Bikesh Kuthu is a well-known football player from Nepal who plays as a goalkeeper. He was born on 24 June 1993 in Barhabise, Sindhupalchowk. Starting from small local games, he worked hard to reach the national team. He has played for many top clubs, captained teams in the Nepal Super League, and won several awards for his performances.
Bikesh Kuthu grew up in Barhabise, Sindhupalchowk, in a family that loved football. His uncle and aunt were also players, which inspired him to take up the sport. He began playing as a goalkeeper in local tournaments, such as the Sindhu Bhotekoshi Cup, where he quickly gained attention for his quick reflexes. In 2006, he was named Best Goalkeeper in one of these early events, marking the start of his journey toward professional football.
Club Career
Bikesh Kuthu has built his football career mostly by playing for various clubs across Nepal. He started his professional journey at Saraswoti Youth Club, where he made his first appearance. After that, he joined the Himalayan Sherpa Club, gaining valuable experience early in his career. He then moved to Madhyapur Youth Association, where he impressed many with his goalkeeping skills. However, after the club was relegated from the A Division, Bikesh left and continued playing for Jawalakhel Youth Club.
In 2015, Bikesh joined the Tribhuvan Army Football Club, becoming their main goalkeeper. He played in many important local and national tournaments, including the A Division League. In 2021, he became the marquee player and captain of Kathmandu Rayzrs FC in the Nepal Super League, leading the team to win the league title. The following season, he joined Sporting Ilam De Mechi FC as their marquee player. In 2024, he returned to play for the Nepal Army Club once again.
Summary of Clubs Played:
- Saraswoti Youth Club
- Himalayan Sherpa Club
- Madhyapur Youth Association
- Jawalakhel Youth Club
- Tribhuvan Army Football Club (main goalkeeper from 2015)
- Kathmandu Rayzrs FC (NSL 2021, captain and marquee player)
- Sporting Ilam De Mechi FC (NSL 2022, marquee player)
- Nepal Army Club (returned in 2024)
International Career
Bikesh Kuthu made his debut for the Nepal national football team on 26 August 2012 against Cameroon in New Delhi. Since then, he has represented the country in several important tournaments and friendly matches. He has faced teams like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, the Philippines, Tajikistan, Palestine, and Myanmar. Over his career, he has earned 9 international caps. As a goalkeeper, he has not scored goals but has played a key role in defending Nepal’s net.
Notable Matches:
- 26 August 2012 – Debut vs Cameroon (New Delhi)
- 17 December 2015 – vs Bangladesh
- 13 January 2016 – vs Sri Lanka (Nepal won)
- 15 January 2016 – vs Bangladesh
- 19 January 2016 – vs Maldives
- 14 November 2017 – Asia Cup Qualifier vs Philippines
- 2 October 2018 – Friendly vs Tajikistan
- 6 October 2018 – Friendly vs Palestine
- 7 November 2019 – Friendly vs Myanmar
Honors & Awards
Individual:
- Best Goalkeeper, Ncell Cup – 2012
- Best Goalkeeper, Bangabandhu Cup – 2016
Team Achievements:
- Nepal Super League Champion with Kathmandu Rayzrs FC – 2021
- Gold Medal at the South Asian Games (SAG) representing Nepal
Nominations:
Considered for the NSJF (Nepal Sports Journalists Forum) Player-of-the-Year Award in 2021, recognizing his remarkable performances with Army Club and the national team
