Career

Early career

Tirthankar is the product of Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy, Durgapur. Tirthankar was part of the Academy team that participated in the Manchester United Premier Cup and played in the final round held at Manchester. He also went to 3 overseas tours for Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy, to Singapore, Thailand and England.

After passing out from Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy, Tirthankar played for Salgaocar 2009-2010.

Pailan Arrows

After starting his career in the Mohun Bagan and Salgaocar youth teams Sarkar signed with I-League club Pailan Arrows. He then made his debut against Sporting Clube de Goa in the I-League on 13 January 2012, Pailan lost the match 2–3.

Sarkar then scored his second goal for Pailan Arrows on 28 January 2013 against United Sikkim F.C. to equalize in the 86th minute for his side as the game ended 1–1. Mohun Bagan

On 12 June 2014 it was confirmed that Tirthankar has signed for Mohun Bagan.

Tirthankar"s favourite players are Renedy Singh, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.

He supports Spain national football team and Argentina national football team He also supports Football Club Barcelona among the European clubs.