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 edit
Rangdajied United edit
Tamang 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 edit
In 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"
—Tamang on winning Bhutan National League[6]
Real Kashmir edit
On 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 edit
Club edit
- Transport United
See also edit
References 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