Sushil Kumar Singh
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Sushil Kumar Singh (born 25 June 1989) is an India
n football player. He is currently playing for United Sikkim in the I-League 2nd Division
in India as a forward. He is one of the most promising Indian strikers playing in I-League. Though a little raw he has most of the qualities of becoming a good striker. He is physically strong and stands 5'11" tall.
in the I-League
and was one of Mahindra's best players when on the pitch scoring eight goals in eleven games while with Mahindra till Mahindra disbanded.
disbanded Singh joined another I-League
club. This time it was Kingfisher East Bengal F.C.. During his first season with East Bengal in 2010-11 Singh played in five games and scored one goal.
have signed Singh on a one year contract after Singh talked with Baichung Bhutia
.
several times. In 2009, he led the India U-23
team to the SAFF championship where he scored from a free kick against Bangladesh to help India go into the finals and face Maldives.
Sushil scored his third goal for India's seniors
against Qatar
in India's historic 2-1 victory away from home.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n football player. He is currently playing for United Sikkim in the I-League 2nd Division
I-League 2nd Division
The I-League 2nd Division is the second highest division of football in India after the I-League....
in India as a forward. He is one of the most promising Indian strikers playing in I-League. Though a little raw he has most of the qualities of becoming a good striker. He is physically strong and stands 5'11" tall.
Mahindra United
Singh started his footballing career at Mahindra UnitedMahindra United
Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai...
in the I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
and was one of Mahindra's best players when on the pitch scoring eight goals in eleven games while with Mahindra till Mahindra disbanded.
East Bengal
After Mahindra UnitedMahindra United
Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai...
disbanded Singh joined another I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
club. This time it was Kingfisher East Bengal F.C.. During his first season with East Bengal in 2010-11 Singh played in five games and scored one goal.
United Sikkim
In July 2011 it was reported that United Sikkim F.C. of the I-League 2nd DivisionI-League 2nd Division
The I-League 2nd Division is the second highest division of football in India after the I-League....
have signed Singh on a one year contract after Singh talked with Baichung Bhutia
Baichung Bhutia
Baichung Bhutia is an ex Indian footballer. He is currently contracted by the club he owns, United Sikkim. He is considered to be the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He plays for United Sikkim FC. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills...
.
International
Sushil has represented the India national football teamIndia national football team
The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...
several times. In 2009, he led the India U-23
India national under-23 football team
The India U-23 is the national team which represents India at U-23 level. India U-23 participated in Asian Games. They are also a dominant force in South Asian Games.-2012 Olympics:...
team to the SAFF championship where he scored from a free kick against Bangladesh to help India go into the finals and face Maldives.
Sushil scored his third goal for India's seniors
India national football team
The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...
against Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
in India's historic 2-1 victory away from home.
External links
- Sushil Kumar Singh in AIFF website