Naocha Singh Huidrom (born 24 August 1999) an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters, on loan from Mumbai City.

Naocha Singh
Personal information
Full name Naocha Singh Huidrom
Date of birth (1999-08-24) 24 August 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Imphal, Manipur, India
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
Kerala Blasters (on loan from Mumbai City)
Number 50
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 TRAU 0 (0)
2018–2019 NEROCA 7 (0)
2019–2021 Gokulam Kerala 29 (0)
2021– Mumbai City 0 (0)
2022East Bengal (loan) 5 (0)
2022–2023RoundGlass Punjab (loan) 15 (1)
2023–Kerala Blasters (loan) 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:30, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

Club career edit

TRAU edit

In 2017, he shifted his base from NEROCA to TRAU, who were playing in the second division league.[1]

Gokulam Kerala edit

On 6 August 2019, it was announced that Singh signed for Gokulam Kerala in the I-League.[2] He left the club in 2021 after playing for them in two seasons.

Mumbai City edit

In 2021, Naocha joined the Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC. He was sent on loan to SC East Bengal in 2022, where he played for them in five games.

Roundglass Punjab (loan) edit

In 2022, he was sent on loan to RoundGlass Punjab FC. He emerged as one of the top defenders in the I-League season.

Kerala Blasters (loan) edit

In July 2023, Naocha was sent on loan to the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC ahead of the 2023–24 season.[3] He made his debut for the club on 13 August 2023 in a 4–3 loss against Gokulam Kerala in the 2023 Durand Cup.[4] On 21 October, he made his debut for the club in the Indian Super League against NorthEast United FC at home which ended in 1–1 draw.[5]

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of 16 August 2023[6]
Club Season League Cup Continental Others Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
TRAU 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
NEROCA 2018–19 I-League 7 0 0 0 7 0
Gokulam Kerala 2019–20 14 0 0 0 4[a] 0 5[b] 0 23 0
2020–21 15 0 0 0 3[c] 0 18 0
Gokulam Kerala total 29 0 0 0 4 0 8 0 41 0
Mumbai City 2021–22 Indian Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Bengal (loan) 2021–22 Indian Super League 5 0 0 0 5 0
RoundGlass Punjab (loan) 2022–23 I-League 15 1 2[d] 0 17 1
Kerala Blasters (loan) 2023–24 Indian Super League 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 1 0
Career total 56 1 10 0 4 0 9 0 71 1
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in IFA Shield
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Super Cup

Honours edit

Club edit

Gokulam Kerala
Punjab FC

References edit

  1. ^ "Mumbai City FC interested in signing Gokulam Kerala full-back Naocha Singh". Football Express. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Mumbai City FC interested in signing Gokulam Kerala full-back Naocha Singh". Football Express. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  3. ^ Bhowmick, Mohul (13 July 2023). "Mumbai City send Naocha Singh on loan to Kerala Blasters". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Durand Cup 2023: Gokulam Kerala Hold on for 4-3 Derby Win Over Kerala Blasters". News18. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  5. ^ Sportstar, Team (21 October 2023). "Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United FC highlights, KBFC 1-1 NEUFC, ISL 2023-24: Nestor, Danish on the scoresheet as both teams share spoils". Sportstar. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  6. ^ Naocha Singh at Soccerway
  7. ^ "Durand Cup: Gokulam Kerala beats Mohun Bagan 2-1 to win title".
  8. ^ "Gokulam Kerala FC Stage Sensational Comeback To Win Maiden I-League Title vs TRAU". Outlook India. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  9. ^ "RoundGlass Punjab FC wins I-League title, gains ISL promotion".

External links edit