Gilbertson Sangma (born 12 April 1955) is a former Indian footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilbertson Sangma | ||
| Date of birth | (1955-04-12) 12 April 1955 (age 67) | ||
| Place of birth | Dibrugarh, Assam, India | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1985 | Assam Police | ? | (?) |
| 1973–1980 | Assam | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1975–? | India | 3 | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sangma received early lessons of football at the Police Reserve in Dergaon.
In 1973, he began his senior career in the Inter District Football Championships by representing Golaghat. He was selected immediately in the Assam state team for the Santosh Trophy.[1] He represented the state team seven times from 1973 to 1980 in Santosh Trophy.[citation needed]
After joining the Assam Police he became a regular player of the Assam Police team since 1972. He helped the team to lift several trophies including Bordoloi Trophy, Independence Day Cup, ATPA Shield etc.[2]
In 1975, Sangma was picked in the Indian team for three International friendly matches in Indonesia and Thailand.[3]
Sangma retired from Assam Police as a top official. After retirement, he is regularly associated with different local football activities in Guwahati.[1]