Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhaichung Bhutia

Indian

Personal Information

Full Name Bhaichung Bhutia
Date of Birth December 15, 1976
Nationality Indian
Birth Place Tinkitam, Sikkim, India
Height 1.73m (5 ft 8 in)
Current Team(s)
Position Forward
Debut March 10, 1995
Networth $5 million

Bhaichung Bhutia News

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia partners with The Orchid International School for exclusive masterclass session in Bengaluru Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia partners with The Orchid International School for exclusive masterclass session in Bengaluru
Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia partners with The Orchid International School for exclusive masterclass session in Bengaluru
"I’m optimistic about the team under Stimac’s leadership" - Bhaichung Bhutia discusses Indian men's team and their prospects in AFC Asian Cup 2023 "I’m optimistic about the team under Stimac’s leadership" - Bhaichung Bhutia discusses Indian men's team and their prospects in AFC Asian Cup 2023
"I’m optimistic about the team under Stimac’s leadership" - Bhaichung Bhutia discusses Indian men's team and their prospects in AFC Asian Cup 2023 
"Want to involve all eminent footballers to work on the different challenges" - New AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey "Want to involve all eminent footballers to work on the different challenges" - New AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
"Want to involve all eminent footballers to work on the different challenges" - New AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia lauds Bangla Soccer League, believes it will help promote football culture Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia lauds Bangla Soccer League, believes it will help promote football culture
Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia lauds Bangla Soccer League, believes it will help promote football culture
“Financial constraints and staying away from the maidan crushed his spirit” - Former players mourn Subhas Bhowmick’s death “Financial constraints and staying away from the maidan crushed his spirit” - Former players mourn Subhas Bhowmick’s death
“Financial constraints and staying away from the maidan crushed his spirit” - Former players mourn Subhas Bhowmick’s death

Bhaichung Bhutia: A Brief Biography

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Bhutia held the record of being the youngest international goal scorer for India at 18 years and 90 days until it was beaten by Jerry Ziesanga. He also became the first Indian professional footballer to play for an English club when he joined Bury in 1999. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills in football.
He retired from professional football in 2015. 
He played for Bury Football Club for 3 years from 1999-2002. 
He scored 26 goals in 80 appearances for India. 
He won 33 trophies for club and country.