Bikramjit Singh
{{Short description|Indian footballer (born 1992)}}
{{For|the football defender playing for Mumbai City|Bikramjeet Singh}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Bikramjit Singh
| image = Bikramjeet 1.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Singh in 2011
| fullname = Bikramjit Singh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|15|df=y}}
| birth_place = Gurdaspur, Punjab, India
| height = {{height|m=1.71}}
| currentclub = Real Kashmir
| clubnumber =
| position = Midfielder
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Sant Baba Hazara Singh FA
| years1 = 2010–2012
| clubs1 = Indian Arrows
| caps1 = 23
| goals1 = 2
| years2 = 2012–2014
| clubs2 = Churchill Brothers
| caps2 = 20
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2014
| clubs3 = → Mohun Bagan (loan)
| caps3 = 5
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2014–2017
| clubs4 = Mohun Bagan
| caps4 = 35
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2014–2015
| clubs5 = → Goa (loan)
| caps5 = 21
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2016
| clubs6 = → ATK (loan)
| caps6 = 7
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2017–2018
| clubs7 = Chennaiyin
| caps7 = 15
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2018—2020
| clubs8 = Odisha
| caps8 = 17
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2021
| clubs9 = RoundGlass Punjab
| caps9 = 11
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2022–
| clubs10 = Real Kashmir
| caps10 = 3
| goals10 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005
| nationalteam1 = India U15
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2007
| nationalteam2 = India U17
| nationalcaps2 =
| nationalgoals2 =
| nationalyears3 = 2008–2010
| nationalteam3 = India U19
| nationalcaps3 =
| nationalgoals3 =
| nationalyears4 = 2015–
| nationalteam4 = India U23
| nationalcaps4 = 4
| nationalgoals4 = 0
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Bikramjit Singh (born 15 October 1992), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for I-League club Real Kashmir.
Career
=Early career=
Born in Gurdaspur, Punjab, Singh started his football career at the Sant Baba Hazara Singh Football Academy.{{cite news|title=McDowell Mohun Bagan central midfielder Bikramjit Singh|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/mcdowell-mohun-bagan-central-midfielder-bikramjit-singh-4307|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303132859/http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/mcdowell-mohun-bagan-central-midfielder-bikramjit-singh-4307|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 March 2016|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|date=27 February 2016}} He then went on to represent his state at the under-13 level, where he impressed in a tournament in Kolkata and got selected to the India under-13 side. After spending years with the India youth sides, Singh joined the All India Football Federation development side, AIFF XI for the 2010–11 I-League season. He scored his first professional goal directly from a corner kick on 30 December 2010 against HAL. His 53rd-minute strike was the second in a 2–1 victory for the league's developmental side.{{cite web|title=AIFF XI 2-1 HAL|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/12/30/india/i-league/aiff-xi/hindustan-aeronautics-limited-sc/1044797/|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=12 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212181142/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/12/30/india/i-league/aiff-xi/hindustan-aeronautics-limited-sc/1044797/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=AIFF XI beat HAL 2-1 in an impressive show|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/AIFF-XI-beat-HAL-2-1-in-an-impressive-show/articleshow/7191579.cms|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=30 December 2010}} He then scored his second goal of his career on 13 January 2012 against Sporting Goa. He gave the then Pailan Arrows a 2–1 lead but the side could not hold on as they lost the match 3–2.{{cite web|title=Pailan Arrows 2-3 Sporting Goa|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/01/13/india/i-league/aiff-xi/sporting-club-de-goa/1215998/|website=Soccerway}}
=Churchill Brothers=
After the 2011–12 season, Singh signed with Churchill Brothers. His first season with the club was a successful one for both the team and him. Singh helped the Goan side win their second I-League title while he played 18 matches and scored a goal.{{cite news|last1=Noronha|first1=Anselm|title=I-League Team Profile: Churchill Brothers SC|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/09/17/4260359/i-league-team-profile-churchill-brothers-sc|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=17 September 2013}} He also scored a long-range goal for Churchill Brothers against Air India on 24 September 2012 in the Federation Cup.{{cite news|title=Churchill qualify for semi-finals in style|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=382|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=The All India Football Federation|date=24 September 2012|archive-date=10 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010152615/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=382|url-status=live}} Singh also scored an outside the box goal in the league against Prayag United on 28 November 2012. His 79nd-minute goal made it 2–0 to the Goan side who eventually came out 2–1 winners.{{cite news|title=Churchill Brothers downs United SC|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/churchill-brothers-downs-united-sc/article4144943.ece|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=The Hindu|date=29 November 2012|archive-date=5 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121205070202/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/churchill-brothers-downs-united-sc/article4144943.ece|url-status=live}}
