He had started out as a defender before his coach at Madhyapur football club changed his position to striker.

He won the "league man of the match" award in the game against the Himalayan Sherpa Club.

[5] Coach Graham Roberts dropped him from the national team for the qualifiers against Timor Leste on disciplinary grounds.

He was not present for practice despite calls, and had previously "violated the team norms" during the AFC Challenge Cup.

[6] Santosh was picked for the next round of qualifications against Jordan and provided an assist for the home leg equalizer.