Bidyananda Singh

Bidyananda Singh Ningthoujam (born 27 November 1997), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League.

Bidyananda Singh
Personal information
Full name Bidyananda Singh Ningthoujam
Date of birth (1997-11-27) 27 November 1997
Place of birth Manipur, India
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 ATK Mohun Bagan
Number 19
Youth career
2008–2012 Sport Authority of India
2012–2016 AIFF Elite Academy
2017–2018 Bengaluru
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 ATK 6 (0)
2017–2019 Bengaluru B 8 (0)
2019–2021 Mumbai City 10 (1)
2021— ATK Mohun Bagan 3 (0)
National team‡
2010 India U13
2013 India U19 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:42, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 June 2017

Career

Early career

Born in Manipur, to a Hindu Meitei family. Bidyananda was selected for the Sports Authority of India in 2008 at the age of 11.[1] The move to the Sports Authority of India was a major decision for Singh, as it allowed his family to not have to pay for his care as the academy would pay for his football coaching and his food: "Moving to the SAI complex meant that my parents didn’t have to worry about my meals, nor did they have to worry about my equipment as the academy provided me with the boots and kit."[1] Singh soon impressed scouts from the All India Football Federation under-13 side and was called up for international camps. In 2014, he was one of two Indians who played in a one-week camp at the Aspire Academy in Qatar.[2] After the camp, Bidyananda became the second Indian, after Milan Basumatary, to be selected into the tournament all-star side.[2] Singh also impressed scouts well enough at the tournament to be scouted by Spanish side Barcelona.[2] After returning from Qatar, Singh played for the AIFF Elite Academy.[2]

Atlético Kolkata

On 14 June 2016 it was announced that Bidyananda, along with a host of other Indian players, had signed with Atlético Kolkata of the Indian Super League.[3] He made his professional debut for the team on 25 October 2016 against Mumbai City.[4]

Bengaluru

On 31 July 2017 Bidyananda signed two year contract with Bengaluru.[5]

ATK Mohun Bagan

In 2021, Mohun Bagan have completed signing Bidyananda Singh from Mumbai City FC.[6]

International

Bidyananda has played for India at the under-13 and under-19 levels.[1]

Career statistics

Club
As of 19 April 2022[7]
Club Season League Cup AFC Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
ATK 2016 Indian Super League 6000—60
Bengaluru B 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division 80001[lower-alpha 1]090
Bengaluru 2018–19 Indian Super League 0000—00
Mumbai City 2019–20 10100—101
2020–21 0000—00
ATK Mohun Bagan 2021–22 30004[lower-alpha 1]070
Career total 2710050321
  1. Appearance(s) in AFC Cup

Honours
Atletico de Kolkata

References
  1. Judge, Shahid (20 February 2014). "Manipur footballer Bidyananda on Barcelona radar". Indian Express. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. Parikh, Siddharth (20 February 2014). "U-17 Manipur footballer Bidyananda Singh impresses Barcelona scouts". SportsKeeda. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  3. "ATK Indians". Atletico de Kolkata. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. "Atletico de Kolkata – Mumbai City". Soccerway.
  5. "BIDYANANDA, ROBINSON SIGN WITH BENGALURU FC". Bengalurufc.com. 31 July 2017.
  6. "ATK Mohun Bagan: Deal done for TRAU FC's Konsam Phalguni Singh". Football Express. 11 June 2021.
  7. Bidyananda Singh at Soccerway
  8. "Atletico de Kolkata crowned champions again in a final devoid of individual brilliance". FirstPost. 19 December 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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