| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Baljit Singh Sahni | ||
| Date of birth | January 12, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Punjab, India | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking Midfielder, Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | East Bengal | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2010 | JCT | 48 | (14) |
| 2010-present | East Bengal | 44 | (11) |
| National team | |||
| 2011-present | India | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Baljit Singh Sahni (born 1987) is an Indian football player who plays as a Striker. He currently plays for the I-League club East Bengal.
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Sahni has been playing for JCT FC since past 5 years.He played key role in JCT FC's battle to avoid relegation and was eventually called up to Indian probables.In 2009-2010 season he scored first hatrick of the league against Shillong Lajong Fc.On November 11, 2009,Baljit met with an serious accident and was ruled out for around 2 months and hence couldn't continue his fine Goal scoring form in I-League.[1] On 28 January 2010 Baljit returned to full fitness and made a second half appearance and immediately scored his 7'th goal in as many as 8 matches.[2]
Baljit scored a goal in 2011 AFC Cup for East Bengal against Chonburi FC on March 2. In round 18 he scored 2 goals against his former team JCT FC. He scored one more goal against South China team. He scored one more goal in final round of group stages, bringing his tally to three goals in Cup matches.
Sahni received his first cap with India on July 17, 2011 against Qatar.
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