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SandeshJhingan

Footballer (centre-back, India)

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 1stIndian to play in Croatia
  • 2020Arjuna Award
  • 2020–21AIFF Men’s Player of the Year

Sandesh Jhingan is a centre-back for the India national team and FC Goa. He won the AIFF Emerging Player award in 2014, the Arjuna Award in 2020, and became the first Indian to play in the Croatian top flight.

Chandigarh academy days

Born in Chandigarh, he trained at St Stephen’s Academy, helped it reach the South-East Asian finals of the Manchester United Premier Cup, and won the B.C. Roy Trophy with the Chandigarh under-19 team — despite early rejections at trials in Kolkata.

Kerala Blasters

After starting at United Sikkim, he joined Kerala Blasters for the first Indian Super League in 2014, was named Emerging Player of the League, played in the final, and later captained the club.

Croatia and back

In 2021 he signed for HNK Šibenik, becoming the first Indian to play in Croatia. He has since played for ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC, and joined FC Goa in 2023.

Timeline

  1. 1993Born in Chandigarh on 21 July
  2. 2012Professional debut with United Sikkim — and a winning goal
  3. 2014ISL Emerging Player with Kerala Blasters
  4. 2015India debut
  5. 2017Kerala Blasters captain; Federation Cup with Bengaluru
  6. 2020Arjuna Award
  7. 2021Joins HNK Šibenik in Croatia
  8. 2023Signs for FC Goa

Honours

  • AIFF Emerging Player of the Year (2014)
  • Arjuna Award (2020)
  • AIFF Men’s Player of the Year (2020–21)

Quick questions

Where was Sandesh Jhingan born?

Sandesh Jhingan was born in Chandigarh, India. Born in Chandigarh; trained at St Stephen’s Academy and won the B.C. Roy Trophy with Chandigarh’s under-19 team.

When was Sandesh Jhingan born?

Sandesh Jhingan was born on 21 July 1993.

What is Sandesh Jhingan known for?

Sandesh Jhingan is known for India national team, Kerala Blasters captaincy and HNK Šibenik.

What awards has Sandesh Jhingan received?

Honours include AIFF Emerging Player of the Year (2014); Arjuna Award (2020); AIFF Men’s Player of the Year (2020–21).

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