Bidyananda Singh Ningthoujam (born 27 November 1997) is an Indian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Career

Early career

Born in

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, to a

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Meitei family. Bidyananda was selected for the

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in 2008 at the age of 11. The move to the Sports Authority of India was a major decision for Singh, as it allowed his family to not have to pay for his care as the academy would pay for his football coaching and his food: "Moving to the SAI complex meant that my parents didn’t have to worry about my meals, nor did they have to worry about my equipment as the academy provided me with the boots and kit." Singh soon impressed scouts from the

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under-13 side and was called up for international camps. In 2014, he was one of two Indians who played in a one-week camp at the

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. After the camp, Bidyananda became the second Indian, after

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, to be selected into the tournament all-star side. Singh also impressed scouts well enough at the tournament to be scouted by Spanish side

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. After returning from Qatar, Singh played for the AIFF Elite Academy.

Atlético Kolkata

On 14 June 2016 it was announced that Bidyananda, along with a host of other Indian players, had signed with Atlético Kolkata of the

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. He made his professional debut for the team on 25 October 2016 against Mumbai City.

Bengaluru

On 31 July 2017 Bidyananda signed two year contract with

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ATK Mohun Bagan

In 2021, Mohun Bagan have completed signing Bidyananda Singh from Mumbai City FC on a one year dal. He don't get many chance's that season besides some substitute playing time. He left ATKMB after his contract period ended.

RoundGlass Punjab

In 2022, RoundGlass Punjab completed signing Bidyananda Singh from Atk Mohun Bagan

International

Bidyananda has played for India at the under-13 and under-19 levels.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

;Atletico de Kolkata *

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* 1997 births Living people Indian men's footballers People from Bishnupur district Footballers from Manipur Bengaluru FC players Men's association football midfielders Indian Super League players India men's youth international footballers {{India-footy-bio-stub