tamang signed for newly promoted side Real Kashmir F.C. for season 2018–19 in the I-League.[7]
On 11 December 2018, he scored a goal against Shillong Lajong, his first goal in the I-League. Real Kashmir won the match 6–1 and Nagen was adjudged as the Hero of the match.[8][9]
Career statistics
edit- As of 24 May 2015[10]
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Rangdajied | 2013-14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 4 | 0 | |
| Royal Wahingdoh | 2014-15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 9 | 0 | |
| Career total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
Honours
editClub
edit- Transport United
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Noronha, Anselm. "Rangdajied United FC 2-2 Dempo SC: Papas denied his first win by the promoted outfit". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "UKFC 4-1 NB Armed Police". Goalie365. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ Mitra, Atanu (7 August 2017). "Not ISL, Not I-League: Nagen Tamang's Bhutan stint a sign of things to come?". www.goal.com. Goal. Archived from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "NAGEN DEDICATES HIS GOAL TO GORKHALAND MARTY". goalie365.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Transport United thrashes Thimphu City 6-3". bbs.bt. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "History returns to Transport United after seven years". kuenselonline.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Real Kashmir signed Nagen Tamang". Goalie365. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ Mukherjee, Soham (11 December 2018). "I-League 2018–19: Real Kashmir soar to third spot after thrashing Shillong Lajong 6–1". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "With one goal and two assists under his belt, Nagen is today's Hero". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ Nagen Tamang at Soccerway