Anupam Sarkar (born 26 April 1985) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Mohammedan of the Calcutta Football League. Club career Anupam began his professional football career with East Bengal in 2004. He was also the captain of the West Bengal football team, that represents the state of West Bengal in the National Football Championship (Santosh Trophy). He won the 2010 edition with his team. He also played for East Bengal FC and Mohammedan Sporting. In 2012, Sarkar signed with Prayag United, managed by Dutchman Eelco Schattorie. In I-League, they achieved a massive 10–1 victory over newly promoted United Sikkim. He won his first and only cup for the side on 20 March 2013 when Prayag United defeated East Bengal in the IFA Shield final 1–0 through a goal by Ranti Martins. The following season in the I-League, they thrashed Air India FC by 5–1 margin, and eventually finished the 2012–13 campaign leading Prayag United to a fourth-place finish with 44 points. On 17 February 2015, Sarkar joined Georgian Erovnuli Liga 2 side FC Adeli Batumi on loan for four months. Sarkar made his FC Adeli debut in a 6–0 win over FC STU Tbilisi on 21 March 2015. This appearance allowed Sarkar to join a select group of Indian footballers who have played abroad. On 2 August 2016, it was announced that Sarkar would play for Mohammedan of the Calcutta Football League. Later on 1 October, he retired. International career Sarkar made his senior international debut for India at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round in Group-A on 16 August 2006 against Saudi Arabia in their 3–0 defeat. Honours Prayag United IFA Shield: 2013 See also List of Indian football players in foreign leagues References External links Anupam Sarkar at Eurosport 1985 births Living people Indian footballers Footballers from West Bengal East Bengal Club players Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) players Mohun Bagan AC players United SC players I-League players FC Pune City players Indian Super League players Indian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Georgia (country) India youth international footballers India international footballers Association football fullbacks Footballers at the 2006 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for India