Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak (born 15 September 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Indian Super League club Punjab.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Lunglei, Mizoram, India | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Punjab | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2014 | AIFF Elite Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Shillong Lajong | 24 | (3) |
| 2017–2018 | Pune City | 12 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Chennaiyin | 13 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Jamshedpur | 25 | (1) |
| 2021–2024 | Odisha | 40 | (1) |
| 2024– | Punjab | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | India U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2016– | India | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 4 March 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Shillong Lajong edit
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.
2016–17 season edit
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 showed decent performance throughout 2016–17 season.
Pune City edit
On 23 July 2017, Isaac has been picked up by FC Pune City for 2017–18 ISL season.
Chennaiyin edit
In June 2018, Isaac has signed with Chennaiyin for two year deal. Issac scored his maiden goal in ISL with the Marina Machans against ATK.[1]
International career edit
Youth edit
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 edit
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 edit
Club edit
- As of 13 April 2023[3]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shillong Lajong | 2015–16 | I-League | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 6 | 1 | |
| 2016–17 | 18 | 2 | 2[a] | 0 | – | 20 | 2 | |||
| Total | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | ||
| Pune City | 2017–18 | Indian Super League | 12 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | |
| Chennaiyin | 2018–19 | 13 | 1 | 1[b] | 0 | 6[c] | 1 | 20 | 2 | |
| Jamshedpur | 2019–20 | Indian Super League | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 9 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 0 | |||
| Total | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| Odisha | 2021–22 | Indian Super League | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 20 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | 20 | 1 | 4[d][b] | 1 | – | 24 | 1 | |||
| Total | 40 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 2 | ||
| Punjab | 2023–24 | Indian Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 114 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 127 | 8 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Federation Cup
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Super Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
References edit
- ^ "Odisha FC to sign Isaac Vanmalsawma from Jamshedpur FC". Football Express. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "NATIONAL TEAM PREPARATORY CAMP KICKS-OFF IN MUMBAI". the-aiff.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Isaac Vanmalsawma at Soccerway