Indian Gorkha footballer Israil Gurung from Kalimpong Hills in ISL playing for FC Pune City his position in the team is of a Midfielder/Striker.
Name: Israil Gurung
Date of birth: 2 April 1989 (age 25)
Place of birth: India (Kalimpong)
HEIGHT (CM)172
Playing position: Striker
Current team: Mohammedan
ISL Team: FC Pune City
Nationality: Indian
Biography
The diminutive Israil Gurung learnt the ropes in the loping hills of Kalimpong and Shillong before he was picked by the Sports Authority of India for further training. The teenager however moved to Delhi for his first professional stint with Hindustan FC where he blossomed under the encouraging care of Bernard Oparanozie who then sent him to Clifford Chukwuma at Sporting Clube de Goa. Gurung instead found a new home at the Sesa Football Academy who play in the second division. It was an important learning curve in Gurung’s career and Churchill Brothers soon came calling for the utility player who can play along both wings or in an attacking midfield role. He has gained a reputation as a super sub who can come in and make decisive interventions or score critical goals and has been part of the successful run of the Varca-based club.
Career Highlights
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| Gorkhali Israil Gurung from Kalimpong Hills in ISL |
Date of birth: 2 April 1989 (age 25)
Place of birth: India (Kalimpong)
HEIGHT (CM)172
Playing position: Striker
Current team: Mohammedan
ISL Team: FC Pune City
Nationality: Indian
Biography
The diminutive Israil Gurung learnt the ropes in the loping hills of Kalimpong and Shillong before he was picked by the Sports Authority of India for further training. The teenager however moved to Delhi for his first professional stint with Hindustan FC where he blossomed under the encouraging care of Bernard Oparanozie who then sent him to Clifford Chukwuma at Sporting Clube de Goa. Gurung instead found a new home at the Sesa Football Academy who play in the second division. It was an important learning curve in Gurung’s career and Churchill Brothers soon came calling for the utility player who can play along both wings or in an attacking midfield role. He has gained a reputation as a super sub who can come in and make decisive interventions or score critical goals and has been part of the successful run of the Varca-based club.
Career Highlights
- Stint with Hindustan FC was the launch pad for a successful career.
- Winner, I-League (2012-13), with Churchill Brothers, Durand Cup (2013) and IFA Shield (2014) with Mohammedan Sporting.
- Scored vital goals when it mattered for Churchill Brothers.
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