Bekey Oram (born 23 December 2003) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Indian Super League club NorthEast United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Chituapada, Jharsuguda, Odisha, India | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | NorthEast United | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Odisha U17 | ||
| 2017–2020 | Bengaluru B | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Bengaluru B | 8 | (0) |
| 2023– | NorthEast United | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017–2018 | India U17 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editBorn in Chituapada, Odisha, Oram's football career started at an early age when he represented the Odisha state football team in the sub-junior and junior categories. In 2017, he joined the Bengaluru FC Academy where he progressed through the age groups, eventually joining the reserve team. He was part of the squad that clinched the Reliance Foundation Development League for two consecutive years.[1]
NorthEast United
editIn 2023, Oram joined the NorthEast United squad for the 2023–24 Indian Super League season.[2] He made his professional debut for the team on 4 October 2024 against Goa.[3] He was part of the reserve squad which won the 2024 Sikkim Gold Cup.[4]
International career
editPersonal life
editOram's brother, Rakesh Oram, is also a footballer who plays for Sports Odisha and has represented India at U-16 level.[6]
Career statistics
edit- As of 23 November 2024[7]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Others | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bengaluru B | 2019–20 | I-League 2nd Division | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 2 | |
| 2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| NorthEast United | 2023–24 | Indian Super League | 9 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
Honours
editNorthEast United
Karnataka
References
edit- ^ "Bekey Oram". Orisports. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "NorthEast United FC secure young Indian talent Bekey Oram from Bengaluru FC". neutdfc.com. 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Mumbai City vs. Goa". Soccerway.
- ^ "Northeast United overcomes Mizo club, moves into quarterfinal". Sikkim Express. 15 November 2024.
- ^ "BEKEY ORAM READY FOR 'DANGAL' AT AFC U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS". AIFF. 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Soosairaj, Banerjee and other professional brother duos in Indian football". 28 March 2020.
- ^ Bekey Oram at Soccerway
- ^ "Santosh Trophy 2022-23: Results and standings". olympics.com. 5 March 2023.