Anupam Sarkar

Anupam Sarkar (born 26 April 1985) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender[3] for Mohammedan of the Calcutta Football League.

Anupam Sarkar
Personal information
Full name Anupam Sarkar
Date of birth (1985-04-26) 26 April 1985[1]
Place of birth Gangnapur, India
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[2]
Position(s) Full Back
Team information
Current team
 Mohammedan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2009 East Bengal
2009–2010 Mohammedan
2011–2012 Mohun Bagan
2012–2014 Prayag United 27 (0)
2014 Pune City 6 (0)
2015 → Adeli Batumi (loan) 4 (0)
2016 Mohammedan
International career‡
2003–2004 India U19
2006 India U23
2006 India 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 August 2016 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:30, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

Club career

Anupam began his professional football career with East Bengal in 2004. He was also the captain of the West Bengal football team, that represents the state of West Bengal in the National Football Championship (Santosh Trophy). He won the 2010 edition with his team.[4] He also played for East Bengal FC[5] and Mohammedan Sporting.

In 2012, Sarkar signed with Prayag United, managed by Dutchman Eelco Schattorie. In I-League, they achieved a massive 10–1 victory over newly promoted United Sikkim.[6] He won his first and only cup for the side on 20 March 2013 when Prayag United defeated East Bengal in the IFA Shield final 1–0 through a goal by Ranti Martins.[7] The following season in the I-League, they thrashed Air India FC by 5–1 margin,[8] and eventually finished the 2012–13 campaign leading Prayag United to a fourth-place finish with 44 points.[9][10][11][12]

On 17 February 2015, Sarkar joined Georgian Erovnuli Liga 2 side FC Adeli Batumi on loan for four months.[13]

When I got to know from FC Pune City that Anupam was available, I did not hesitate to share it with my President. I am convinced he will do a good job here. Every player, no matter the age, continues to learn every day if he has the right people around him. The Indian Super League, and all the clubs participating in it, did bring Indian football on a right track. The better the players are, the better the league is. Indian fans deserve that. FC Adeli and myself are pleased to give a hand in that direction and wish Anupam all the very best in Georgia.

— Philippe De Ridder, Technical Director and Manager of FC Adeli Batumi, on Anupam's arrival in Georgia.[14]

Sarkar made his FC Adeli debut in a 6–0 win over FC STU Tbilisi on 21 March 2015. This appearance allowed Sarkar to join a select group of Indian footballers who have played abroad.[15]

On 2 August 2016, it was announced that Sarkar would play for Mohammedan of the Calcutta Football League.[16] Later on 1 October, he retired.

International career

Sarkar made his senior international debut for India at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round in Group-A on 16 August 2006 against Saudi Arabia in their 3–0 defeat.[17]

Honours

East Bengal U19

Prayag United

See also

References
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  2. "Anupam Sarkar - Defender, FC Pune City | ISL Player Profile". Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-16.
  3. "Player profile – Anupam Sarkar". FBRef.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  4. "Anupam Sarkar to lead Bengal". The Hindu. 15 May 2011. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011.
  5. "Air India hold EB goalless". The Telegraph (Kolkata). 30 January 2006. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  6. Bera, Kaustav. "Prayag United SC 10-1 United Sikkim FC: Ranti scores five as Shattorie's reign begins in style". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  7. "Prayag United beat champions East Bengal for IFA Shield". Rediff. 20 March 2013. Archived from the original on 5 January 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  8. "Prayag United 5-1 Air India: Ranti Martins' hat-trick grounds the Airmen". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  9. Noronha, Anselm. "Ranti Martins: I will stay at Prayag United". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  10. Sanjoy Sen resigns as Prayag coach and Dutchman Eelco Schattorie to take charge Archived 9 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine Sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021
  11. "Dutchman Eelco Schattorie appointed new coach of Indian Premier Club Prayag United SC !". Prayag United Sports Club. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  12. I-League team profile: United Sports Club Archived 7 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine Goal.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021
  13. Dixit, Puranjay. Ranked: All male Indian footballers to play outside Asia Archived 5 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine www.sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  14. "FC Pune City defender Anupam Sarkar heads to FC Adeli on loan". www.indiansuperleague.com. Indian Super League. 16 February 2015. Archived from the original on 18 February 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  15. Mitra, Atanu (21 March 2015). "Anupam Sarkar makes his debut for FC Adeli Batumi". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  16. Ganguly, Abhishek (2 August 2016). "Mohammedan Sporting register 8 players for Calcutta League". Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  17. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. "Anupam Sarkar (Player) - National Team Appearances - Club Appearances". www.national-football-teams.com. National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  18. "E Bengal win under-19 National League". Rediff. 16 October 2001. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  19. Bhattacharya, Nilesh (4 March 2013). "I-League side ONGC have been drafted in the IFA Shield as a last-minute replacement of Muktijoddha Sanshad of Bangladesh. ONGC will be grouped with East Bengal, United SC and Arrows in Pool A and will take East Bengal in their first match in Siliguri on Wednesday". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
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