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Bhaichung Bhutia (born 15 December 1976), also spelled as Baichung Bhutia, is an Indian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Bhutia is considered as the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills in football.
Bhaichung Bhutia is an Indian former professional footballer who played as a forward for the India national team and is best known for his time at clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.
Bhaichung Bhutia former footballer from India Centre-Forward last club: Kingfisher East Bengal * Dec 15, 1976 in Tinkitam, Sikkim, India.
Bhaichung Bhutia Age, Height, Wife, Biography, Affairs & More. • In the 1996-97 season, playing for the JCT FC, Bhutia was the top goal-scorer. • In 1996, he was named Indian Player of the Year. • In 1997, playing for East Bengal FC, Bhutia scored his first hat-trick against Mohun Bagan. • Playing for East Bengal in the 2005-06 season ...
Dec 12, 2019 · Sunil Chhetri is right now the man making India proud in football on the international stage. But he picked up the mantle from a certain player called Bhaichung Bhutia. In the mid and late 90s and the first decade of the 2000s, Bhutia was the man who carried Indian football on his shoulders.
Dec 15, 2023 · One of the greatest footballers ever to don the Indian football team jersey, Bhaichung Bhutia celebrates his 47th birthday today. Nicknamed the ‘Sikkimese Sniper’, Bhaichung enthralled fans with his impeccable finishing and prolific shooting skills.
Dec 15, 2022 · Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia is one of India's greatest sportspersons. Born in 1976 in the small village of Tinkitam in Sikkim, Bhutia holds numerous records, including the feat of becoming the first Indian to play and score in a professional football league in England.
Aug 24, 2011 · Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who called time on his illustrious 16—year international career, was not only one of the finest players the country ever produced but also...
Dec 15, 2021 · Baichung Bhutia, a true legend of Indian football has many records in his bag. The Indian international became the first Indian player to sign a professional contract with a European team when he signed a 3-year contract with Bury.
Oct 19, 2022 · The school is also known for its most notable alumnus – India’s star footballer Bhaichung Bhutia. The pavilion, where the parents sat watching their kids train, is named after him.
