Pema Zangpo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 March 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Gomtu, Bhutan | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Yarmanya United | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2024 | BFF Academy | ||
| 2025 | RTC | ||
| 2026– | Yarmanya United | 3 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024 | Bhutan U20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2025 | Bhutan U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023– | Bhutan | 7 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 November 2025 | |||
Pema Zangpo (born 24 March 2005) is a Bhutanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Yarmanya United.
Early life
Zangpo was born on 24 March 2005. Born in Gomtu, Bhutan, he has been nicknamed "Vampire".[1]
Club career
Zangpo started his career with Bhutanese side BFF Academy. Following his stint there, he signed for Bhutanese side RTC ahead of the 2025 season. One year later, he signed for Burmese side Yarmanya United.[2]
International career
Zangpo is a Bhutan international. During March, June, October, and November 2025, he played for the Bhutan national football team for 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification.[3]
Style of play
Zanggo plays as a midfielder. Bangladeshi news website The Deltagram wrote in 2026 that he "grew into a creative and industrious midfielder... attracting attention for his technical ability and vision".
References
- ^ "Pema Zangpo's journey highlights a new era for Bhutanese football". The Deltagram. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Young football star Pema Zangpo shines in Myanmar National League". Kuensel. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ Pema Zangpo at WorldFootball.net
External links
- Pema Zangpo at WorldFootball.net