Jibon Singh

Jibon Singh Khangebam (, born 6 February 1990) is an Indian footballer who plays for Shillong Lajong in the I-League. He plays as a left back or in midfield positions. Singh represented India U23 in the SAFF Cup 2009 and 2012 AFC Pre-Olympic Tournament in 2011.

Career

Pailan Arrows For the 2010-11 I-League season Singh played for I-League newcomers Indian Arrows, a team made up exclusively of Indian Under-19 players. On 3 December 2010 Singh took part in the Arrows' first ever I-League game against Chirag United. The final score was 2-1 in Chirag United's favor.

Singh started off the 2011-12 football season in the 2011 Indian Federation Cup with renamed Pailan Arrows. He was selected as the captain of team for 2011-12 season. In Pailan's first match against HAL S.C., Singh scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute from the penalty spot which left Pailan the 1-0 winners.

Shillong Lajong F.C. For the 2012-13 I-League season, Singh played for Shillong Lajong F.C. He scored his first goal for the club in the I-League's 5th round against Dempo, but Shillong lost that match, with 4-1 the final score.

International On 23 February 2011, Singh played his second game for the Indian U23 against Myanmar.

Statistics

Club Updated 29 December 2011

National team Statistics accurate as of 25 December 2011

Honours

India U23 SAFF Championship: 2009