Tenzin Norbu


Tenzin Norbu is a Bhutanese professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Australian club Balga and the Bhutan national team.

Early life

Norbu was born in Jampel village of Thimphu District, Bhutan.

Club career

Thimphu City

Norbu represented Thimphu City FC in the 2021 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs against Club Eagles from Maldives.

Balga SC

In 2024, he moved to Australia and began representing Balga in the Football West State League.

International career

Norbu represented the Bhutan U19 team at both the 2019 SAFF U-18 Championship and 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers.
On 25 March 2023, Norbu made his debut for the Bhutan national team against Laos in the 2023 Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup. On 28 March, he scored his first international goal against hosts Nepal in a 1–1.
Following his move to Australia, Norbu was dropped from the national squad. In March 2025, he was recalled to the team for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round.

Career statistics

International goals

''Scores and results list Bhutan's goal tally first.''