Nagen Tamang

Nagen Tamang (born 19 February 1989 in Kurseong) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Nagen Tamang

Personal information
Date of birth	(1989-02-19) 19 February 1989 (age 35)
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

Rangdajied United

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

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

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

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

Club

Transport United

• Bhutan National League (1): 2017^[6]

See also

• List of Indian football players in foreign leagues

References

1. 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.
2. "UKFC 4-1 NB Armed Police". Goalie365. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
3. 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.
4. "NAGEN DEDICATES HIS GOAL TO GORKHALAND MARTY". goalie365.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
5. "Transport United thrashes Thimphu City 6-3". bbs.bt. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
6. "History returns to Transport United after seven years". kuenselonline.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
7. "Real Kashmir signed Nagen Tamang". Goalie365. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
8. 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.
9. "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.
10. Nagen Tamang at Soccerway

External links

• Goal Profile