Sports Reporter: Jamal Bhuiyan was the first professional footballer from Bangladesh to sign a contract with an Argentine club. He signed with Argentine third division club Sol da Mayo on Friday night. Jamal Bhuiyan live-streamed the historic moment of the deal on his Facebook page.
Before signing the agreement, Jamal Bhuiyan said, ‘I love Bangladesh wherever I live. You will follow me, my matches, my practice and try to give my best.
Jamal Bhuiyan last played for Bangladesh Premier League club Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra last season. Jamal Bhuiya made his Bangladesh domestic football debut in the 2014–15 season in the Sheikh Jamal jersey. Earlier in 2013, he wore the red-green jersey of the national team.
He played for Saif Sporting Club, Chittagong Abahani in the Bangladesh Premier League and Mohammedan in the Kolkata League.
Jamal Bhuiyan is the most played footballer in the history of the Bangladesh national team with 75 matches. He also scored a goal for the U-23 team at the 2018 Asian Games.
With that goal, Bangladesh reached the second stage of Asian Games football for the first time. Bangladesh beat Qatar with Jamal’s goal.