Sanjeeb Bista (Nepali: सञ्जीव विष्ट; born 17 February 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Church Boys United and the Nepal national team.

Sanjeeb Bista
Personal information
Full name Sanjeeb Bista
Date of birth (2002-02-17) 17 February 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Kirtipur, Nepal
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Striker, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Church Boys United
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Bijaychowk Youth Club
2021–2022 New Road Team 22 (6)
2023–2024Pokhara Thunders (loan) 10 (1)
2024- Church Boys United 1 (0)
International career
2024– Nepal 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2024 @ 13:17(AEST)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024

Early career

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Before participating in the 2021 C-Division League qualifiers, Sanjeeb had played football tournaments in school and local tournaments but had not received any formal training. During the qualifiers, he scored a notable goal against Jhapa FC to earn MUFC Bijaychowk Youth Club the victory,[1] which eventually led to him being called up to the preliminary Nepal national under-23 team squad for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers.[2]

Club career

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On 29 November 2021, Sanjeeb made his debut for the New Road Team during gaolless draw with Brigade Boys Club in the 2021–22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. On 28 April 2023, he scored the only goal as New Road Team defeated Three Star Club in the 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League, helping the club move out from the relegation zone.[3] Sanjeeb represented Pokhara Thunders in the 2023–24 Nepal Super League. On 7 December 2023, Sanjeeb scored the decisive goal against Sporting Ilam De Mechi to go top of the league table.[4][5]

International career

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On 21 March 2024, Sanjeeb made his debut for the Nepal national team during a 0–5 defeat to Bahrain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round.[6]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 23 December 2023.[7]
Club Season Division League Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New Road Team 2021–22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 3 0 0 0 3 0
2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 19 6 0 0 19 6
New Road Team total 22 0 0 0 22 6
Pokhara Thunders (loan) 2023–24 Nepal Super League 10 1 0 0 10 1
Career total 32 7 0 0 32 7

International

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As of 11 June 2024.[8]
Nepal national team
Year Apps Goals
2024 4 1
Total 4 1

International goals

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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 1–1 2–2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

References

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  1. ^ "MUFC Bijaychowk Youth Club continue their winning streak". Nepal News Agency. September 11, 2021. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers and one of the club's key player Sanjeeb Bista". Nepal News Agency. September 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bista goal punishes Three Star Club". The Kathmandu Post. April 28, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Nepal Super League: Pokhara Thunders Move Atop Of Standing". Goal Nepal. December 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Pokhara beat Ilam to go top". The Kathmandu Post. December 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Annese failing to give Nepal a kick". The Kathmandu Post. September 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Sanjeeb Bista". HamroKhelkud. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Sanjeeb Bista". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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