Laken Limbu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Laken Limbu | ||
| Date of birth | 24 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019–2021 | Jhapa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Jhapa | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Three Star Club | 34 | (3) |
| 2023 | → Machhindra (loan) | ||
| 2024 | Church Boys United | ||
| 2024–2025 | Delhi FC | 12 | (0) |
| 2025 | Jhapa | 6 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2023– | Nepal | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Laken Limbu (born 24 July 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for the Nepal national team.
Early life
Born in Singapore, Laken joined in the F17 Football Academy at the age of 12.[1][2] After three years, he started training with the ANZA Soccer Academy.[3] During his time in Singapore, Laken participated in football tournaments in Sweden, Malaysia, and Spain, and also played in the Aaha Rara Gold Cup 2078 in Nepal.[4]
Club career
In early 2021, Laken moved to Nepal permanently, joining third division club Jhapa in the C-Division League qualifiers.[4]
Three Star Club
In September 2021, Laken signed with Nepal top tier club Three Star Club and in his first A-Division League season, he featured in eight matches and started. With a total playing time of 405 minutes, Laken made one assist. He played the full 90 minutes twice, against Sankata Boys and Nepal Police Club. He played 26 games in his second season, registering 3 goals and 4 assists. His performances earned him a callup to the Nepal national team.[5][6]
Loan to Machhindra
In August 2023, Laken signed with Machhindra on a month loan deal. He make his debut in the 2023–24 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs against Bhutanese club Paro.
Church Boys United
On 1 February 2024, Laken signed with Church Boys United.
Delhi
On 15 September 2024, Limbu signed his first overseas professional contract with Indian club Delhi and will be playing for the club in the I-League. [7] His moved was a success after a Singapore-based agency, Rookbook Sports help to smoothen the transfer for him to Delhi.
International career
On 15 June 2023, Laken made his international debut for Nepal in a friendly loss to the Philippines.[8] He was also part of the main squad for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[9]
On 21 March 2025, Laken played in a friendly match against his birth country, Singapore at the Singapore National Stadium where he was applause by the Singaporean fans after the final whistle.[10]
Personal life
Laken was born in Singapore where his father was serving as the Gurkha Contingent in the Singapore Police Force at the point of time where he resides inside Mount Vernon Camp. He attended several local school like Cedar Primary School and Serangoon Garden Secondary School. After his father's service in Singapore ended, he returned to Nepal.
Style of play
Limbu has been known for his strength.[11]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 23 June 2023.[12]
| Club | Season | Division | League | Other | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Three Star Club | 2021-22 | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | |
| Three Star Club Total | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 3 | ||
International
- As of 21 June 2023.
| Nepal national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
References
- ^ "Lively Laken". hamrokhelkud.net. 9 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "aken Limbu's Dream Comes True". gorkhalifootball.com. 11 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Laken Limbu article". anza.org.sg. 9 November 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ a b "Jhapa FC Signs Singapore Based Nepalese Player For C Qualifiers". GoalNepal. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ^ "Lively Laken earns maiden Nepal callup". June 9, 2023.
- ^ Football, Gorkhali (June 11, 2023). "Laken Limbu's Dream Comes True as He Earns Spot in Nepal National Football Team". GorkhaliFootball.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Football, Gorkhali (2024-09-16). "Footballer Laken Limbu Joins Delhi FC for I-League 2024/25 • Gorkhali Football". gorkhalifootball.com. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Football, Gorkhali (June 16, 2023). "Laken Limbu - Debut Match for Nepal against Philippines". GorkhaliFootball.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "ANFA announces national team for SAFF Championship". khabarhub.com. 8 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Born in Singapore, Laken Limbu returns with Nepal looking to pull an upset over the Lions". The Straits Times. 20 March 2025.
- ^ "Laken Limbu - Straits Times article". Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Laken Limbu - Stats - Matches - Goals". December 19, 2021. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2023.