Shiva Shrestha (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shiva Shrestha | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Pokhara, Nepal | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manang Marshyangdi | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010– | Manang Marshyangdi | (15) | |
| International career | |||
| 2011– | Nepal u-23 | ? | (0) |
| 2011– | Nepal | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shiva Shrestha (Nepali: शिव श्रेष्ठ) (born 18 March 1992 in Pokhara), is a Nepali footballer. He plays for Manang Marshyangdi Club in Nepal National League as a midfielder. He was called to Nepali internationals at the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[1]
Club career
Shiva Shrestha is a Nepalese midfielder who was born in Pokhara. After graduating from ANFA Academy, he soon joined the Nepalese powerhouse the Manang Marshyangdi Club[2] and plays with the number eight.
On 20 September 2014 Shrestha scored the equalizing goal in a AFC President's Cup match against Air Force SC. Manang Marshyangdi though went on to win the match 2-1.[3]
On 17 October 2014 Shrestha was named as stand in captain for MMC in a match against Indian Army XI at the Governor's Gold Cup. Shrestha scored the second goal in a 2-0 victory, taking a pass from Deepak Rai in the second half.[4] In the second stage at the semi-finals Shrestha scored one of two goals in extra time to hand MMC a 3-1 victory over Sikkim FA.[5][6][7] MMC lost in the final to ONGC F.C. on penalty kicks.[8]
In the opening match of the 2014–15 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League Shrestha scored the second goal in MMC's 3-0 victory over Far Western FC.[9]
In the group stage match of the 2014 Aaha! Rara Gold Cup Shrestha opened the scoring in the seventh minute in an eventual 7-0 win over Kanchanjunga FC of Sikkim, India.[10][11]
Despite being 5 feet 7 inches tall Shrestha has scored 15 domestic goals for MMC. He however has never scored for his country.[2]
International career
Shrestha has so far played 4 international matches with Nepal's Senor Team,[12] including three world cup qualifiers.[13] Shrestha played the two legs against Timor-Leste but after Nepals 9-0 loss to Jordan, he quit the senior national team.[2]
Shrestha still has played a crucial role in Nepal u-23 team especially in the AFC u-22 qualifiers.[2]
Personal life
Shrestha initially considered quitting football and pursuing a career as a Gurkha in the British Army after Nepal's humiliating 9-0 loss to Jordan in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. However the change of profession never materialized and Shrestha returned to football a few months later.[2]
References
- ^ Shiva Shrestha – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ a b c d e "Shiva Shrestha, goalnepal profile". Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Manang Marshyangdi Club vs. Sri Lanka Air Force SC Match Report". AFC.com. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Breaking News: MMC Beats Indian Army XI To Enter Semifinals In 35th Governor's Gold Cup". goalnepal.com. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Breaking News: MMC Beats Sikkim FA To Enter Finals In 35th Governor's Gold Cup". goalnepal.com. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "35 Governor's Gold Cup Trophy: MMC Vs Sikkim FA Match Highlights - Video". goalnepal.com. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "MMC Skipper Shiva Shrestha: We Want To Take Governor's Gold Cup Trophy To Nepal". goalnepal.com. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Breaking News: MMC Lose To ONGC Mumbai In The 35th Governor's Gold Cup Final". goalnepal.com. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ "MMC Beats Far Weastern FC In The Opener Of RedBull National League". GoalNepal.com. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Manang Marshyangdi vs Kanchanjunga FC - Live Socres". GoalNepal.com. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ^ "13th Aaha! Rara Gold Cup: MMC Hammers KFC, India To Set Up Mouth-watering QF Clash Against Nepal Army". GoalNepal.com. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ^ Shiva Shrestha at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Shiva Shrestha, footballdatabase.eu". Retrieved 8 June 2014.
External links
- Shiva Shrestha at National-Football-Teams.com
- Shiva Shrestha – FIFA competition record (archived)
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