Omid Singh (; born 9 January 1993) is an Indian-Iranian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Career Born in Behbahan, Khuzestan, Iran, Singh began his professional career playing for the Gahar Zagros in 2012–13 Persian Gulf Pro League. He then joined Naft Masjed the following season, and played in the Azadegan League.
In 2016, he joined Esteghlal Khuzestan and won his maiden Persian Gulf Pro League title. He joined Pars Jonoubi Jam the following season and played a pivotal role as Pars Jonoubi Jam won the Azadegan League title for the first time in their history.
On 5 April 2020, it was announced that then I-League side East Bengal FC roped in Singh on a two-year deal,Iran’s Indian-origin winger Omid Singh pens two-year deal with East Bengal, says club official scroll.in. Retrieved 15 July 2021 however he has never appeared with the club in any league match. On 14 July 2021, FIFA asked SC East Bengal to pay the salary of Singh after the club refused to pay it. He later played for Persian Iranian football club Havadar in the Persian Gulf Pro League.FIFA asked SC East Bengal to pay the salary of Omid Singh Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 July 2021Omid Singh demanded money even though he did not play in SC East Bengal bangla.hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 15 July 2021
Personal life Singh was born and raised in Khuzestan, Iran. However, his father a Punjabi Sikh and carries an Indian passport, which makes him eligible to represent the India national team. In 2019, Singh expressed his desire to give up his Iranian citizenship and play for India after the national team coach Igor Štimac called him. He also holds the Overseas Citizenship of India card.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGahar Zagros2012–13Persian Gulf Pro League50————50Naft Masjed2013–14Azadegan League60————60Esteghlal Ahvaz2014–15Azadegan League162————162Siah Jamegan2015–16Persian Gulf Pro League11110——121Esteghlal Khuzestan2015–16Persian Gulf Pro League7000——70Pars Jonoubi2016–17Azadegan League23310——2432017–18Persian Gulf Pro League18410——194Nassaji2018–19Persian Gulf Pro League23010——2402019–20Persian Gulf Pro League4000——40Naft Masjed2019–20Persian Gulf Pro League4100——41Career total1171140——12111
Honours
Esteghlal Khuzestan Persian Gulf Pro League: 2015–16
Pars Jonoubi Azadegan League: 2016–17
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