Overview
Babul Phukan is an Indian footballer. He is among the players associated with organised football in India, with his identity recorded in public knowledge bases that catalogue Indian sportspersons.
Key facts
| Name | Babul Phukan |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football |
| Wikidata identifier | Q25682086 |
Background
Football in India is governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), founded in 1937 and headquartered in New Delhi. The country supports a multi-tier league system, currently led by the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League, alongside numerous state-level competitions and traditional tournaments such as the Durand Cup, the Santosh Trophy and the IFA Shield. Players such as Babul Phukan form part of the broader pool of footballers who have been documented within this ecosystem.
The surname Phukan is commonly associated with Assam, a state in northeastern India where football has a long-standing tradition. Assam fields a team in the Santosh Trophy, the national championship contested between state associations, and has produced numerous players who have appeared in the I-League and ISL.
Significance
Inclusion in structured datasets of Indian footballers reflects a level of recognised participation in competitive football in India. Such records are typically used by researchers, statisticians and football historians to track the careers and contributions of players across India's domestic competitions.
Related topics
- All India Football Federation
- Football in India
- I-League
- Indian Super League
- Santosh Trophy
- Football in Assam
References
- Wikidata entry: Q25682086