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{{Short description|Indian football player}}
{{Notability|1=Sports|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Robi Hansda
| image =
| caption =
| fullname = Robi Hansda
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|06|09|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Mongalkote]], [[India]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| currentclub = [[JHR Royal City FC|JHR Royal City]]
| clubnumber = 9
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Mohan Bagan Academy Fortapur
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = Nongthymmai Sport & Cultural Club
| youthyears3 =
| youthclubs3 = Cossipore Saraswati Club
| years1 = 2021–
| caps1 = 47
| goals1 = 19
| clubs1 = [[West Bengal football team|West Bengal State Team]]
| years2 = –2022
| caps2 = 20
| goals2 = 7
| clubs2 = [[Rainbow AC|ASOS]]
| years3 = 2022–2025
| caps3 = 17
| goals3 = 4
| clubs3 = [[Calcutta Customs Club]]
| years4 = 2025
| caps4 = 14
| goals4 = 2
| clubs4 = → [[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan SC]]
| years5 = 2025–
| caps5 = 7
| goals5 = 1
| clubs5 = [[JHR Royal City FC|JHR Royal City]]
| club-update = 21:53, 8 January 2025 (IST)
| nationalteam-update =
}}

'''Robi Hansda''' ({{langx|bn|রবি হাঁসদা}}; born 9 June 1999) is an Indian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[forward (association football)|forward]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/isl-2024-25-transfer-news-mohammed-sporting-signs-robi-hansda-santosh-trophy-bengal-captain/article69071629.ece|title=ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan Sporting signs Santosh Trophy star Robi Hansda on loan|first=Neeladri|last=Bhattacharjee|date=January 7, 2025|website=Sportstar}}</ref> He currently plays for [[JHR Royal City FC|JHR Royal City]]. He gained national prominence during the [[2024–25 Santosh Trophy]], where he emerged as the tournament's top scorer, leading [[West Bengal football team|West Bengal]] to victory.<ref>{{cite news
| date = 1 January 2025
| title = Robi Hansda’s late goal secures 33rd Santosh Trophy for Bengal against Kerala
| url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/football/robi-hansdas-late-goal-secures-33rd-santosh-trophy-for-bengal-against-kerala/cid/2074656
| work = [[Telegraph India]]
| location =
| access-date = 3 January 2025
| archive-date = 11 January 2025
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250111004828/https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/football/robi-hansdas-late-goal-secures-33rd-santosh-trophy-for-bengal-against-kerala/cid/2074656
| url-status = live
}}</ref>

== Club career ==
Hansda began his career with Cossipore Saraswati Club before moving to [[Rainbow AC|Rainbow Athletic Club]]. He later joined [[Calcutta Customs Club]], signing a two-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Robi Handsa - AIFF |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/players/profile/66114?type=club |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=www.the-aiff.com}}</ref>

In the [[2024–25 Santosh Trophy]], Hansda became a key player for the [[West Bengal football team|West Bengal team]], scoring a record-breaking 12 goals in the tournament, breaking a longstanding record and earning the Player of the Championship award.<ref>{{cite news
|last =
|first =
|date = 31 December 2024
|title = Santosh Trophy Final: Hansda stuns Kerala with late winner, Bengal clinch 33rd title
|url = https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2024/12/31/santosh-trophy-final-kerala-west-bengal.html
|publisher = [[Onmanorama]]
|location =
|access-date = 3 January 2025
|archive-date = 3 January 2025
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250103151056/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2024/12/31/santosh-trophy-final-kerala-west-bengal.html
|url-status = live
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| last = Subrahmanyam
| first = V. V.
| date = 31 December 2024
| title = Santosh Trophy 2024-25: West Bengal beats Kerala 1-0 to clinch record-extending 33rd title
| url = https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/santosh-trophy-final-west-bengal-beats-kerala-match-report-robi-hansda-news/article69047870.ece
| work =
| location =
| access-date =
| archive-date = 3 January 2025
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250103142838/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/santosh-trophy-final-west-bengal-beats-kerala-match-report-robi-hansda-news/article69047870.ece
| url-status = live
}}</ref>

