Isaac Vanmalsawma

Isaac Vanmalsawma
Personal information
Full name Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak
Date of birth (1996-09-15) 15 September 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Lunglei, Mizoram, India
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Hyderabad FC
Number 28
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)
2024- Hyderabad FC 6 (0)
International career
2013 India U19 3 (0)
2016– India 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:24, 6 December 2024 (IST)

Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak (born 15 September 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder. He currently plays for Hyderabad FC in Indian Super League.

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.

2016–17 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 showed decent performance throughout 2016–17 season.

Pune City

On 23 July 2017, Isaac has been picked up by FC Pune City for 2017–18 ISL season.

Chennaiyin

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

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

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 – – 9 1
2020–21 16 0 – – 16 0
Total 25 1 0 0 0 0 25 1
Odisha 2021–22 Indian Super League 20 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 – – – –
Hyderabad FC 2024-25 Indian Super League 6 0 – – 6 0
Career total 120 6 7 1 6 1 133 8
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Federation Cup
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Super Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in AFC Cup
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Durand Cup

References

  1. ^ "Odisha FC to sign Isaac Vanmalsawma from Jamshedpur FC". Football Express. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  2. ^ "NATIONAL TEAM PREPARATORY CAMP KICKS-OFF IN MUMBAI". the-aiff.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  3. ^ Isaac Vanmalsawma at Soccerway