Bikesh Kuthu (Nepali :बिकेश कुथु ; born 24 June 1993) is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper[1] for the Nepal national team. Kuthu made his international debut against Cameroon on August 26, 2012 in New Delhi.[2]
| Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Bikesh Kuthu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 24 June 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gauradaha | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Saraswoti Youth Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Himalayan Sherpa Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Madhyapur Youth Association | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Jawalakhel YC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2021 | Nepal Army Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Kathmandu Rayzrs F.C. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Sporting Ilam De Mechi FC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Nepal U23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012– | Nepal | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Early life edit
Bikesh Kuthu was born and raised in Sindhupalchowk District in a family of athletes. His brother BM Kuthu is graduate of Anfa Academy football program.[3]
Club career edit
Kuthu made his professional debut with Saraswoti Youth Club . He was signed later on by Himalayan Sherpa Club and then by the newly promoted Madhyapur Youth Association. He showed excellent individual performance in Ncell Cup.[4] After relegation of Madhyapur Youth Association from A division league, Kuthu signed for Jawalakhel YC.[5]
In 2015, Kuthu was signed by Nepal Army Club.[6]
In 2021, Kuthu was chosen as marquee and captain of Kathmandu Rayzrs F.C., in the inaugural season of the Nepalese Franchise league Nepal Super League. He was also retained as Marquee player for 2022 season.[7]
International career edit
Kuthu made his international debut against Cameroon on August 26, 2012 in New Delhi.[8]
Career statistics edit
International edit
- As of matches played 11 June 2022.[9]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | |
Club honours edit
Kathmandu Rayzers FC
- Nepal Super League
- Champions (1): 2021
Individual honours edit
- Best Goalkeeper:
- Best Goalkeeper:
References edit
- ^ "Authentication".
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Nepal vs. Cameroon". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ म देशका लागि लक्की रहेछु ! | Onlinekhabar.com | Bikesh Kuthu, Goalkeeper, retrieved 2022-06-11
- ^ "Ncell backs soccer in Nepal". SportsPro. 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ "'Gorkhe josh' is what won us the SAG gold, says man of the hour Bikesh Kuthu - OnlineKhabar English News". 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ "APF hold Army, NRT beat Friends". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." thehimalayantimes.com. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Bikesh Kuthu (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 1 October 2021.