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Jeakson Singh Thounaojam (born 21 June 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder forKerala Blasters in the Indian Super League. He scored India's first ever goal in a FIFA tournament, by scoring against Colombia in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Career
Born in Manipur, Thounaojam was part of the Minerva Punjab youth team. After the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Thounaojam was selected to play for the Indian Arrows, an All India Football Federation owned team that would consist of India under-20 players to give them playing time, on loan from Minerva Punjab. He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrow's first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and played 90 minutes as Indian Arrows won 3–0.
Kerala Blasters
He signed for the Kerala Blasters for the 2019-20 Indian Super League season, and started the opening game on 20 October 2019 due to injuries. He played 82 minutes in the central midfield position before being substituted for Sahal Abdul Samad, as Kerala Blasters beat ATK 2-1 at home. He was later awarded the Emerging Player of the Match award.
International
Thounaojam represented the India under-17 side which participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was hosted in India. In India's second match of the tournament, on 9 October 2017 against Colombia, he scored India's first ever goal in a FIFA tournament ever. His 82nd minute header from a corner was the equaliser for India but the team soon conceded again, a minute later, and went on to be defeated 2–1.
Career statistics
- As of 23 January 2018
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Indian Arrows | 2017–18 | I-League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | I-League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
Kerala Blasters
Thounaojam represents Kerala Blasters since 2019–20 Indian Super League season.
- As of 29 DEC 2019.
| Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 2019–20 | Indian Super League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Blasters total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
Personal Life
He is dating Anna.
External sources
- Jeakson Singh Thounaojam at Soccerway