Robi Hansda
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robi Hansda | ||
| Date of birth | June 9, 1999[1] | ||
| Place of birth |
Mosharu, Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal,  India[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward[3] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Calcutta Customs Club[4] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Cossipore Saraswati Club[1] | |||
| Rainbow Athletic Club | |||
| Calcutta Customs Club | |||
| International career‡ | |||
| West Bengal (Santosh Trophy team) | |||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2025-01-03 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2025-01-03 | |||
Robi Hansda (Bengali: রবি হাঁসদা; born 9 June 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Calcutta Customs Club. He gained national prominence during the 2024–25 Santosh Trophy, where he emerged as the tournament's top scorer, leading West Bengal to victory.[5]
Club Career
[edit]Hansda began his career with Cossipore Saraswati Club before moving to Rainbow Athletic Club. He later joined Calcutta Customs Club, signing a two-year contract.[1]
In the 2024–25 Santosh Trophy, Hansda became a key player for the West Bengal team, scoring a record-breaking 12 goals in the tournament, breaking a longstanding record and earning the Player of the Championship award.[6][7]
Personal life
[edit]Robi Hansda was born on 9 June 1999 in Mosharu, a village in Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. He grew up in an Santal family that faced significant financial challenges. His father, Sultan Hansda, was a daily wage laborer who later drove a Toto (Electric rickshaw) to support the family, while his mother, Tulsi Hansda, worked as a laborer.[8]
From a young age, Hansda displayed a passion for football, with his parents encouraging him despite their modest circumstances. Tragedy struck in 2024 when his father passed away unexpectedly, creating a major personal and emotional setback.[9] This loss left Hansda contemplating quitting football to focus on supporting his family. He dedicated his success to his father.[10][11]
Honours
[edit]State
[edit]West Bengal
- Santosh Trophy: 2024–25
- National Games Gold medal: 2022[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "9 ROBI HANSDA". AIFF. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "রবি আলোয় মিঞা তর্পণ ! বছরের শেষ রাতে 'ঊষাকাল' বঙ্গ ফুটবলে - RABI HANSDA". etvbharat.com (in Bengali). 1 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Robi Hansda brings smiles back for Bengal in Santosh Trophy after seven years". revsportz.in. 31 December 2024.
- ^ Das, Arpan (15 September 2024). "কলকাতা লিগে বিবর্ণ সাদা-কালো ব্রিগেড, সুপার সিক্সের ম্যাচে কাস্টমসের কাছে হার মহামেডানের". Sangbad Pratidin. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Robi Hansda's late goal secures 33rd Santosh Trophy for Bengal against Kerala". Telegraph India. 1 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Santosh Trophy Final: Hansda stuns Kerala with late winner, Bengal clinch 33rd title". Onmanorama. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Subrahmanyam, V. V. (31 December 2024). "Santosh Trophy 2024-25: West Bengal beats Kerala 1-0 to clinch record-extending 33rd title".
- ^ "বাবা-মা হতদরিদ্র জনমজুর, তাঁদের ঘাম-রক্তেই পুষ্ট রবি বাংলাকে করলেন ভারতসেরা..." (in Bengali). Zee News. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Pradip Kumar (3 January 2025). "'ছেলের সাফল্য দেখে যেতে পারল না বাবা', আক্ষেপ সন্তোষ জয়ী রবির মায়ের". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Robi Hansda brings smiles back for Bengal in Santosh Trophy after seven years". AIFF. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Dey, Abhishek (1 January 2025). "Bengal wins Santosh Trophy after seven years". tripurachronicle.in. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
"That I could score the match-winner is a huge bonus for me. I dedicate this victory to my father," he added.
- ^ "National Games: W Bengal hammer Kerala 5–0 to clinch gold in men's football". wap.business-standard.com. Ahmedabad: Business Standard India. IANS. 12 October 2022. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ Sarangi, Y. B. (11 October 2022). "National Games: West Bengal routs Kerala 5–0, wins men's football gold medal after 11 years". sportstar.thehindu.com. Ahmedabad: Sportstar. The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.