Gani Nigam (born May 1, 1998) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gani Ahmed Nigam | ||
Date of birth | 1 May 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Nadapuram, Kozhikode, Kerala, India | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Calicut FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017−2018 | Pune City (R) | 2 | (1) |
2018 | Pune City | 0 | (0) |
2018−2019 | Gokulam Kerala | 5 | (1) |
2019−2020 | Hyderabad FC | 5 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Hyderabad FC (R) | 5 | (2) |
2020–2021 | Mohammedan | 7 | (1) |
2021–2024 | NorthEast United | 19 | (0) |
2024– | Calicut FC | 11 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Club career
editGokulam Kerala
editHe was signed by his hometown club Gokulam Kerala FC and got some game time at the top division league, playing in 5 I-League matches and notching up one goal against Shillong Lajong.
Hyderabad FC
editIn 2019 he was picked up by Hyderabad FC, and over the course of the season he got only one start in ISL 2019-20 and 4 appearances as a substitute.
Mohammedans SC
editGani Ahmed Nigam has joined Mohammedan Sporting as the 129 year old club aims for a resurgence in the national stage.
NorthEast United
editOn 29 October 2021, Gani joined Indian Super League club NorthEast United.[2] He made his debut for the club on 10 December, in their 1–0 defeat to Odisha.[3] By the end of the season he made six appearances for the NorthEast United.
Gani extends his contract with NorthEast United for the 2022–23 season.[4] He scored his first goal for Highlanders against Sudeva Delhi in 2022 Durand Cup.[5]
Career statistics
edit- As of 24 December 2022[6]
Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goal | Apps | Goal | ||
Pune City (R) | 2017–18 | I-League 2nd | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Pune City | 2017–18 | Indian Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gokulam Kerala | 2018–19 | I-League | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Hyderabad | 2019–20 | Indian Super League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Hyderabad (R) | 2019–20 | I-League 2nd | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Mohammedan | 2019–20 | I-League 2nd | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
2020–21 | I-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
Total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | ||
NorthEast United | 2021–22 | Indian Super League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
2022–23 | Indian Super League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | ||
2023–24 | Indian Super League | 9 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | – | 16 | 0 | ||
Career total | 43 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 8 |
- ^ Appearances in IFA Shield
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in Super Cup
Honours
editMohammedan Sporting
Calicut FC
References
edit- ^ "NorthEast United rope in ex-Hyderabad FC forward Gani Nigam". @NEUtfFC. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "NorthEast United rope in ex-Hyderabad FC forward Gani Nigam". Khel Now. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "OFC VS NEUFC". Indian Super League. 10 December 2021. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "The 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 who will continue with us for the 2022-23 season 😎". @NEUtdFC. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "NEUFC beat Sudeva Delhi, Gani scored first goal for Highlanders". www.indiansuperleague.com. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ Gani Nigam at Soccerway
- ^ "Mohammedan secure coveted Hero I-League return after 2-0 win over Bhawanipore". i-league.org. AIFF. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Calicut edge Forca Kochi, emerge champions of Super League Kerala". onmanorama. 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
External links
edit- Gani Nigam at Soccerway