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Anupam Sarkar (born 26 April 1985) is an Indian footballer who plays as a defender for Mohammedan of the Calcutta Football League.
Club career
Anupam began his professional football career with East Bengal in 2004. He was also the captain of the West Bengal football team, that represents the state of West Bengal in the National Football Championship (Santosh Trophy). He won the 2010 edition with his team.[1] He also played for East Bengal FC[2] and Mohammedan Sporting.
In 2012, Sarkar signed with Prayag United, managed by Dutchman Eelco Schattorie. In I-League, they achieved a massive 10–1 victory over newly promoted United Sikkim.[3] He won his first and only cup for the side on 20 March 2013 when Prayag United defeated East Bengal in the IFA Shield final 1–0 through a goal by Ranti Martins.[4] The following season in the I-League, they thrashed Air India FC by 5–1 margin,[5] and eventually finished the 2012–13 campaign leading Prayag United to a fourth-place finish with 44 points.[6][7][8][9]
On 17 February 2015, Sarkar joined Georgian Erovnuli Liga 2 side FC Adeli Batumi on loan for four months.[10]
Template:Quote box Sarkar made his FC Adeli debut in a 6–0 win over FC STU Tbilisi on 21 March 2015. This appearance allowed Sarkar to join a select group of Indian footballers who have played abroad.[11]
On 2 August 2016, it was announced that Sarkar would play for Mohammedan of the Calcutta Football League.[12]
International career
Sarkar made his senior international debut for India at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round in Group-A on 16 August 2006 against Saudi Arabia in their 3–0 defeat.[13]
Honours
Prayag United
See also
References
- ↑ Anupam Sarkar to lead Bengal. The Hindu(15 May 2011).
- ↑ Air India hold EB goalless(30 January 2006). Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ Prayag United SC 10-1 United Sikkim FC: Ranti scores five as Shattorie's reign begins in style. Goal.com. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ Prayag United beat champions East Bengal for IFA Shield. Rediff(20 March 2013). Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ↑ Prayag United 5-1 Air India: Ranti Martins' hat-trick grounds the Airmen. Goal.com. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ↑ Ranti Martins: I will stay at Prayag United. Goal.com. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ Sanjoy Sen resigns as Prayag coach and Dutchman Eelco Schattorie to take charge Template:Webarchive Sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021
- ↑ Dutchman Eelco Schattorie appointed new coach of Indian Premier Club Prayag United SC !. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
- ↑ I-League team profile: United Sports Club Template:Webarchive Goal.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021
- ↑ Dixit, Puranjay. Ranked: All male Indian footballers to play outside Asia Template:Webarchive www.sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ↑ Anupam Sarkar makes his debut for FC Adeli Batumi, Mitra, Atanu(21 March 2015). Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ↑ Mohammedan Sporting register 8 players for Calcutta League. Times of India(2 August 2016).
- ↑ Anupam Sarkar (Player) - National Team Appearances - Club Appearances. www.national-football-teams.com. National Football Teams. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ↑ I-League side ONGC have been drafted in the IFA Shield as a last-minute replacement of Muktijoddha Sanshad of Bangladesh. ONGC will be grouped with East Bengal, United SC and Arrows in Pool A and will take East Bengal in their first match in Siliguri on Wednesday., Bhattacharya, Nilesh. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India(4 March 2013). Retrieved 26 August 2021.