Bhaichung Bhutia

Indian footballer

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Born 1976 · age 50India

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37 languages
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Rank in India
#157
Footballers
Age
50
Born 1976
Awards
2
recognised works

Summary

Updated 2026-06-19

Bhaichung Bhutia, also spelled as Baichung Bhutia, is an Indian former professional footballer who played as a striker. 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".

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East Bengal Club
2015
United Sikkim F.C.
2012–2013
East Bengal Club
2009–2011
Mohun Bagan AC
2006–2009
Perak F.C.
2006–2006
Selangor F.C.
2005–2005
MK Land FC
2005–2005
East Bengal Club
2005–2006
Perak F.C.
2003–2003
East Bengal Club
2003–2005
Mohun Bagan AC
2002–2003
Bury F.C.
1999–2002
East Bengal Club
1997–1999
JCT FC
1995–1997
India men's national football team
1995–2011
East Bengal Club
1993–1995

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2012–2013	3	0
2009–2011	3	0
2006–2009	45	19
2006–2006	8	4
2005–2005	5	1
2005–2006	16	12
2003–2003	8	4
2003–2005	38	21
2002–2003	11	6
1999–2002	37	3
1997–1999	31	15
1995–1997	20	15
1995–2011	107	43
1993–1995	9	4