During the 2012–13 season, Singh also became a goalscoring threat for Churchill Brothers in the AFC Cup. He scored 57th-minute goal for the club against Indonesian side Semen Padang as the match ended in a 2–2.{{cite web|title=Churchill Brothers 2-2 Semen Padang|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/12/asia/afc-cup/churchill-brothers-sc/ps-semen-padang/1419261/|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=17 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617065145/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/12/asia/afc-cup/churchill-brothers-sc/ps-semen-padang/1419261/|url-status=live}} He scored again in the competition on 2 April 2013 against Singaporean club Warriors in the 44th minute as Churchill Brothers won 3–0.{{cite web|title=Churchill Brothers 3-0 Warriors|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/02/asia/afc-cup/churchill-brothers-sc/singapore-armed-forces-fc/1419262/|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=5 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905175917/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/02/asia/afc-cup/churchill-brothers-sc/singapore-armed-forces-fc/1419262/|url-status=live}}
=Mohun Bagan=
During the 2013–14 season, Singh only played twice for Churchill Brothers before requesting a move to I-League rivals Mohun Bagan. According to Singh, Mohun Bagan being coached by Karim Bencherifa was a big reason in him joining the Kolkata club. He made his debut for the club on 16 February 2014 against Salgaocar. He came on as a 77th-minute substitute for Chinadorai Sabeeth as Mohun Bagan lost 1–0.{{cite web|title=Salgaocar 1-0 Mohun Bagan|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/16/india/i-league/salgaocar-sports-club/mohun-bagan-ac/1585389/|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=13 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513230803/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/16/india/i-league/salgaocar-sports-club/mohun-bagan-ac/1585389/|url-status=live}}
After the season ended, Singh joined Mohun Bagan permanently before the 2014–15 season.{{cite news|last1=Qadiri|first1=Faizan|title=Rumour: Bikramjit Singh all set to extend contract with Mohun Bagan|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumour-bikramjit-singh-set-extend-contract-mohun-bagan|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=SportsKeeda|date=23 June 2015|archive-date=30 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530022202/http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumour-bikramjit-singh-set-extend-contract-mohun-bagan|url-status=live}} He would go on to win his second I-League championship this season while playing 18 matches with Mohun Bagan.{{cite news|title=Bikramjit Singh speaks after extending contract with McDowell Mohun Bagan|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/bikramjit-singh-speaks-after-extending-contract-with-mcdowell-mohun-bagan-2|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|date=24 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010040333/http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/bikramjit-singh-speaks-after-extending-contract-with-mcdowell-mohun-bagan-2|archive-date=10 October 2016|url-status=dead}} In June 2015, a month after winning the championship, Singh signed a one-year extension with Mohun Bagan due to their participation in the AFC Cup.
On 22 May 2016, Singh scored the fifth and final goal for Mohun Bagan as they defeated Aizawl in the 2016 Federation Cup Final. His 82nd-minute strike helped further seal the match for the side as Singh won his second trophy with Mohun Bagan.{{cite news|last1=Das Sharma|first1=Amitabah|title=Mohun Bagan floors Aizawl, wins 14th Fed Cup title|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/mohun-bagan-floors-aizawl-wins-14th-fed-cup-title/article8631033.ece|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=The Hindu|date=22 May 2016|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108134603/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/mohun-bagan-floors-aizawl-wins-14th-fed-cup-title/article8631033.ece|url-status=live}}
==FC Goa (loans)==
Prior to the first season of the Indian Super League, Singh signed with Goa on loan from Mohun Bagan.{{cite news|title=FC Goa ISL Team Profile: Indian Super League 2014 Teams and Player Details|url=http://www.india.com/sports/fc-goa-isl-team-profile-indian-super-league-2014-teams-and-player-details-168737/|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=India.com|date=9 October 2014|archive-date=12 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012073923/http://www.india.com/sports/fc-goa-isl-team-profile-indian-super-league-2014-teams-and-player-details-168737/|url-status=live}} He made his debut for the side in a round seven match against Mumbai City on 9 November 2014. He started the match and played the full match as Goa drew 0–0.{{cite web|title=Goa 0-0 Mumbai City|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/09/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/mumbai-city/1931521/|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=2 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002084848/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/09/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/mumbai-city/1931521/|url-status=live}} He was retained by the side prior to the 2015 season.{{cite news|last1=Bera|first1=Kaustav|title=Bikramjit Singh extends his contract with Mohun Bagan|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/06/24/13018382/bikramjit-singh-extends-his-contract-with-mohun-bagan|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=24 June 2015|archive-date=18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018193815/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/06/24/13018382/bikramjit-singh-extends-his-contract-with-mohun-bagan|url-status=live}}
