Sumit Shrestha (born 30 January 2004) is a Nepalese international footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Manang Marsyangdi Club in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League and the Nepal national team.
Early life edit
Born in Pokhara, Sumit joined in the local Academy of Pokhara (Bhimkali Club) at the age of 11. During his time in Pokhara, Sumit participated in different football tournaments in Pokhara, and also played in the Aaha Rara Gold Cup in 2022.[1] and Waling Goldcup 2023 for Sahara Club. [2]
Club career edit
In 2022, Sumit joined Manang Marshyangdi Club and in his first 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League season, he featured in 25 matches and started with a total playing time of 2401 minutes, Sumit registering 2 goals and 2 assists. [3] In 2023, He join Jhapa FC for Nepal Super League 2023. [4]
International career edit
Nepal Futsal Team Career edit
Shrestha has been a regular for Nepal Futsal team since 2022. He made his international debut in futsal team for Nepal on 10 April 2022 in 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualificationan eventual 5–1 loss against the Uzbekistan.[5] During the 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification he played 3 matches and during the final match, Shrestha scored a goal against Afghanistan at the Gazprom Sports Complex, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. [6] On 10 September 2023, Shrestha was included in Nepal Futsal Team squad for 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification. [7] He became the only Nepalese player to score the goal in 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification round for Nepal scoring two goal against South Korea & Mongolia each though Nepal did not qualify for second round of 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification.[8]
U-20 career edit
Shrestha included in the 2022 SAFF U-20 Championship for Nepal U-20 which was held in Bhubaneswar, India.[9] Shrestha also played at the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers in Bahrain but this time they were unsuccessful to qualify.[10]
Senior career edit
He made his international debut for Nepal on 23 March 2023 coming on for Ayush Ghalan in the 89th minute in 2–0 win against the Laos in Prime Minister Three Nation Cup 2023 .[11]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of 23 June 2023.[12]
| Club | Season | Division | League | Other | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Manang Marshyangdi Club | 2022–23 | 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Total | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||
International goals edit
- Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12 April 2022 | Gazprom Sports Complex, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |  Afghanistan |
1 |
8–1 |
2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification |
| 2. | 7 October 2023 | Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace, Mongolia |  South Korea |
1 |
5–1 |
2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification |
| 3. | 11 October 2023 | Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace, Mongolia |  Mongolia |
1 |
1–1 |
2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification |
International Trophy edit
- Prime Minister Three Nation Cup
- Winner: 2023
References edit
- ^ "APF beat Sahara in opener, advance to quartersdate". Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Waling Gold Cup". Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Sumit Shresthadate=April 22, 2022".
- ^ "Jhapa Football Clubdate=August 28, 2022".
- ^ "Nepal Loses Against Uzbekistan In The First AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers Match". Archived from the original on 10 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Nepal winless in AFC Futsal qualifiers". Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Final futsal squad for AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers announced". Archived from the original on 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Qualifiers – Group D: Strong finish by Vietnam". Archived from the original on 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Nepal U20 team departs to India for SAFF U20". Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "U20 team jets off toward Bahrain". Archived from the original on 17 September 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Four Players Make Debut For Nepal". GiveMeGoal.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Sumit Shrestha – Stats – Matches – Goals". 19 December 2021.
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