Sanjeeb Bista

Sanjeeb Bista (; born 17 February 2002) is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Church Boys United and the Nepal national team.

Early career Before participating in the 2021 C-Division League qualifiers, Sanjeeb had played football tournaments in school and local tournaments but had not received any formal training. During the qualifiers, he scored a notable goal against Jhapa FC to earn MUFC Bijaychowk Youth Club the victory, which eventually led to him being called up to the preliminary Nepal national under-23 team squad for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Club career On 29 November 2021, Sanjeeb made his debut for the New Road Team during goalless draw with Brigade Boys Club in the 2021–22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. On 28 April 2023, he scored the only goal as New Road Team defeated Three Star Club in the 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League, helping the club move out from the relegation zone. Sanjeeb represented Pokhara Thunders in the 2023–24 Nepal Super League. On 7 December 2023, Sanjeeb scored the decisive goal against Sporting Ilam De Mechi to go top of the league table.

International career On 21 March 2024, Sanjeeb made his debut for the Nepal national team during a 0–5 defeat to Bahrain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round. He scored his first international goal on 11 June 2024 against Yemen at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

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International

International goals Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 June 2024 Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia 1–1 2–2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification