Ayush Ghalan (born 21 February 2004) is a Nepali footballer who plays as a forward for Church Boys United and the Nepal national team.[1][2][3]

Ayush Ghalan
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-21) 21 February 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Nepal
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Church Boys United
Number 19
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Pokhara Thunders 6 (0)
2021–2022 Three Star Club 12 (1)
2023 Sankata Boys SC
2023 Machhindra F.C.
2024 Pokhara Thunders 10 (2)
2024– Church Boys United
International career
2022– Nepal 17 (2)
2021– Nepal U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Ghalan played several local tournaments from various teams. He made his official first team domestic debut in Nepal Super League with Pokhara Thunders.

Pokhara Thunders

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Ghalan was bought by Pokhara Thunders in inaugural season of first Nepalese franchise football league Nepal Super League. He made his debut against Butwal Lumbini FC. Ghalan played total six match scoring none that season.

Three Star Club

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Ghalan was signed by Three Star Club for Nepalese first tier league Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.

Sankata Boys SC

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Ghalan was signed by Sankata Boys SC for the 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League where he would go on to make 22 appearances and score 3 goals. Outside the A-Division, he would also win the 2023 Aaha! Gold Cup with them.

Macchindra F.C

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Ghalan was signed by Machhindra F.C. for their 2023–24 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs campaign which lasted only two matches. Ghalan would score his first and only goal in a 3-2 win against Bhutan giants Paro FC in the 15th minute.

Pokhara Thunders

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Ghalan would later re-sign for his first club, Pokhara Thunders for the 2023–24 Nepal Super League as their Marquee player. Thus far, he has made 10 appearances and gotten 3 man of the match awards, with 2 goals and an assist to his name.

Sankata FC

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Ghalan would appear in the 2024 Aaha! Gold Cup for Sankata FC. However, they would lose in their first match 3-0 to Tribhuwan Army Club

Honours

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Sankata Boys

International career

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He made his international debut against Asian giants Australia in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification in June 2021. Ghalan scored his first international goal against Sri Lanka in SAFF Championship 2021.

International goals

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Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 4 October 2021 National Football Stadium, Malé, Maldives   Sri Lanka 3–1 3–2 2021 SAFF Championship

References

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  1. ^ "Nepal – A. We Ghalan – Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. 21 February 2004. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Ayush Ghalan". worldfootball.net. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Ayush Ghalan Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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