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{{short description|Indian footballer}}
{{For|the football defender playing for Mumbai City|Bikramjeet Singh}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Bikramjit Singh
| image = Bikramjeet 1.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Singh in 2011
| fullname = Bikramjit Singh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|15|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Gurdaspur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India
| height = {{height|m=1.71}}
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Sant Baba Hazara Singh FA
| years1 = 2010–2012
| clubs1 = [[Pailan Arrows]]
| caps1 = 23
| goals1 = 2
| years2 = 2012–2014
| clubs2 = [[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]]
| caps2 = 20
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2014
| clubs3 = → [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]] (loan)
| caps3 = 5
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2014–2017
| clubs4 = [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]]
| caps4 = 35
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2014–2015
| clubs5 = → [[FC Goa|Goa]] (loan)
| caps5 = 21
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2016
| clubs6 = → [[Atlético de Kolkata]] (loan)
| caps6 = 7
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2017–2018
| clubs7 = [[Chennaiyin FC|Chennaiyin]]
| caps7 = 15
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2018—2019
| clubs8 = [[Delhi Dynamos]]
| caps8 = 9
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2019—2020
| clubs9 = [[Odisha FC|Odisha]]
| caps9 = 6
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2021—
| clubs10 = [[Punjab FC|RG Punjab]]
| caps10 = 4
| goals10 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005
| nationalteam1 = India U15
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2007
| nationalteam2 = [[India national under-17 football team|India U17]]
| nationalcaps2 =
| nationalgoals2 =
| nationalyears3 = 2008–2010
| nationalteam3 = [[India national under-19 football team|India U19]]
| nationalcaps3 =
| nationalgoals3 =
| nationalyears4 = 2015
| nationalteam4 = [[India national under-23 football team|India U23]]
| nationalcaps4 = 4
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| club-update = 15:51, 15 December 2018 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 6 October 2016
}}

'''Bikramjit Singh''' (born 15 October 1992) is an Indian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[I-League]] side [[Punjab FC|RoundGlass Punjab]].

==Career==
===Early career===
Born in [[Gurdaspur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], Singh started his football career at the Sant Baba Hazara Singh Football Academy.<ref name="MB Interview">{{cite news|title=McDowell Mohun Bagan central midfielder Bikramjit Singh|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/mcdowell-mohun-bagan-central-midfielder-bikramjit-singh-4307|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303132859/http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/mcdowell-mohun-bagan-central-midfielder-bikramjit-singh-4307|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 March 2016|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|date=27 February 2016}}</ref> He then went on to represent his state at the under-13 level, where he impressed in a tournament in Kolkata and got selected to the India under-13 side.<ref name="MB Interview"/> After spending years with the India youth sides, Singh joined the [[All India Football Federation]] development side, [[Pailan Arrows|AIFF XI]] for the [[2010–11 I-League]] season. He scored his first professional goal directly from a corner kick on 30 December 2010 against [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited S.C.|HAL]]. His 53rd-minute strike was the second in a 2–1 victory for the league's developmental side.<ref>{{cite web|title=AIFF XI 2-1 HAL|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/12/30/india/i-league/aiff-xi/hindustan-aeronautics-limited-sc/1044797/|website=Soccerway}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=AIFF XI beat HAL 2-1 in an impressive show|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/AIFF-XI-beat-HAL-2-1-in-an-impressive-show/articleshow/7191579.cms|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=30 December 2010}}</ref> He then scored his second goal of his career on 13 January 2012 against [[Sporting Clube de Goa|Sporting Goa]]. He gave the then Pailan Arrows a 2–1 lead but the side could not hold on as they lost the match 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pailan Arrows 2-3 Sporting Goa|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/01/13/india/i-league/aiff-xi/sporting-club-de-goa/1215998/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>

===Churchill Brothers===
After the [[2011–12 I-League|2011–12]] season, Singh signed with [[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]].<ref name="MB Interview"/> His first season with the club was a successful one for both the team and him. Singh helped the Goan side win their second [[I-League]] title while he played 18 matches and scored a goal.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Noronha|first1=Anselm|title=I-League Team Profile: Churchill Brothers SC|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/09/17/4260359/i-league-team-profile-churchill-brothers-sc|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=17 September 2013}}</ref> He also scored a long-range goal for Churchill Brothers against [[Air India FC|Air India]] on 24 September 2012 in the [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Churchill qualify for semi-finals in style|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=382|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=The All India Football Federation|date=24 September 2012}}</ref> Singh also scored an outside the box goal in the league against [[United S.C.|Prayag United]] on 28 November 2012. His 79nd-minute goal made it 2–0 to the Goan side who eventually came out 2–1 winners.<ref>{{cite news|title=Churchill Brothers downs United SC|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/churchill-brothers-downs-united-sc/article4144943.ece|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=The Hindu|date=29 November 2012}}</ref>