==Atlético de Kolkata (loan)==
On 12 May 2016 it was announced that Singh had signed with Atlético de Kolkata on loan for the 2016 season.{{cite news|last1=Bali|first1=Rahul|title=Bikramjit Singh joins Atletico de Kolkata|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2016/05/16/23580242/indian-super-league-bikramjit-singh-joins-atletico-de|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=16 May 2016}} He made his debut for the side in the team's season opener against Chennaiyin on 2 October 2016. He started and played the full match as Atlético de Kolkata drew it 2–2.{{cite web|title=Atletico de Kolkata 2-2 Chennaiyin|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/02/india/indian-super-league/atletico-de-kolkata/chennai-titans/2348844/|website=Soccerway|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=20 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320171539/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/02/india/indian-super-league/atletico-de-kolkata/chennai-titans/2348844/|url-status=live}}
International
Singh was an Indian youth international, having played and captained India at the under-13, under-15, under-17, and under-19 team. While with the youth squads, Singh played against sides such as Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and VfB Stuttgart, while also going on exposure trips to the United States and England.
Singh was selected into the India under-23 side to participate in the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers.{{cite news|title=Indian Football team departs for Bangladesh; Full Qualification schedule and Time-table|url=http://www.india.com/sports/afc-u23-championship-2016-indian-football-team-departs-for-bangladesh-full-qualification-schedule-and-time-table-327500/|accessdate=5 October 2016|work=India.com|date=23 March 2015|archive-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510082620/http://www.india.com/sports/afc-u23-championship-2016-indian-football-team-departs-for-bangladesh-full-qualification-schedule-and-time-table-327500/|url-status=live}} He made his debut for the side on 27 March 2015 against Uzbekistan U23. He started the match and played the full 90 as India were defeated 2–0.{{cite web|title=Uzbekistan U23 2-0 India U23|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=8826&stageid=348&tMode=C&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=Asian Football Confederation|access-date=6 October 2016|archive-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831124754/http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=8826&stageid=348&tMode=C&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|url-status=live}}
Career statistics
{{updated|16 October 2016}}{{soccerway|bikramjit-singh/168776}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Domestic Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="3"|Pailan Arrows | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 1 |
| 2011–12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 1 |
| colspan="2"|Pailan Arrows Total
!23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | |
| rowspan="3"|Churchill Brothers | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 4 |
| 2013–14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| colspan="2"|Churchill Brothers Total
!20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 4 | |
| rowspan="1"|Mohun Bagan (loan) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| rowspan="3"|Mohun Bagan | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 1 |
| 2015–16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 3 |
| colspan="2"|Mohun Bagan Total
!31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 42 | 4 | |
| rowspan="3"|Goa (loan)
|2014 |ISL | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| 2015
|ISL | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 0 |
| colspan="2"|Goa Total
!21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| rowspan="1"|Atlético de Kolkata (loan)
|2016 |ISL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!99 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 118 | 10 |
Honors
Atlético de Kolkata
- Indian Super League: 2016 Champions
Chennaiyin FC
- Indian Super League: 2017–18 Champions
India U23
- South Asian Games Silver medal: 2016
References
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External links
- [http://www.indiansuperleague.com/atletico-de-kolkata/squad/midfielder-16188-bikramjit-singh-playerprofile Indian Super League Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006175540/http://www.indiansuperleague.com/atletico-de-kolkata/squad/midfielder-16188-bikramjit-singh-playerprofile |date=6 October 2016 }}
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Category:People from Gurdaspur
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Category:Indian Arrows players
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Category:Footballers from Punjab, India
Category:Indian Super League players
Category:21st-century Indian sportsmen
Category:India men's youth international footballers
Category:Chennaiyin FC players
Category:Real Kashmir FC players