Varun Thockchom (born 9 January 1998) is an Indian professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for I-League club NEROCA FC.

Varun Thokchom
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-01-09) 9 January 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Manipur, India
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
ATK B
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 NEROCA FC 19 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Manipur, Thokchom was a part of ATK B which played in I-League 2nd Division. During 2019–20 I-League season, Thockchom joined Neroca FC.[1] On 6 December 2019, Varun made his professional debut for Neroca FC against Aizwal FC. He came on as a 53rd minute substitute for Ngangom Ronald as Neroca FC won the match for 1–0.[2] On 29 January 2020, Thokchom scored his first goal in I-League as well as for Neroca FC in the 4th minute against Punjab FC.[3]

Career statistics

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As of 5 April 2021[4]
Club Season League Federation Cup Durand Cup AFC Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
NEROCA FC 2019–20 I-League 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
2020–21 10 1 0 0 0 0 10 1
Career total 19 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 2

References

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  1. ^ "I-League 2019-20 Team Profile: NEROCA FC". Khelnow. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ "NEROCA FC vs. Aizawl FC - Football Match Summary". Espn. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Punjab FC ride Aser Dipanda hat-trick to down NEROCA FC". Goal. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  4. ^ Varun Thokchom at Soccerway