During the 2012–13 season, Singh also became a goalscoring threat for Churchill Brothers in the [[AFC Cup]]. He scored 57th-minute goal for the club against Indonesian side [[Semen Padang F.C.|Semen Padang]] as the match ended in a 2–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Churchill Brothers 2-2 Semen Padang|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/12/asia/afc-cup/churchill-brothers-sc/ps-semen-padang/1419261/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> He scored again in the competition on 2 April 2013 against Singaporean club [[Warriors FC|Warriors]] in the 44th minute as Churchill Brothers won 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Churchill Brothers 3-0 Warriors|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/02/asia/afc-cup/churchill-brothers-sc/singapore-armed-forces-fc/1419262/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>

===Mohun Bagan===
During the [[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]] season, Singh only played twice for [[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]] before requesting a move to [[I-League]] rivals [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]].<ref name="MB Interview"/> According to Singh, Mohun Bagan being coached by [[Karim Bencherifa]] was a big reason in him joining the Kolkata club.<ref name="MB Interview"/> He made his debut for the club on 16 February 2014 against [[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar]]. He came on as a 77th-minute substitute for [[Chinadorai Sabeeth]] as Mohun Bagan lost 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Salgaocar 1-0 Mohun Bagan|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/16/india/i-league/salgaocar-sports-club/mohun-bagan-ac/1585389/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>

After the season ended, Singh joined Mohun Bagan permanently before the [[2014–15 I-League|2014–15]] season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Qadiri|first1=Faizan|title=Rumour: Bikramjit Singh all set to extend contract with Mohun Bagan|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumour-bikramjit-singh-set-extend-contract-mohun-bagan|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=SportsKeeda|date=23 June 2015}}</ref> He would go on to win his second I-League championship this season while playing 18 matches with Mohun Bagan.<ref name="MB Champion">{{cite news|title=Bikramjit Singh speaks after extending contract with McDowell Mohun Bagan|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/bikramjit-singh-speaks-after-extending-contract-with-mcdowell-mohun-bagan-2|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|date=24 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010040333/http://www.mohunbaganac.com/interview-detail/bikramjit-singh-speaks-after-extending-contract-with-mcdowell-mohun-bagan-2|archive-date=10 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In June 2015, a month after winning the championship, Singh signed a one-year extension with Mohun Bagan due to their participation in the [[AFC Cup]].<ref name="MB Champion"/>

On 22 May 2016, Singh scored the fifth and final goal for Mohun Bagan as they defeated [[Aizawl F.C.|Aizawl]] in the [[2016 Indian Federation Cup Final|2016 Federation Cup Final]]. His 82nd-minute strike helped further seal the match for the side as Singh won his second trophy with Mohun Bagan.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Das Sharma|first1=Amitabah|title=Mohun Bagan floors Aizawl, wins 14th Fed Cup title|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/mohun-bagan-floors-aizawl-wins-14th-fed-cup-title/article8631033.ece|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=The Hindu|date=22 May 2016}}</ref>

====FC Goa (loans)====
Prior to the first season of the [[Indian Super League]], Singh signed with [[FC Goa|Goa]] on loan from [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]].<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Goa ISL Team Profile: Indian Super League 2014 Teams and Player Details|url=http://www.india.com/sports/fc-goa-isl-team-profile-indian-super-league-2014-teams-and-player-details-168737/|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=India.com|date=9 October 2014}}</ref> He made his debut for the side in a round seven match against [[Mumbai City FC|Mumbai City]] on 9 November 2014. He started the match and played the full match as Goa drew 0–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goa 0-0 Mumbai City|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/09/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/mumbai-city/1931521/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> He was retained by the side prior to the [[2015 Indian Super League season|2015 season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bera|first1=Kaustav|title=Bikramjit Singh extends his contract with Mohun Bagan|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/06/24/13018382/bikramjit-singh-extends-his-contract-with-mohun-bagan|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=24 June 2015}}</ref>

