Tsenda Dorji (born 12 February 1995) is a Bhutanese professional footballer who last played as a striker for Transport United FC in the Bhutan Premier League. He also plays for the Bhutan national team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tsenda Dorji | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Paro, Bhutan | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Thimphu | ||
| 2020–2024 | Transport United | 42 | (42) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018– | Bhutan | 7 | (1) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 October 2023 | |||
Club career
editIn 2017, Tsenda joined Thimphu FC after playing in various local tournaments. In the 2018 Chancellor's Cup, Tsenda represented Penchhas FC. He scored in the final, coming in a 3–5 defeat to Sherubtse College FC.[2]
Tsenda came to prominence while playing for Transport United at the 2022 BFF President's Cup.[1] He received Nu 50,000 for being both the Most Valuable Player and the top scorer of the tournament, as his team clinched the trophy.[3]
On 14 September 2023, Tsenda scored his 50th goal for Transport United during a 5–2 victory over BFF Academy in the 2023 Bhutan Premier League.[4]
International career
editOn 4 September 2019, Tsenda made his debut for the Bhutan national team, in the 2018 SAFF Championship against Bangladesh. In 2023, he was selected in the team for the Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup, in Nepal.[5] However, was unable to play due to an injury. He was later included in the team for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[6]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 15 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | Continental | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Transport United | 2022 | Bhutan Premier League | 18 | 16 | - | 18 | 16 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 19 | - | 16 | 19 | |||
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | ||
| Total career | 42 | 42 | - | 42 | 42 | |||
International
edit- As of 23 October 2023.[7]
| Year | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 7 | 1 | |
International goals
edit- Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28 June 2023 | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore, India |  Bangladesh |
1–0 | 1–3 | 2023 SAFF Championship |
Honours
editTransport United
Individual
- BFF President's Cup Most Valuable Player: 2022
- BFF President's Cup Highest Scorer: 2022
References
edit- ^ a b "Transport United FC sensation Tsenda Dorji is taking his inspiration from CG7 - Paro Football Club". 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Sherubtse College FC lifts Chancellor's Cup". Kuensel Online. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Transport United FC ends trophy drought with President's Cup". Kuensel Online. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Tsenda Dorji Scores His 50th Goal For Transport United FC". Bhutan Football Federation. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Dragon Boys to play in the Three Nations Cup 2023". Kuensel Online. 7 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "SAFF championship adds Kuwait and Lebanon". Kuensel Online. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Tsenda Dorji at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
edit- Tsenda Dorji at National-Football-Teams.com
- Tsenda Dorji at Soccerway