Tsenda Dorji

Tsenda Dorji
Personal information
Full name Tsenda Dorji
Date of birth (1995-02-12) 12 February 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Paro, Bhutan
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Thimphu
2020–2024 Transport United 42 (42)
International career‡
2018– Bhutan 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 October 2023

Tsenda Dorji (born 12 February 1995) is a Bhutanese professional footballer who last played as a striker for Transport United FC in the Bhutan Premier League. He also plays for the Bhutan national team.[1]

Club career

In 2017, Tsenda joined Thimphu FC after playing in various local tournaments. In the 2018 Chancellor's Cup, Tsenda represented Penchhas FC. He scored in the final, coming in a 3–5 defeat to Sherubtse College FC.[2]

Tsenda came to prominence while playing for Transport United at the 2022 BFF President's Cup.[1] He received Nu 50,000 for being both the Most Valuable Player and the top scorer of the tournament, as his team clinched the trophy.[3]

On 14 September 2023, Tsenda scored his 50th goal for Transport United during a 5–2 victory over BFF Academy in the 2023 Bhutan Premier League.[4]

International career

On 4 September 2019, Tsenda made his debut for the Bhutan national team, in the 2018 SAFF Championship against Bangladesh. In 2023, he was selected in the team for the Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup, in Nepal.[5] However, was unable to play due to an injury. He was later included in the team for the 2023 SAFF Championship.[6]

Career statistics

Club

As of 15 May 2024
Club Season League Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Transport United 2022 Bhutan Premier League 18 16 - 18 16
2023 16 19 - 16 19
2024 8 7 0 0 8 7
Total career 42 42 - 42 42

International

As of 23 October 2023.[7]
Year Apps Goals
Bhutan 2018 3 0
2023 4 1
Total 7 1

International goals

Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 28 June 2023 Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore, India  Bangladesh 1–0 1–3 2023 SAFF Championship

Honours

Transport United

Individual

  • BFF President's Cup Most Valuable Player: 2022
  • BFF President's Cup Highest Scorer: 2022

References

  1. ^ a b "Transport United FC sensation Tsenda Dorji is taking his inspiration from CG7 - Paro Football Club". 20 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Sherubtse College FC lifts Chancellor's Cup". Kuensel Online. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Transport United FC ends trophy drought with President's Cup". Kuensel Online. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Tsenda Dorji Scores His 50th Goal For Transport United FC". Bhutan Football Federation. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Dragon Boys to play in the Three Nations Cup 2023". Kuensel Online. 7 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  6. ^ "SAFF championship adds Kuwait and Lebanon". Kuensel Online. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  7. ^ Tsenda Dorji at National-Football-Teams.com