Sumon Reza

Sumon Reza is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bangladesh Premier League club Abahani Limited Dhaka and the Bangladesh national team. He also works in the Bangladesh Air Force.

Club career

Bangladesh Air Force In 2014, Sumon gave trial for Bangladesh Air Force football team in his own college ground. He got selected and started his professional career as a footballer. He also got job as a soldier in Bangladesh Air Force. He became popular in inter-services football tournaments. Even after signing for a professional league club, Sumon is obligated to represent the Bangladesh Air Force in the Independence Cup.

Uttar Baridhara Sumon joined Uttar Baridhara Club in 2015 ahead of second phase of 2015–16 Bangladesh Premier League. Jahangir Alam, a Uttar Baridhara club official, scouted Sumon from inter-services tournament while he was playing for Air Force football team. He played 5 matches in his first BPL season, mostly as substitute as, Uttar Baridhara were relegated.

Sumon missed the next season due to a long-term injury. After recovery, he rejoined Uttar Baridhara to play in the 2018–19 Bangladesh Championship League. He also got captaincy of the team and helped them return to the Premier League scoring 8 goals, which includes a hat-trick.

Bashundhara Kings On 25 November 2021, Sumon joined defending league champions Bashundhara Kings.

International career In July 2020, Sumon earned his first-ever national call by Jamie Day.

On 13 November 2020, Sumon made his senior debut against Nepal in an international friendly.

In September 2022, Sumon decided to quit his job in the Bangladesh Air Force, after not receiving clearance to join the national team for a friendly match against Cambodia. Eventually, Sumon did not quit after the Air Force officials agreed to let the striker join the team.

Career statistics Club

International

International goals Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition+ List of international goals scored by Sumon Reza1. 13 October 2021 National Football Stadium, Male 1–0 1–1 2021 SAFF Championship

Honours Bashundhara Kings Bangladesh Premier League: 2021-22, 2022-23 Federation Cup third place: 2022–23