Isaac Vanmalsawma
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Lunglei, Mizoram, India | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Chennaiyin FC | ||
| Number | - | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2014 | AIFF Elite Academy | ||
| 2014–2015 | Shillong Lajong | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–17 | Shillong Lajong | 26 | (3) |
| 2017 | Pune City | 8 | (0) |
| 2018- | Chennaiyin FC | 2 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2013 | India U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2016 | India | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 August 2017 | |||
Isaac Vanmalsawma, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League [1].
Club career
Shillong Lajong
In 2014, Isaac signed on the dotted lines for Shillong lajong. In 2015-16 I League season he was registered with senior team and there he has played 5 matches in entire season.
2016-2017 season
In 2016-17 I-League season, Lajong coach Thangboi Singto used Isaac as offensive midfielder and sometimes as a right winger. He played all matches and scored on two occasions. Isaac was instrumental part of Shillong Lajong squad which shows decent performance throughout 2016-17 season.
FC Pune City
On 23 July 2017, Isaac has been picked up by FC Pune City for 2017-18 ISL season.
International career
Youth
In October 2013, Isaac went to Qatar to represent India U19 in AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers. Where he played all 3 matches under coach Colm Toal.
Senior
Isaac has been included in the national team setup since a very young age and is a very versatile player, playing either on the wing or as offensive midfielder. He made his India debut against Bhutan. Isaac was called for India senior team camp for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Kyrgyzstan. [2]
Career statistics
Club
Statistics accurate as of 26 May 2017
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shillong Lajong | 2015–16 | I-League | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | I-League | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | |
| Total | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | ||