Jibon Singh Khangebam (, born 6 February 1990) is an Indian footballer who plays for Shillong Lajong in the I-League. He plays as a left back or in midfield positions. Singh represented India U23 in the SAFF Cup 2009 and 2012 AFC Pre-Olympic Tournament in 2011.
Career
Pailan Arrows For the 2010-11 I-League season Singh played for I-League newcomers Indian Arrows, a team made up exclusively of Indian Under-19 players. On 3 December 2010 Singh took part in the Arrows' first ever I-League game against Chirag United. The final score was 2-1 in Chirag United's favor.
Singh started off the 2011-12 football season in the 2011 Indian Federation Cup with renamed Pailan Arrows. He was selected as the captain of team for 2011-12 season. In Pailan's first match against HAL S.C., Singh scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute from the penalty spot which left Pailan the 1-0 winners.
Shillong Lajong F.C. For the 2012-13 I-League season, Singh played for Shillong Lajong F.C.Sarmah, Bhargab (13 August 2012) Indian Football : Shillong Lajong 2012/13 Season Preview thehardtackle.com He scored his first goal for the club in the I-League's 5th round against Dempo, but Shillong lost that match, with 4-1 the final score.
International On 23 February 2011, Singh played his second game for the Indian U23 against Myanmar.
Statistics
Club Updated 29 December 2011 ClubSeasonLeagueCup*InternationalTotalAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsPailan Arrows2010–115000000005002011-1210003200001320Career total15003200001820
National team Statistics accurate as of 25 December 2011 India national teamYearAppsGoals201011201100Total11
Honours
India U23 SAFF Championship: 2009
References
External links Jibon Singh Goal.com profile