Bhaichung Bhutia

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bhaichung Bhutia
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 15, 1976(1976-12-15)
Age	48
Birthplace	Tinkitam
Country	India
Birth City	Sikkim
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Bhaichung Bhutia Biography

Bhaichung Bhutia is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 15, 1976 in Tinkitam, Sikkim, India. Retired Indian footballer, who is famous for his role as a striker with the East Bengal club, the Mohun Bagan club, and United Sikkim club. Also, he is known for playing for the India national team as well as for managing his own Sikkim club.

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Bhaichung Bhutia (born 15 December 1976), also spelled as Baichung Bhutia, is a former Indian professional footballer who played as a striker. Bhutia is considered the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills in football. Three-time Indian Player of the Year I. M. Vijayan described Bhutia as “God’s gift to Indian football”. Bhaichung Bhutia has an older brother named Chewang Bhutia. Chewang and Bhaichung both went to boarding school. Bhutia has had four spells at I-League football team East Bengal Club, the club where he started his career. When he joined English club Bury in 1999, he became the first Indian footballer to sign a contract with a European club and only the second to play professionally in Europe, after Mohammed Salim. Afterwards he had a short loan spell at the Malaysian football club Perak FA. As well as this he has played for JCT Mills, which won the league once during his tenure; and Mohun Bagan, which failed to win the league once during his two spells, in his native India. His international footballing honours include winning the Nehru Cup, LG Cup, SAFF Championship three times and the AFC Challenge Cup. He is also India’s second most capped player, with 82 international caps to his name. He is also India’s second youngest international goal scorer after Jerry Zirsanga when he scored his first goal against Uzbekistan in 1995 Nehru cup at the age of 18 years 90 days.

He went on to play for several school and local clubs in his home state of Sikkim, including the Gangtok-based Boys Club, which was managed by Karma. His performance at the 1992 Subroto Cup, where he won the “Best Player” award, brought him to the notice of the football establishment. Former India goalkeeper Bhaskar Ganguly spotted his talent and helped him make the transition to Calcutta football.

He was raised and born within Tinkitam, Sikkim, India.

Bhaichung Bhutia Net Worth

Bhaichung Bhutia is one of the richest Soccer Player from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bhaichung Bhutia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His professional career began in 1993 when he signed with his first club, the East Bengal club. His first appearance with India’s national team was in 1995. After his retirement in 2015, East Bengal, he began his management career with United Sikkim.

He has been awarded numerous prizes, including an award called the Arjuna Prize for Sports in the year 1998 as well as the Padma Shri in 2008.

Bhaichung Bhutia was born on 15 December 1976 in Sikkim. In addition to football, Bhutia also represented his school at badminton, basketball and athletics. He has two older brothers, Chewang and Bom Bom Bhutia, and one younger sister named Cali. His parents, both farmers in Sikkim, were originally not keen on Bhutia’s interest in sports. His father died but after encouragement from his uncle, Karma Bhutia, he started his education in St. Xaviers School, Pakyong, East Sikkim, and at the age of nine he won a football scholarship from SAI to attend the Tashi Namgyal Academy in Gangtok.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Bhaichung Bhutia Dating?

According to our records, Bhaichung Bhutia married to Madhuri Tipnis. As of December 1, 2023, Bhaichung Bhutia’s is not dating anyone.

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He also netted two goals in the final of the 2002 LG Cup held in Vietnam, in which India beat the host nation 3–2, Bhutia’s goals came either side of half- time. The football tournament of the 2003 Afro-Asian Games saw India finish as runners-up behind Uzbekistan. Bhutia scored two goals in the tournament, both of which came in the 5–3 semi-final win over Zimbabwe. In the 2007 Nehru Cup, Bhutia scored a penalty in a 6–0 victory over Cambodia in the opening match of the tournament. He also scored in a 1–0 win over Bangladesh and a 3–0 win over Kyrgyzstan. Bhutia played a significant part in the final as he was involved in the build-up to N. P. Pradeep’s winning goal against Syria during which India won 1–0 to become champions.

Facts & Trivia

Bhaichung Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Bhaichung Bhutia celebrates birthday on December 15 of every year.

He signed an endorsement deal with Adidas India Marketing Pvt. Ltd in November

2003. Currently he is endorsing Nike India. After completing the deal to become the brand’s ambassador for India, Bhutia said “I am confident that Nike will help elevate the sport in the country.”

Top Facts about Bhaichung Bhutia

1. Bhaichung Bhutia is a retired Indian footballer.
2. He was born on December 15, 1976 in Sikkim, India.
3. Bhutia played as a striker and attacking midfielder.
4. He scored 42 goals in 107 appearances for the Indian national team.
5. Bhutia played for several clubs including East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
6. He won the Arjuna Award in 1999 and Padma Shri in 2008.
7. Bhutia was the first Indian footballer to play professionally abroad.
8. He founded the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools to promote grassroots football.
9. In 2010, he retired from international football after a career spanning over two decades.
10. Bhutia is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest ever footballers.

Is Bhaichung Bhutia from Sikkim?

GANGTOK: Former India football captain from the Himalayan state of Sikkim – Bhaichung Bhutia has entered into the race for the election of the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Who has played for several foreign clubs in football?

• Sahil Tavora. Tavora played for Portugal side GDSC Alvarenga prior to joining Hyderabad FC (Courtesy: Instagram/@sahiltavora8) …
• Ishan Pandita. …
• Romeo Fernandes. …
• Aditi Chauhan. …
• Bala Devi.

What is the net worth of Bhaichung Bhutia?

Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia declares assets worth over Rs 17 crore – The Economic Times.

Who is God of football in India?

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. Three-time Indian Player of the Year I. M. Vijayan described Bhutia as “God’s gift to Indian football”.

Who is No 1 football player in the world?

RankingPlayer NameClub/Team
1| Lionel Messi| PSG & Argentina
2| Robert Lewandowski| Barcelona & Poland
3| Kylian Mbappe| PSG & France
4| Cristiano Ronaldo| Manchester United & Portugal