Isaac Vanmalsawma

Isaac Vanmalsawma

Personal information
Full name	Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak
Date of birth	(1996-09-15) 15 September 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth	Lunglei, Mizoram, India
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Central midfielder
Team information
Current team	Punjab
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)
International career
2013	India U19	3	(0)
2016–	India	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 4 March 2023 (UTC)

Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak (born 15 September 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Indian Super League club Punjab.

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 [lower-alpha 1]	0	–		20	2
	Total		24	3	2	0	0	0	26	3
Pune City	2017–18	Indian Super League	12	0	1 [lower-alpha 2]	0	–		13	0
Chennaiyin	2018–19		13	1	1 [lower-alpha 2]	0	6 [lower-alpha 3]	1	20	2
Jamshedpur	2019–20	Indian Super League	9	1	0	0	–		9	1
	2020–21		16	0	0	0	–		16	0
	Total		25	1	0	0	0	0	25	1
Odisha	2021–22	Indian Super League	20	0	0	0	–		20	0
	2022–23		20	1	4 [lower-alpha 4] [lower-alpha 2]	1	–		24	1
	Total		40	1	4	1	0	0	44	2
Punjab	2023–24	Indian Super League	0	0	0	0	–		0	0
Career total			114	6	7	1	6	1	127	8

1. Appearance(s) in Federation Cup
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