Baichung Bhutia

Indian footballer and manager

Baichung Bhutia - Indian footballer and manager
Born

December 15th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

Links & References

Played for clubs including East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. Represented the Indian national team from 1995 to 2011, earning 104 caps. Led India to victory in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, securing a berth in the 2009 AFC Asian Cup. Transitioned to management and served as a coach for clubs and the national team.

Played in the 2009 AFC Asian Cup

Led India to victory in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup

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