Gillespye Jung Karki (Nepali: जिलेस्पी जंग कार्की; born 19 November 1998) is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Nepal Super League club Butwal Lumbini, on loan from Tribhuwan Army, and the Nepal national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gillespye Jung Karki | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Dhulikhel, Nepal | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Butwal Lumbini | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2022 | Tribhuwan Army | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Tushal Youth Club | 11 | (4) |
| 2023– | Tribhuwan Army | 22 | (6) |
| 2023– | → Butwal Lumbini (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Nepal | 9 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024 | |||
Personal life
editKarki is the younger brother of Nepal national team striker George Prince Karki.[2]
Club career
editKarki began his career with the reserves team of Tribhuwan Army, before joining Tushal Youth Club in the Martyr's Memorial B-Division League for the 2022 season. He scored 4 goals in 11 games in his first season with the club.[3]
In 2023, he rejoined Tribhuwan Army and was made the club captain. He scored 6 goals in 22 games in his debut season in the top-flight.[4][5][6] On May 10, 2023, he scored the only goal as the Army secured a victory against title contenders, Church Boys United.[6]
International career
editOn 8 September 2023, Karki made his international debut for Nepal during a goalless draw with Myanmar.[2]
On 11 June 2024, Karki scored his maiden goal against Yemen during a 2–2 draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round.[7]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 9 June 2023.[8]
| Club | Season | Division | League | Other | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Tushal Youth Club | 2022 | Martyr's Memorial B-Division League | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| Tribhuwan Army | 2023 | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6 |
| Career total | 33 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 10 | ||
International
edit- As of 11 June 2024.[9]
| Nepal national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 1 |
International goals
edit- Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 June 2024 | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia |  Yemen |
2–1 | 2–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 16 November 2024 | Central Republican Stadium, Dushanbe, Tajikistan |  Afghanistan |
1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
References
edit- ^ "Gillespye Jung Karki Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more". FBref.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Sigdel, Sandesh (September 8, 2023). "Gillespye Jung Karki Set To Debut For Nepal National Team". HamroKhelkud. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "B Division League: Church Boys & Khumaltar Register Wins On The Second Day". GoalNepal. March 4, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "A Division: Army defeats Jawalakhel". Makalukhabar.com. April 11, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "CBU stumble against Army". kathmandupost.com. May 13, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "Army stun United; Machhindra edge past TSC". The Himalayan Times. May 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Football draw between Nepal and Yemen". nepalnews.com. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Gillespye Jung Karki". HamroKhelkud. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Gillespye Jung Karki at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
edit- Gillespye Jung Karki at National-Football-Teams.com
- Gillespye Jung Karki at Soccerway