“Professional Soccer Player in the Mongolian Premier League”
I am a professional soccer player for FC Ulaanbaatar in the Mongolian Premier League. I signed my first professional soccer player contract this year and will fly over to Mongolia to showcase my skills and help my team to win the league. I have played at the college level and semi-pro level in the U.S. before signing my first professional soccer contract. I would love to share my story to the world in what it takes to become a professional player and what my goals are in the future!
Battogtokh scoring with club team FC Mongol UnitedWith over 25,000 Americans claiming Mongolian ancestry, it was a matter of time before a Mongolian-American caused a blip on the soccer radar in both countries. That player, known as Bebe and Blake to his friends, is 23-year-old Bilegtuvshin Battogtokh who currently plays for Ohio Christian University of the NAIA. In many ways, Bebe's story is much like those of other immigrants. In 2003 at age five, his family moved from Ulaanbaatar where he was
Image property of Ohio Christian UniversityJust weeks after Mongolian Football Central introduced Bilegtuvshin Battogtokh to the world, he is now prepared for his biggest experience yet as he has signed a 1-year deal with the Ocean City Nor'easters of the USL League Two, the fourth division of football in the United States. The 23-year-old junior at Ohio Christian University took part in trials at the club on December 19th. Shortly thereafter, he
Battogtokh unveiled as a CF Villareal Virginia playerMongolian-American Bilegtuvshin Battogtokh is making history again, this time as likely the first Mongolian to sign for a club in the American United Premier Soccer League. The club will feature in 2024 U.S. Open Cup qualifying, likely more new territory for a Mongolian player. Battogtokh has signed a 1-year deal with CF Villareal Virginia of the UPSL, the fourth tier of the United States soccer pyramid. The team competes in the same division
In July 2021 the USL League Two's season concluded and with it ended Mongolian-American Bilegtuvshin Battogtokh's first taste of professional football...for now.As earlier reported by MFC, Battogtokh had joined Ocean City Nor'easters for the 2021 two-month summer season while his college team, the Ohio Christian Trailblazers, had its offseason break. While mainly part of the club's under-23 side, the versatile defender/forward practiced 2-3 times per week in preparation for the weekly match. H