In the winter transfer session of the [[All India Football Federation|AIFF]], Hansda was picked by [[Indian Super League]] club [[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan SC]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://technosports.co.in/robi-hansda-robi-hansda-joins-mohammedan-sc-a/#faq-question-1736188037035|title=ISL: Robi Hansda Joins Mohammedan SC After Santosh Trophy Glory|date=January 7, 2025}}</ref> on loan, while other teams like [[East Bengal FC|East Bengal]] also were on the lookout for him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ISL: Mohammedan SC Secures Robi Hansda After Santosh Trophy Triumph |url=https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/football/2268217-isl-mohammedan-sc-secures-robi-hansda-after-santosh-trophy-triumph |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.footboom1.com |language=en |archive-date=2025-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111004828/https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/football/2268217-isl-mohammedan-sc-secures-robi-hansda-after-santosh-trophy-triumph |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Robi Hansda was born on 9 June 1999 in Mosharu, a village in Mongalkote, [[Purba Bardhaman district|Purba Bardhaman]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. He grew up in a [[Santal people|Santal]] family that faced significant financial challenges. His father, Sultan Hansda, was a daily [[Wage labour|wage laborer]] who later drove a Toto ([[Electric rickshaw]]) to support the family, while his mother, Tulsi Hansda, worked as a laborer.<ref>{{cite news
|last =
|first =
|date =
|title = বাবা-মা হতদরিদ্র জনমজুর, তাঁদের ঘাম-রক্তেই পুষ্ট রবি বাংলাকে করলেন ভারতসেরা...
|url = https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/sports/footballer-robi-hansda-goal-secures-west-bengal-victory-over-kerala-in-santosh-trophy-final_558737.html
|publisher = [[Zee News]]
|location =
|access-date = 3 January 2025
|lang = bn
|archive-date = 3 January 2025
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250103142839/https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/sports/footballer-robi-hansda-goal-secures-west-bengal-victory-over-kerala-in-santosh-trophy-final_558737.html
|url-status = live
}}</ref>

From a young age, Hansda displayed a passion for football, with his parents encouraging him despite their modest circumstances. In 2024 his father died unexpectedly, creating a major personal and emotional setback.<ref>{{cite news
|last = Chattopadhyay
|first = Pradip Kumar
|date = 3 January 2025
|title = 'ছেলের সাফল্য দেখে যেতে পারল না বাবা', আক্ষেপ সন্তোষ জয়ী রবির মায়ের
|url = https://bengali.indianexpress.com/west-bengal/reaction-of-rabi-hansdas-mother-who-won-santosh-trophy-8587188
|publisher = [[The Indian Express]]
|location =
|access-date = 3 January 2025
|archive-date = 3 January 2025
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250103142838/https://bengali.indianexpress.com/west-bengal/reaction-of-rabi-hansdas-mother-who-won-santosh-trophy-8587188
|url-status = live
}}</ref> This loss left Hansda contemplating quitting football to focus on supporting his family. He dedicated his success to his father.<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.the-aiff.com/article/robi-hansda-brings-smiles-back-for-bengal-in-santosh-trophy-after-seven-years
| title = Robi Hansda brings smiles back for Bengal in Santosh Trophy after seven years
| last =
| first =
| date = 31 December 2024
| website =
| publisher = [[All India Football Federation|AIFF]]
| access-date = 3 January 2025
| quote =
| archive-date = 3 January 2025
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250103142840/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/robi-hansda-brings-smiles-back-for-bengal-in-santosh-trophy-after-seven-years
| url-status = live
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| last = Dey
| first = Abhishek
| date = 1 January 2025
| title = Bengal wins Santosh Trophy after seven years
| url = https://tripurachronicle.in/sports-news/bengal-wins-santosh-trophy-after-seven-years/
| website = tripurachronicle.in
| location =
| access-date = 3 January 2025
| quote = “That I could score the match-winner is a huge bonus for me. I dedicate this victory to my father,” he added.
}}</ref>
==Honours==
===State===
'''West Bengal'''
*[[Santosh Trophy]]: [[2024–25 Santosh Trophy|2024–25]]
* [[Football at the National Games of India|National Games]] Gold medal: [[2022 National Games of India|2022]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wap.business-standard.com/article/sports/national-games-w-bengal-hammer-kerala-5-0-to-clinch-gold-in-men-s-football-122101101341_1.html|title=National Games: W Bengal hammer Kerala 5–0 to clinch gold in men's football|location=Ahmedabad|agency=IANS|website=wap.business-standard.com|publisher=Business Standard India|date=12 October 2022|access-date=12 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012050045/https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/national-games-w-bengal-hammer-kerala-5-0-to-clinch-gold-in-men-s-football-122101101341_1.html|archive-date=12 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/national-games/national-games-narohari-shrestha-hat-trick-west-bengal-beats-kerala-5-0-wins-men-football-gold-medal/article65998238.ece|title=National Games: West Bengal routs Kerala 5–0, wins men's football gold medal after 11 years|first=Y. B.|last=Sarangi|location=Ahmedabad|agency=[[The Hindu]]|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|date=11 October 2022|access-date=12 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012050037/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/national-games/national-games-narohari-shrestha-hat-trick-west-bengal-beats-kerala-5-0-wins-men-football-gold-medal/article65998238.ece|archive-date=12 October 2022}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}
== External links ==
*[https://www.the-aiff.com/players/profile/66114?type=club Robi Hansda at AIFF]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hansda, Robi}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1999 births]]
[[Category:Footballers from West Bengal]]
[[Category:Indian men's footballers]]
[[Category:Men's association football forwards]]
[[Category:Men's association football midfielders]]
[[Category:Calcutta Football League players]]
[[Category:Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) players]]
[[Category:Indian Super League players]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian sportsmen]]
[[Category:Bengal Super League players]]

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