Bikram Lama (; born 23 February 1989) is a former
Nepal
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ese
football
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player. He was the captain of
Three Star Club, a four time
Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
Martyr's Memorial A-Division League ( Nepali: शहीद स्मारक ए- डिभिजन लिग; formerly known as the Kathmandu League Championship) also known as the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial A-Division League for sponso ...
champion. He took retirement from professional football on June 10, 2023. Lama currently serves as President at Nepal Football Player Association (NFPA).
Style of play
Bikram is known for his passing abilities and exquisite sliding tackles, which is why people often call him as 'Tackle Lama' in Nepal. His lanky figure gives him advantage in the air and has been able to make most of it too. Nepal's famous victory over India in
2013 SAFF Championship
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was inspired by his header, which was tapped in by
Anil Gurung after rebound off the crossbar. He has won numerous accolades with his club recent being the first ever National League title for
Three Star Club in 2015. Lama played every minute of the 15 league matches he started and missed just one due to yellow card suspension.
Playing career
In the aftermath of the
April 2015 earthquake and subsequent
May aftershock Lama spent time delivery relief supplies and raising awareness in
Sindhupalchowk
Bikram was an integral part of the team that won Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2016 and Gold Medal in the 12th South Asian Games. After his contributions for national sides, he had attracted Indonesian Club
Persepam Madura Utama and the club has contracted him.
References
1989 births
Living people
Nepalese men's footballers
Nepal men's international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Footballers at the 2014 Asian Games
Three Star Club players
Asian Games footballers for Nepal
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