Laken Limbu
Personal information
Full name Laken Limbu
Date of birth (2002-07-24) 24 July 2002
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Three Star Club
Number 24
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Three Star Club 34 (3)
International career
2023– Nepal 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 June 2023

Laken Limbu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nepalese international footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Three Star Club in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League and the Nepal national team.

Early life

Born in Singapore, Laken joined in the F-17 Football Academy at the age of 12.[1][2] After three years, he started training with the ANZA Soccer Academy.[3] During his time in Singapore, Laken participated in football tournaments in Sweden, Malaysia, and Spain, and also played in the Aaha Rara Gold Cup 2078 in Nepal.[4] In 2021, Laken moved to Nepal permanently, joining Jhapa FC in the C-Division League qualifiers.[4]

Club career

In 2021, Laken joined Three Star Club and in his first A-Division League season, he featured in eight matches and started. With a total playing time of 405 minutes, Laken made one assist. He played the full 90 minutes twice, against Sankata Boys SC and Nepal Police Club. He played 26 games in his second season, registering 3 goals and 4 assists. His performances earned him a callup to the Nepal national team.[5][6]

International career

On 15 June 2023, Laken made his international debut for Nepal in a friendly defeat to the Philippines.[7] He was also included in the main squad for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[8]

Style of play

Limbu has been known for his strength.[9]

Career statistics

Club

As of 23 June 2023.[10]
Club Season Division League Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Three Star Club 2021-22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 800080
2022-23 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 26300263
Three Star Club Total 34300343
Career total 34300343

International

As of 21 June 2023.
Nepal national team
YearAppsGoals
202320
Total20

References

  1. "Lively Laken". hamrokhelkud.net.
  2. "aken Limbu's Dream Comes True". gorkhalifootball.com.
  3. "Laken Limbu article". anza.org.sg.
  4. 1 2 "Jhapa FC Signs Singapore Based Nepalese Player For C Qualifiers". GoalNepal.
  5. "Lively Laken earns maiden Nepal callup". June 9, 2023.
  6. Football, Gorkhali (June 11, 2023). "Laken Limbu's Dream Comes True as He Earns Spot in Nepal National Football Team". GorkhaliFootball.com.
  7. Football, Gorkhali (June 16, 2023). "Laken Limbu - Debut Match for Nepal against Philippines". GorkhaliFootball.com.
  8. "ANFA announces national team for SAFF Championship". khabarhub.com. 8 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  9. "Laken Limbu - Straits Times article".
  10. "Laken Limbu - Stats - Matches - Goals". December 19, 2021.
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