Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak (born 15 September 1996) is an Indian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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in the

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Club career

Shillong Lajong

In 2014, Isaac signed on the dotted lines for Shillong lajong. In

2015–16 I-League The 2015–16 I-League was the ninth season of the I-League, the Indian professional football league, since its establishment in 2007. The season commenced on 9 January 2016, after the Indian Super League finished, and concluded on 24 April 2016 ...

season he was registered with senior team and there he has played 5 matches in entire season.

2016–17 season

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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

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for two year deal. Issac scored his maiden goal in ISL with the Marina Machans against ATK.

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

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match against Kyrgyzstan.

Career statistics

Club

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vanmalsawma, Isaac 1996 births Living people People from Lunglei Indian footballers Shillong Lajong FC players Association football midfielders Footballers from Mizoram I-League players AIFF Elite Academy players Indian Super League players FC Pune City players Chennaiyin FC players Jamshedpur FC players Odisha FC players