Tsenda Dorji

Tsenda Dorji (born 12 February 1995) is a Bhutanese international footballer who plays as a striker for Transport United FC in the Bhutan Premier League and the Bhutan national team.[1]

Tsenda Dorji
Personal information
Full name Tsenda Dorji
Date of birth (1995-02-12) 12 February 1995
Place of birth Paro, Bhutan
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Transport United FC
Number 7
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Thimphu FC
2020– Transport United FC
International career‡
2018– Bhutan 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 June 2023

Club career

In 2017, Tsenda joined Thimphu FC after playing in various local tournaments. In the 2018 Chancellor's Cup, Tsenda represented Penchhas FC. He scored in the final, coming in a 3–5 defeat to Sherubtse College FC.[2]

Tsenda came to prominence while playing for Transport United FC at the 2022 BFF President's Cup.[1] He received Nu 50,000 for being both the Most Valuable Player and the top scorer of the tournament, as his team clinched the trophy.[3]

International career

On 4 September 2019, Tsenda made his debut for the Bhutan national team, in the 2018 SAFF Championship against Bangladesh. In 2023, he was selected in the team for the Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup, in Nepal.[4] However, was unable to play due to an injury. He was later included in the team for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[5]

Career statistics

International
As of 28 June 2023.[6]
Bhutan
YearAppsGoals
201830
202311
Total41

International goals
Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.28 June 2023Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore, India Bangladesh1–01–32023 SAFF Championship

Honours

Club

Transport United FC

Individual
  • 2022 – BFF President's Cup Most Valuable Player
  • 2022 – BFF President's Cup Highest Scorer

References
  1. "Transport United FC sensation Tsenda Dorji is taking his inspiration from CG7 - Paro Football Club". October 20, 2022.
  2. "Sherubtse College FC lifts Chancellor's Cup". Kuensel Online.
  3. "Transport United FC ends trophy drought with President's Cup". Kuensel Online.
  4. "Dragon Boys to play in the Three Nations Cup 2023". Kuensel Online.
  5. "SAFF championship adds Kuwait and Lebanon". Kuensel Online.
  6. Tsenda Dorji at National-Football-Teams.com
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