Gilbertson Sangma

Gilbertson Sangma (12 April 1955 – 3 April 2026) was an Indian footballer who played as a forward. In 1974–75, he scored the goal that knocked out the defending champions Kerala and took Assam to the quarter-final. He represented the state team in seven seasons from 1973 to 1980 in Santosh Trophy. In 1981, Sangma guided Assam Police AC to win the Bordoloi Trophy, where he scored the winning goal in final against the mighty Dempo SC of Goa. He helped the team to lift several trophies including coveted Bordoloi Trophy, Independence Day Cup and ATPA Shield.

International career In 1975, Sangma was picked in the Indian team for three International friendly matches in Indonesia and Thailand.

Playing style Sangma was described as the "man with golden boot" by the Hindustan Times because of his skill, agility and stamina.

Personal life and death After retiring from the Assam Police as a top official, he was regularly associated with different local football activities in Guwahati.