| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robi Hansda | ||
| Date of birth | (1999-06-09) June 9, 1999 (age 25) | ||
| Place of birth |
Mosharu, Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal,  India | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Calcutta Customs Club | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Cossipore Saraswati Club | |||
| Rainbow Athletic Club | |||
| Calcutta Customs Club | |||
| International career | |||
| West Bengal (Santosh Trophy team) | |||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2025-01-03 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2025-01-03 | |||
Robi Hansda (Bengali: রবি হাঁসদা; born 9 June 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Calcutta Customs Club. He gained national prominence during the 2024–25 Santosh Trophy, where he emerged as the tournament's top scorer, leading West Bengal to victory.
Club Career
Hansda began his career with Cossipore Saraswati Club before moving to Rainbow Athletic Club. He later joined Calcutta Customs Club, signing a two-year contract.
In the 2024–25 Santosh Trophy, Hansda became a key player for the West Bengal team, scoring a record-breaking 12 goals in the tournament, breaking a longstanding record and earning the Player of the Championship award.
Personal life
Robi Hansda was born on 9 June 1999 in Mosharu, a village in Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. He grew up in an Santal family that faced significant financial challenges. His father, Sultan Hansda, was a daily wage laborer who later drove a Toto (Electric rickshaw) to support the family, while his mother, Tulsi Hansda, worked as a laborer.
From a young age, Hansda displayed a passion for football, with his parents encouraging him despite their modest circumstances. Tragedy struck in 2024 when his father passed away unexpectedly, creating a major personal and emotional setback. This loss left Hansda contemplating quitting football to focus on supporting his family. He dedicated his success to his father.
Honours
State
West Bengal
- Santosh Trophy: 2024–25
- National Games Gold medal: 2022
References
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- Das, Arpan (15 September 2024). "কলকাতা লিগে বিবর্ণ সাদা-কালো ব্রিগেড, সুপার সিক্সের ম্যাচে কাস্টমসের কাছে হার মহামেডানের". Sangbad Pratidin. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- "Robi Hansda's late goal secures 33rd Santosh Trophy for Bengal against Kerala". Telegraph India. 1 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- "Santosh Trophy Final: Hansda stuns Kerala with late winner, Bengal clinch 33rd title". Onmanorama. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- Subrahmanyam, V. V. (31 December 2024). "Santosh Trophy 2024-25: West Bengal beats Kerala 1-0 to clinch record-extending 33rd title".
- "বাবা-মা হতদরিদ্র জনমজুর, তাঁদের ঘাম-রক্তেই পুষ্ট রবি বাংলাকে করলেন ভারতসেরা..." (in Bengali). Zee News. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- Chattopadhyay, Pradip Kumar (3 January 2025). "'ছেলের সাফল্য দেখে যেতে পারল না বাবা', আক্ষেপ সন্তোষ জয়ী রবির মায়ের". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- "Robi Hansda brings smiles back for Bengal in Santosh Trophy after seven years". AIFF. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- Dey, Abhishek (1 January 2025). "Bengal wins Santosh Trophy after seven years". tripurachronicle.in. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
"That I could score the match-winner is a huge bonus for me. I dedicate this victory to my father," he added.
- "National Games: W Bengal hammer Kerala 5–0 to clinch gold in men's football". wap.business-standard.com. Ahmedabad: Business Standard India. IANS. 12 October 2022. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- Sarangi, Y. B. (11 October 2022). "National Games: West Bengal routs Kerala 5–0, wins men's football gold medal after 11 years". sportstar.thehindu.com. Ahmedabad: Sportstar. The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.