====Atlético de Kolkata (loan)====
On 12 May 2016 it was announced that Singh had signed with [[Atlético de Kolkata]] on loan for the [[2016 Indian Super League season|2016 season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bali|first1=Rahul|title=Bikramjit Singh joins Atletico de Kolkata|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2016/05/16/23580242/indian-super-league-bikramjit-singh-joins-atletico-de|accessdate=6 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=16 May 2016}}</ref> He made his debut for the side in the team's season opener against [[Chennaiyin FC|Chennaiyin]] on 2 October 2016. He started and played the full match as Atlético de Kolkata drew it 2–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Atletico de Kolkata 2-2 Chennaiyin|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/02/india/indian-super-league/atletico-de-kolkata/chennai-titans/2348844/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>

==International==
Singh was an Indian youth international, having played and captained India at the under-13, under-15, [[India national under-17 football team|under-17]], and [[India national under-20 football team|under-19]] team.<ref name="MB Interview"/> While with the youth squads, Singh played against sides such as [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]], [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], and [[VfB Stuttgart]], while also going on exposure trips to the [[United States]] and [[England]].<ref name="MB Interview"/>

Singh was selected into the [[India national under-23 football team|India under-23]] side to participate in the [[2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification|2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Football team departs for Bangladesh; Full Qualification schedule and Time-table|url=http://www.india.com/sports/afc-u23-championship-2016-indian-football-team-departs-for-bangladesh-full-qualification-schedule-and-time-table-327500/|accessdate=5 October 2016|work=India.com|date=23 March 2015}}</ref> He made his debut for the side on 27 March 2015 against [[Uzbekistan national under-23 football team|Uzbekistan U23]]. He started the match and played the full 90 as India were defeated 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Uzbekistan U23 2-0 India U23|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=8826&stageid=348&tMode=C&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=Asian Football Confederation}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
{{updated|16 October 2016}}<ref name="Soccerway">{{soccerway|bikramjit-singh/168776}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|League Cup
!colspan="2"|Domestic Cup
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Pailan Arrows]]
|[[2010–11 I-League|2010–11]]
|[[I-League]]||8||1||0||0||0||0||—||—||8||1
|-
|[[2011–12 I-League|2011–12]]
|[[I-League]]||15||1||0||0||1||0||—||—||16||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Pailan Arrows Total
!23!!2!!0!!0!!1!!0!!0!!0!!24!!2
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]]
|[[2012–13 I-League|2012–13]]
|[[I-League]]||18||1||0||0||3||1||3||2||24||4
|-
|[[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]]
|[[I-League]]||2||0||0||0||0||0||—||—||2||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Churchill Brothers Total
!20!!1!!0!!0!!3!!1!!3!!2!!26!!4
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]] (loan)
|[[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]]
|[[I-League]]||5||0||0||0||0||0||—||—||5||0
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]]
|[[2014–15 I-League|2014–15]]
|[[I-League]]||18||1||0||0||0||0||—||—||18||1
|-
|[[2015–16 I-League|2015–16]]
|[[I-League]]||8||0||0||0||5||2||6||1||19||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Mohun Bagan Total
!31!!1!!0!!0!!5!!2!!6!!1!!42!!4
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Goa|Goa]] (loan)
|[[2014 Indian Super League season|2014]]
|[[Indian Super League|ISL]]||9||0||—||—||—||—||—||—||9||0
|-
|[[2015 Indian Super League season|2015]]
|[[Indian Super League|ISL]]||12||0||—||—||—||—||—||—||12||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Goa Total
!21!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!21!!0
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Atlético de Kolkata]] (loan)
|[[2016 Indian Super League season|2016]]
|[[Indian Super League|ISL]]||4||0||0||0||—||—||—||—||4||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!99!!4!!0!!0!!9!!3!!9!!3!!118!!10
|}

==Honors==
===Club===
;Churchill Brothers<ref name="Soccerway"/>
*[[I-League]]: [[2012–13 I-League|2012–13]]
*[[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]: [[2013–14 Indian Federation Cup|2013–14]]

;Mohun Bagan<ref name="Soccerway"/>
*[[I-League]]: [[2014–15 I-League|2014–15]]
*[[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]: [[2015–16 Indian Federation Cup|2015–16]]

;Atlético de Kolkata
* [[Indian Super League]]: [[2016 Indian Super League season|2016]] Champions

;Chennaiyin FC
* [[Indian Super League]]: [[2017–18 Indian Super League season|2017–18]] Champions

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.indiansuperleague.com/atletico-de-kolkata/squad/midfielder-16188-bikramjit-singh-playerprofile Indian Super League Profile]
{{Punjab FC squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Bikramjit}}
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[[Category:Association football midfielders]]
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[[Category:Indian Super League players]]
[[Category:India youth international footballers]]
[[Category:Chennaiyin FC players]]
[[Category:Odisha FC players]]
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