Milan Basumatary (born 2 September 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Career
Early career Born in Kokrajhar, Assam, Basumatary started playing football in his village for the Kokrajhar Football Academy as part of the Sports Authority of India. In 2012, Basumatary led the Assam U15 side to the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy championship, being named as the tournament's top scorer and most valuable player. After his impressive performance, Basumatary joined the All India Football Federation Regional Academy in Kalyani and the AIFF Elite Academy. In 2014, Basumatary was a part of the Aspire Academy All-Stars and earned a trial at Dutch club, PSV Eindhoven.
Shillong Lajong In January 2016, it was announced that Basumatary signed with I-League side, Shillong Lajong. On 24 January 2016, Basumatary made his professional debut for the club against Bengaluru FC. He came on as an 87th-minute substitute for Bipin Singh as Shillong Lajong lost 3–0.
Oil India In 2018, he was signed by Duliajan based club Oil India.
International Basumatary has represented India at the under-16 and under-19 sides.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupDomestic CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsShillong Lajong2015–16I-League10——00——10Shillong Lajong2016–17I-League10——00——10Career total2000000020
Honours Shillong Lajong Shillong Premier League: 2016,Shillong Lajong wins Gionee SPL defeating Rangdajied United Khel Now. Retrieved 20 July 2021 2019 Bodousa Cup: 2016
References
External links Shillong Lajong Football Club Profile.