Jagajeet Shrestha ( ne, जगजीत श्रेष्ठ) is a Nepali footballer who last played for Preston Lions in State League 1 as a midfielder. He was called to Nepali internationals at the

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and most recently for the 2019 Asian Cup Qualifiers in late 2017.

Club career

Jagajeet Shrestha was born in Bhaktapur, a sub district of Kathmandu in 1993. He soon developed a reputation for his skills and fiery style of play despite his short height. He started his career at Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club scoring 25 goals. In 2011, VfB Stuttgart agreed to a 1-year deal to train Shrestha. In 2012, Shrestha moved on to Friends Club, and in 2013 transferred to the Three Star Club. In June 2014 Shrestha secured a 2-month trial with the Polish football club, Jagiellonia Białystok. He played for Three Star Club before signing an 18-month contract with Hume United FC. He scored two goals for Hume United FC in his debut match against Sporting. After showing potential many clubs keep eyes on him but

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signed him a year deal. He was instrumental in his team's displays early in the season. After moves to Nunawading City & Preston Lions, Jagajeet is currently a free agent.

International career

Shrestha represented Nepal at the U13, U14, U16, and U19 levels. He has also represented his country at the

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, 2012 Nehru Cup,

, and the

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. He scored his only goal so far in a 5-0 world qualifier match victory against Timor-Leste.

International goals

:''Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first.''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shrestha, Jagajeet 1993 births Living people Sportspeople from Kathmandu Men's association football midfielders Nepalese men's footballers Nepal men's international footballers Footballers at the 2014 Asian Games Three Star Club players Nepalese expatriate men's footballers Nepalese expatriate sportspeople in Australia Expatriate men's soccer players in Australia Asian Games competitors for Nepal