Anupam Sarkar (born 26 April 1985) is an Indian professional

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who plays as a defender for

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of the Calcutta Football League.

Club career

Anupam began his professional football career with

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in 2004. He was also the captain of the

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, that represents the state of

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in the National Football Championship (Santosh Trophy). He won the 2010 edition with his team. He also played for

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and Mohammedan Sporting. In 2012, Sarkar signed with

Prayag United United Sports Club (formerly known as both Prayag United, and Chirag United) is an Indian professional Association football, football club based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded as Eveready Association in 1927, the club competes in the Calcutta ...

, managed by Dutchman

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. In I-League, they achieved a massive 10–1 victory over newly promoted United Sikkim. He won his first and only cup for the side on 20 March 2013 when Prayag United defeated

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in the IFA Shield final 1–0 through a goal by

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. The following season in the I-League, they thrashed Air India FC by 5–1 margin, and eventually finished the

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campaign leading Prayag United to a fourth-place finish with 44 points. On 17 February 2015, Sarkar joined

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side FC Adeli Batumi on loan for four months. Sarkar made his FC Adeli debut in a 6–0 win over FC STU Tbilisi on 21 March 2015. This appearance allowed Sarkar to join a select group of Indian footballers who have played abroad. On 2 August 2016, it was announced that Sarkar would play for

of the Calcutta Football League. Later on 1 October, he retired.

International career

Sarkar made his senior international debut for India at the

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qualifying round in Group-A on 16 August 2006 against

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in their 3–0 defeat.

Honours

East Bengal U19 * National Football League U-19: 2001 Prayag United * IFA Shield:

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sarkar, Anupam 1985 births Living people Indian men's footballers Footballers from West Bengal East Bengal Club players Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) players Mohun Bagan Super Giant players United SC players I-League players FC Pune City players Indian Super League players Indian expatriate men's footballers Indian expatriate sportspeople in Georgia (country) Expatriate men's footballers in Georgia (country) India men's youth international footballers India men's international footballers Men's association football fullbacks Footballers at the 2006 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for India

Club career

International career

Honours

See also

References

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