Ayush Ghalan (born 21 February 2004) is a Nepali professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bangladesh Police and the Nepal national team.
Ghalan played several local tournaments from various teams. He made his official first team domestic debut in the Nepal Super League with Pokhara Thunders.
Ghalan was bought in the inaugural season of the Nepal Super League. He made his debut against Butwal Lumbini FC. Ghalan played a total of six matches.
Ghalan was signed by Three Star Club for Nepalese first tier league Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.
Ghalan joined Sankata Boys SC for the 2023 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League where he would go on to make 22 appearances and score 3 goals. Outside the A-Division, he would also win the 2023 Aaha! Gold Cup.
He later joined Machhindra F.C. for their 2023âÂÂ24 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs campaign which lasted only two matches. Ghalan would score his first and only goal in a 3-2 win against Paro FC in the 15th minute.
Ghalan would later re-sign for his first club, Pokhara Thunders, for the 2023âÂÂ24 Nepal Super League. He got 3 man of the match awards, with 2 goals and an assist to his name.
Ghalan would appear in the 2024 Aaha! Gold Cup for Sankata FC. However, they would lose in their first match 3âÂÂ0 to Tribhuwan Army Club.
In August 2025, Ghalan joined Bangladesh Police FC for the 2025âÂÂ26 Bangladesh Premier League.
Sankata Boys
He made his international debut against Australia for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, in June 2021. Ghalan scored his first international goal on 4 October 2021 against Sri Lanka in the 2021 SAFF Championship at the National Football Stadium.