Evan Thapa
Evan Thapa (born 30 December 2003) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League club Indian Arrows.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Evan Thapa | ||
| Date of birth | 30 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Sikkim, India | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back/ Right-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Indian Arrows | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sikkim Boys Club | |||
| AIFF Elite Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | Indian Arrows | 6 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2019–20 | India U15 | ||
| 2020– | India U17 | ||
| – | India U19 | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 January 2021 | |||
Career
Evan Thapa was born in Gangtok, Sikkim. He was always enthusiastic to play football, even as a kid. He got interested in the game by His grandfather Late S.P. Thapa, Father Prakash Thapa and Uncle Jordan Karthak were all finest players of their time in Sikkim.They have always been his inspiration. He comes from a family who are into football.
Evan Thapa started his football career with Sikkim Boys Club and later joined AIFF Elite Academy.[1] He is a Centre-defender and Right back, has played Three seasons of Sikkim Premier Division League. He has also represented State in Manchester United Cup, Northeast Tournament, Dr.T.Ao tournament and many more.
Indian Arrows
On 19 November 2020, It was announced that Evan Thapa was selected for All India Football Federation's developmental side Indian Arrows.[2] He made his debut for club in I-League against NEROCA FC on 20 January 2021.[3]
International career
Thapa has represented India at India national under-17 football team in Future Champions Tournament ,South Africa and Under 15 Indian National Team in South Asian Football Federation ,Nepal
Career statistics
- As of 24 February 2021[4]
| Club | Season | League | Super Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Indian Arrows | 2020–21 | I-League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
References
- "Sikkim teen Evan Thapa in India U-15 football team". eastmojo. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- "Safety 'top priority' as Indian Arrows camp starts from Friday". Times Of India. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- "Indian Arrows vs. NEROCA FC". Espn. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- Evan Thapa at Soccerway
5. http://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/sikkim-lad-makes-i-league-debut.