Laken Limbu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Delhi FC in the I-League and the Nepal national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Laken Limbu | ||
| Date of birth | 24 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Delhi FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Three Star Club | 34 | (3) |
| 2024 | Church Boys United | ||
| 2024– | Delhi FC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2023– | Nepal | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editBorn in Singapore, Laken joined in the F-17 Football Academy at the age of 12.[1][2] After three years, he started training with the ANZA Soccer Academy.[3] During his time in Singapore, Laken participated in football tournaments in Sweden, Malaysia, and Spain, and also played in the Aaha Rara Gold Cup 2078 in Nepal.[4] In 2021, Laken moved to Nepal permanently, joining Jhapa FC in the C-Division League qualifiers.[4]
Club career
editIn 2021, Laken joined Three Star Club and in his first A-Division League season, he featured in eight matches and started. With a total playing time of 405 minutes, Laken made one assist. He played the full 90 minutes twice, against Sankata Boys SC and Nepal Police Club. He played 26 games in his second season, registering 3 goals and 4 assists. His performances earned him a callup to the Nepal national team.[5][6] Laken Limbu officially joined Delhi FC on 15th September 2024 and will be playing for the club in the I-League 2024/25 season. [7]
International career
editOn 15 June 2023, Laken made his international debut for Nepal in a friendly loss to the Philippines.[8] He was also part of the main squad for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[9]
Style of play
editLimbu has been known for his strength.[10]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 23 June 2023.[11]
| Club | Season | Division | League | Other | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Three Star Club | 2021-22 | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | |
| Three Star Club Total | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 3 | ||
International
edit- As of 21 June 2023.
| Nepal national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
References
edit- ^ "Lively Laken". hamrokhelkud.net. Archived from the original on 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "aken Limbu's Dream Comes True". gorkhalifootball.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Laken Limbu article". anza.org.sg. Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ a b "Jhapa FC Signs Singapore Based Nepalese Player For C Qualifiers". GoalNepal. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ^ "Lively Laken earns maiden Nepal callup". June 9, 2023.
- ^ Football, Gorkhali (June 11, 2023). "Laken Limbu's Dream Comes True as He Earns Spot in Nepal National Football Team". GorkhaliFootball.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Football, Gorkhali (2024-09-16). "Footballer Laken Limbu Joins Delhi FC for I-League 2024/25 • Gorkhali Football". gorkhalifootball.com. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Football, Gorkhali (June 16, 2023). "Laken Limbu - Debut Match for Nepal against Philippines". GorkhaliFootball.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "ANFA announces national team for SAFF Championship". khabarhub.com. 8 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Laken Limbu - Straits Times article". Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Laken Limbu - Stats - Matches - Goals". December 19, 2021. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
External links
edit- Laken Limbu at Soccerway