Isaac Vanmalsawma
Personal information
Full name Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak
Date of birth (1996-09-15) 15 September 1996
Place of birth Lunglei, Mizoram, India
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 6+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Odisha
Number 48
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– Odisha 20 (1)
International career
2013 India U19 3 (0)
2016– India 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak (born 15 September 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Odisha in the 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 23 August 2022[3]
Club Season League Cup AFC Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shillong Lajong 2015–16 I-League 610061
2016–17 1822[lower-alpha 1]0202
Shillong Lajong total 2432000263
Pune City 2017–18 Indian Super League 1201[lower-alpha 2]0130
Chennaiyin 2018–19 1311[lower-alpha 2]06[lower-alpha 3]1202
Jamshedpur 2019–20 910091
2020–21 16000160
Jamshedpur total 2510000251
Odisha 2021–22 Indian Super League 20000200
2022–23 002[lower-alpha 4]121
Odisha total 2002100221
Career total 94561611067
  1. Appearance(s) in Federation Cup
  2. 1 2 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
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