Bikramjit Singh

Born on 15 October 1992 at Gurdaspur in a typical Punjabi family, the young brawny built midfielder, Bikramjit Singh, is a very popular name in the Indian football arena.

He has been a prominent midfielder of national side at various age groups and has also played for some prestigious clubs like Pailan Arrows, Churchill Brothers, Mohun Bagan and ATK.

He is currently playing for Chennaiyin FC in ISL.

Background

Singh started his football career by playing for a local youth academy - Sant Baba Hazara Singh FA. He represented his state at the U13 level, where he impressed in a tournament in Kolkata and made to the India U13 side.

Debut

Singh joined the AIFF, for the 2010-11 I-League season. He was swift throughout the season. Direct goal from a corner kick against HAL as his first professional goal was truly a treat to the eyes. His 53rd-minute strike was the second in a 2–1 victory for the league's developmental side.

Senior Career

In 2010, Bikramjit signed for Delhi based club, Pailan Arrows, for 2 year tenure. He scored twice in 23 appearances and was involved in some very crucial assists.

In 2012, he signed for Churchill Brothers for 2 years. His first season with the club was a successful one, for both the team and him. Singh played 18 matches and was instrumental in team’s triumph many times.

His long-ranged goal for Churchill Brothers against Air India in 2012 in the Federation Cup was worth the money for audience. Singh also scored an outside the box goal in the league against Prayag United on 28 November 2012.

During the 2013-14 season, he only played twice for CB before requesting a move to I-League arch rivals Mohun Bagan, due to the fact that it was being coached by very renowned coach Karim Bencherifa.

He played on loan for the year and made 5 appearances. After the season ended, Singh joined Mohun Bagan permanently before the 2014-15 season.

With the inception of cash rich Indian Super League in 2014, Singh signed with Goa on loan from Mohun Bagan.

He played for the club for 2 seasons and made 21 appearances. He proved that his sharp passing skills and athletic speed is enough to dodge even mighty opponents.

He then went on loan to Atletico de Kolkata for the season 2016. He made his debut for the side in the team's season opener against Chennaiyin on 2 October 2016. He started and played the full match as Atlético de Kolkata drew it 2–2.

Rise to Glory

Singh was a part of Churchill Brothers second I-League title in 2012 and was a part of Mohun Bagan in their maiden in 2015.

A month after, Singh again proved vital and fortunate for Mohun Bagan as he scored the fifth and final goal for the team and they defeated Aizwal in the 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.

International Career

He was fortunate enough to don national colours at U13, U17 and U19. While with the youth squads, Singh played against global sides such as Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and VfB Stuttgart. He was selected into the India U23 side to participate in the 2016 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers.