Ayush Ghalan
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 February 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Nepal | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bangladesh Police | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Pokhara Thunders | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Three Star Club | 12 | (1) |
| 2023 | Sankata Boys SC | ||
| 2023 | Machhindra F.C. | ||
| 2024 | Pokhara Thunders | 10 | (2) |
| 2024 | Church Boys United | ||
| 2024 | Gangtok Himalayan SC | ||
| 2024 | Pokhara Thunders | ||
| 2025– | Bangladesh Police FC | 8 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021–2024 | Nepal U20 | ||
| 2022– | Nepal | 32 | (2) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 June 2025 | |||
Ayush Ghalan (born 21 February 2004) is a Nepali professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bangladesh Police and the Nepal national team.[1][2][3]
Club career
Ghalan played several local tournaments from various teams. He made his official first team domestic debut in the Nepal Super League with Pokhara Thunders.
Pokhara Thunders
Ghalan was bought in the inaugural season of the Nepal Super League. He made his debut against Butwal Lumbini FC. Ghalan played a total of six matches.
Three Star Club
Ghalan was signed by Three Star Club for Nepalese first tier league Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.
Sankata Boys SC
Ghalan joined Sankata Boys SC for the 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League where he would go on to make 22 appearances and score 3 goals. Outside the A-Division, he would also win the 2023 Aaha! Gold Cup.
Macchindra F.C
He later joined Machhindra F.C. for their 2023–24 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs campaign which lasted only two matches. Ghalan would score his first and only goal in a 3-2 win against Paro FC in the 15th minute.
Pokhara Thunders
Ghalan would later re-sign for his first club, Pokhara Thunders, for the 2023–24 Nepal Super League. He got 3 man of the match awards, with 2 goals and an assist to his name.
Sankata FC
Ghalan would appear in the 2024 Aaha! Gold Cup for Sankata FC. However, they would lose in their first match 3–0 to Tribhuwan Army Club.
Bangladesh Police FC
In August 2025, Ghalan joined Bangladesh Police FC for the 2025–26 Bangladesh Premier League.[4]
Honours
Sankata Boys
- Aaha! Gold Cup: 2023
International career
He made his international debut against Australia for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, in June 2021. Ghalan scored his first international goal on 4 October 2021 against Sri Lanka in the 2021 SAFF Championship at the National Football Stadium.
International goals
- Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4 October 2021 | National Football Stadium, Malé, Maldives | Sri Lanka | 3–1 | 3–2 | 2021 SAFF Championship |
| 2. | 31 March 2023 | Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal | Laos | 1–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
References
- ^ "Nepal – A. We Ghalan – Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. 21 February 2004. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Ayush Ghalan". worldfootball.net. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Ayush Ghalan Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "বাংলাদেশের ফুটবলে এবার নেপাল, ভুটানের খেলোয়াড়". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 6 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
External links
- Ayush Ghalan at National-Football-Teams.com
- https://www.hamrokhelkud.net/player/ayush-ghalan/ Ayush Ghalan Stats