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Bekey Oram

Bekey Oram
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-12-23) 23 December 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Chituapada, Jharsuguda, Odisha, India
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 NorthEast United
Number 23
Youth career
2016–2017 Odisha U17
2017–2020 Bengaluru B
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Bengaluru B 8 (0)
2023– NorthEast United 12 (0)
International career
2017–2018 India U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 November 2024

Bekey Oram (born 23 December 2003) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Indian Super League club NorthEast United.

Club career

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Born in Chituapada, Odisha, Oram's football career started at an early age when he represented the Odisha state football team in the sub-junior and junior categories. In 2017, he joined the Bengaluru FC Academy where he progressed through the age groups, eventually joining the reserve team. He was part of the squad that clinched the Reliance Foundation Development League for two consecutive years.[1]

NorthEast United

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In 2023, Oram joined the NorthEast United squad for the 2023–24 Indian Super League season.[2] He made his professional debut for the team on 4 October 2024 against Goa.[3] He was part of the reserve squad which won the 2024 Sikkim Gold Cup.[4]

International career

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Oram has represented India at the under-17 level.[5]

Personal life

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Oram's brother, Rakesh Oram, is also a professional footballer who plays for Sports Odisha and has represented India at the under-15 and under-19 levels.[6][7]

Career statistics

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As of 23 November 2024[8]
Club Season League Cup Others Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bengaluru B 2019–20 I-League 2nd Division 6 2 0 0 0 0 — 6 2
2020–21 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 — 2 0
2022–23 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
NorthEast United 2023–24 Indian Super League 9 0 1[b] 0 3[a] 0 — 13 0
2024–25 3 0 0 0 1[a] 0 — 4 0
Career total 20 2 1 0 6 0 0 0 27 2
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Super Cup

Honours

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NorthEast United

Karnataka

References

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  1. ^ "Bekey Oram". Orisports. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  2. ^ "NorthEast United FC secure young Indian talent Bekey Oram from Bengaluru FC". neutdfc.com. 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Mumbai City vs. Goa". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "Northeast United overcomes Mizo club, moves into quarterfinal". Sikkim Express. 15 November 2024.
  5. ^ "BEKEY ORAM READY FOR 'DANGAL' AT AFC U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS". AIFF. 12 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Sambalpur teen in Spain soccer tourney". The Times of India. 2012-06-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  7. ^ "Soosairaj, Banerjee and other professional brother duos in Indian football". 28 March 2020.
  8. ^ Bekey Oram at Soccerway
  9. ^ "Santosh Trophy 2022-23: Results and standings". olympics.com. 5 March 2023.
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