Laldanmawia Ralte (born 19 December 1992), popularly known as Danmawia, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger.

Laldanmawia Ralte
Ralte with East Bengal in 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-12-19) 19 December 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Sialhawk, Mizoram, India
Height 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
2012–2014 Dinthar Football Club
2014–2015 Chanmari Football Club
2015 Chanmari West
2016 Madras Sporting Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Aizawl 15 (3)
2017–2019 East Bengal 33 (11)
2019–2021 Hyderabad 7 (0)
2021–2023 NorthEast United 19 (4)
International career
2018– India 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 November 2018

Club career

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Born in Mizoram, Laldanmawia Ralte "The Sialhawk Express" began his career in the Mizoram Premier League Season 1 with Dinthar where he won the Best Player of the Season award and was tied for the top goalscorer in the league's first season.[1][2] While playing club football, Laldanmawia also represented the Mizoram football team in various competitions.[3] He is an important player of the Mizoram, Santosh Trophy champion team.

In early 2016, Laldanmawia left Mizoram to play in Tamil Nadu for MSU in the Chennai Super Division.[4] After the season, he returned to Mizoram to sign with Chenmari West in the Mizoram Premier League.[5]

Aizawl

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In December 2016 it was revealed that Laldanmawia had signed with I-League side Aizawl for the 2016–17 season.[6] He made his professional debut for the side in the league on 13 January 2017 against Minerva Punjab. He came on as a 62nd minute substitute for Albert Zohmingmawia as Aizawl came out as 1–0 winners.[7]

NorthEast United

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On 3 September 2021, NorthEast United announced that they had completed the signing of Danmawia on a two-year deal.[8] He made his debut for the club on 20 November against Bengaluru FC in a 4–2 loss.[9][10] He scored his first goal on 13 December in a 1–5 lost against Hyderabad FC.[11] Danmawia scored his second goal of the season on 22 January 2022 against Chennaiyin. By the end of the season Danmawia made thirteen appearance for Highlanders and scored four goals.

International career

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In June 2018, he was called up to the national team for the Intercontinental Cup, where he made his debut in the final against Kenya in a 2–0 win for his team.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 22 April 2023[12]
Club Season League Cup AFC Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aizawl 2016–17 I-League 15 3 4[a] 3 19 6
East Bengal 2017–18 14 3 4[a] 1 18 4
2018–19 19 8 0 0 19 8
East Bengal total 33 11 4 1 0 0 37 12
Hyderabad 2019–20 Indian Super League 5 0 0 0 5 0
2020–21 2 0 0 0 2 0
Hyderabad total 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
NorthEast United 2021–22 Indian Super League 13 4 13 4
2022–23 6 0 3[a] 1 9 1
NorthEast United total 19 4 3 1 0 0 22 5
Career total 74 18 11 5 0 0 85 23
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Super Cup

Honours

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Club

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Aizawl FC
Dinthar FC

Village

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Durtlang
Chanmari
Ramhlun South

Individual

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Best Player
Mizoram Premier League: 2012–13

References

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  1. ^ "MPL Best Player tan Mahindra scooty Best Player ni thei tur position tina player ṭha chhawp chhuak". Vanglaini. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  2. ^ Chaudhuri, Arunava (1 February 2013). "Mizoram Premier League: Mizoram Police, Dinthar FC and Aizawl FC win". www.sportskeeda.com. SportsKeeda. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  3. ^ Chatterjee, Arup (9 March 2012). "Mizoram won Dr Telerama Ao Memorial Football Championship". Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Indian Bank goes top after beating MSU". The Hindu. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  5. ^ "Laldanmawia scores first hat-trick of the MPL 5 as Chanmari West rout Dinthar". The Home of Indian Football. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  6. ^ "AIZAWL FC ANNOUNCES A STRING OF SIGNINGS". The Indian League. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Aizawl 1–0 Minerva Punjab". Soccerway.
  8. ^ "NorthEast United set to sign ex-Hyderabad FC winger Laldanmawia Ralte". Khel Now. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  9. ^ ISL 2021–22 Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United HIGHLIGHTS: BFC beats NEUFC 4–2 sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  10. ^ "ISL 2021–22: Bengaluru FC Record Classic 4–2 Win Against NorthEast United". Outlook India. 20 November 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  11. ^ "HFC 5–0 NEUFC". Indian Super League. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  12. ^ Laldanmawia Ralte at Soccerway