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Laken Limbu
Personal information
Full name Laken Limbu
Date of birth (2002-07-24) 24 July 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Delhi FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Three Star Club 34 (3)
2024 Church Boys United
2024– Delhi FC
International career
2023– Nepal 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Laken Limbu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Delhi FC in the I-League and the Nepal national team.

Early life

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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

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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] Laken Limbu officially joined Delhi FC on 15th September 2024 and will be playing for the club in the I-League 2024/25 season. [7]

International career

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On 15 June 2023, Laken made his international debut for Nepal in a friendly loss to the Philippines.[8] He was also part of the main squad for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[9]

Style of play

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Limbu has been known for his strength.[10]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 23 June 2023.[11]
Club Season Division League Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Three Star Club 2021-22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 8 0 0 0 8 0
2022-23 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 26 3 0 0 26 3
Three Star Club Total 34 3 0 0 34 3
Career total 34 3 0 0 34 3

International

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As of 21 June 2023.
Nepal national team
Year Apps Goals
2023 2 0
Total 2 0

References

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  1. ^ "Lively Laken". hamrokhelkud.net. Archived from the original on 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  2. ^ "aken Limbu's Dream Comes True". gorkhalifootball.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  3. ^ "Laken Limbu article". anza.org.sg. Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  4. ^ a b "Jhapa FC Signs Singapore Based Nepalese Player For C Qualifiers". GoalNepal. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  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. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Football, Gorkhali (2024-09-16). "Footballer Laken Limbu Joins Delhi FC for I-League 2024/25 • Gorkhali Football". gorkhalifootball.com. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  8. ^ Football, Gorkhali (June 16, 2023). "Laken Limbu - Debut Match for Nepal against Philippines". GorkhaliFootball.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  9. ^ "ANFA announces national team for SAFF Championship". khabarhub.com. 8 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Laken Limbu - Straits Times article". Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  11. ^ "Laken Limbu - Stats - Matches - Goals". December 19, 2021. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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