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Rohit Chand awarded most valuable player of Indonesia's Liga 1

Rohit Chand awarded most valuable player of Indonesia's Liga 1

By THT Online

Nepali footballer Rohit Chand Thakuri poses for a portrait with a MVP player award and trophy after winning Indonesia's Liga 1 in Jakarta. Courtesy: Rohit/facebook

KATHMANDU: Nepali footballer Rohit Chand Thakuri, who has been featuring for Persija Jakarta, has won the most valuable player title of this year's Indonesia's Liga 1 football league. Rohit played a significant role in the lead up to the team's championship title as he featured in 31 out of 34 matches and notched three goals. A 26-year-old Rohit, ANFA youth system product, started his career from Machhindra Club before plying his trade in a foreign land. He played for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Sporting Club in Bangalore of India for a couple of years before moving to Indonesia. A two-footed player, Rohit started his career as a central defender before being deployed as a deep-lying playmaker in the national team. Meanwhile, Rohit has been deployed in a more advanced position in the Persija Jakarta. Rohit is a vital member of the Nepali national team.