Pema Zangpo

Pema Zangpo
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-03-24) 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

  1. ^ "Pema Zangpo's journey highlights a new era for Bhutanese football". The Deltagram. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Young football star Pema Zangpo shines in Myanmar National League". Kuensel. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  3. ^ Pema Zangpo at WorldFootball.net