Sanjiban Ghosh (born 6 July 1991) is an Indian professional

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who plays as a

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for Thrissur Magic.

Career

Born in

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, Ghosh began his career with

Southern Samity Southern Samity is an Indian professional multi-sports club from Kolkata. Founded in 1945, the club is also based in Siliguri, North Bengal. Apart from sports, they are also involved in numerous cultural activities. Its football section compete ...

before going on trial with

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. He was soon signed by the club. He made his professional debut for the club on 6 October 2012 in the opening game of the season against

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. He started and played the whole match as Mumbai lost 3–2.

Delhi Dynamos (loans)

On 4 October 2015, following injuries to

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and Ravi Kumar, Ghosh, along with

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, was signed by

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of the

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on emergency loan. Ghosh made his debut for Delhi Dynamos that same day in their opening match of the season against

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. He conceded twice as Delhi Dynamos lost 2–0. On 23 May 2016, Ghosh was retained by Delhi Dynamos for the 2016 ISL season.

Jamshedpur

On 23 July 2017, Ghosh was selected in the 10th round of the

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for the 2017–18 Indian Super League season. He made his debut for the club on 4 March 2018 in their final match of the season against

. He came on as a 9th-minute substitute for

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after the starting goalkeeper,

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, was sent off. He would go on to concede three goals as Goa won 3–0. Ghosh then earned the Hero of the Match award after he helped Jamshedpur secure a victory via penalties in their

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first round match against Minerva Punjab. He started the match and also saved two close range shots during second half of extra time to help maintain the 0–0 scoreline. During penalties, saved three shots as Jamshedpur won 5–4.

NorthEast United

In 2020, Ghosh was signed by

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on a two-years deal.

Real Kashmir

In September 2022, Ghosh signed for

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club Real Kashmir, on a one-year deal.

International

In October 2015, Ghosh was called up to the

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squad.

Career statistics

Club

References

External links

Indian Super League Profile
1991 births Footballers from West Bengal Living people Men's association football goalkeepers Indian men's footballers Southern Samity players Mumbai FC players Odisha FC players Jamshedpur FC players Chennaiyin FC players NorthEast United FC players Real Kashmir FC players Bhawanipore Club players Sudeva Delhi FC players I-League players Indian Super League players 21st-century Indian sportsmen {{India-footy-goalkeeper-stub