Sonam Bhutia

Sonam Bhutia (born 26 January 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Machhindra FC in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.

Club career Early career Born and brought up in Shotak, Sikkim, Sonam Bhutia is a product of the Sports Authority of India, Namchi. He was part of the SAI squad that participated in the Subroto Cup in 2008. Though his team lost in the semi-final stage, Sonam who played in central defense got a scholarship for good performance. He was selected in the U-23 Indian Camp held at Bangalore last year, but due to passport issues, he was not kept in the final squad.

In March 2013, Nathan Hall managed United Sikkim went to Bhutan for training. With the team, Bhutia played three friendly matches against local sides Drukpol FC, Yeedzin and Zimdra, at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu. From July to August 2013, he went to Bhutan again and participated in 2013 King's Cup, in which they moved to the knockout stages. In the first semi-final, United Sikkim lost 2–4 to Manang Marshyangdi of Nepal.

Mohun Bagan In August 2014, Sonam joined Mohun Bagan, and appeared in the Calcutta Football League.

Mohammedan On 2 August 2016, it was announced that Bhutia had signed with Mohammedan. He was part of the team, that clinched 36th Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup, defeating Jhapa XI of Nepal 1–0 at the Paljor Stadium.

Machhindra In December 2021, Bhutia moved to Nepal and signed with Martyr's Memorial A-Division League side Machhindra F.C. on a season-long deal. He debuted on 2 January 2022, in their 1–0 win against Nepal Police Club. Later Machhindra lifted the league trophy and earned a spot in the 2022 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs.

On 5 April, Machhindra appeared in the match against Blue Star of Sri Lanka at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium but bowed out of the tournament losing 2–1.

Career statistics Club Statistics accurate as of 12 May 2013

Honours United Sikkim I-League 2nd Division: 2012 Sikkim Premier Division League: 2013; runner-up 2014

Mohun Bagan Federation Cup: 2015–16

Mohamedan Sporting Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup: 2016

Macchindra Martyr's Memorial A-Division League: 2021–22