Lallianzuala Chhangte

Lallianzuala Chhangte
Chhangte in 2022 AFC Champions League
Personal information
Full name Lallianzuala Chhangte
Date of birth (1997-06-08) 8 June 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Lunglei, Mizoram, India
Height 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Mumbai City
Number 7
Youth career
2014–2016 DSK Shivajians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 DSK Shivajians 17 (1)
2016NorthEast United (loan) 1 (0)
2017–2019 Delhi Dynamos 36 (8)
2019–2022 Chennaiyin 53 (12)
2022Mumbai City (loan) 7 (0)
2022– Mumbai City 53 (21)
International career
2015 India U19 4 (2)
2015–2019 India U23 9 (5)
2015– India 41 (8)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  India
SAFF Championship
Winner 2015 India
Winner 2023 India
South Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 India
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 29 April 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:00, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Lallianzuala Chhangte (born 8 June 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for the Indian Super League club Mumbai City, which he captains and the India national team.

Chhangte began his professional senior career with DSK Shivajians. In 2016, he was loaned out to NorthEast United. In 2017, he joined Delhi Dynamos, where he rose to prominence. He signed for Chennaiyin in 2019. He joined Mumbai City on loan in January 2022 and later signed a permanent contract in June. Chhangte won his first Indian Super League title and Player of the League in the 2022–23 season. He was an integral part of Mumbai City's 2023–24 ISL Cup win with 16 goal contributions.

Chhangte made his international debut in 2015. He won the 2022–23 AIFF Men's Player of the Year award.[2]

Club career

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Youth career

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Lallianzuala was picked up by DSK Shivajians's Liverpool International Football Academy in 2014 to play for their under-18 team's debut season in the 2014-15 I-League U19 season.[3] He finished the season as the top scorer in the league with 16 goals and helped his team qualify for the final round, where they finished in the 7th position.[4][5] Impressed with his form, India U19's coach Lee Johnson called him up to represent the AIFF in the 2015 Asia U18 Champions Trophy,[6] where the team reached the semi-finals before losing to Japan's Kashima Antlers over two legs.[7][8][9] He was retained by DSK to play in the re-formatted 2015–16 I-League U18, where he helped his team qualify for the final round again with 9 goals in his name from the Maharashtra zone.[10] DSK finished 3rd in the final round of the playoffs, where he scored 2 more goals, thus taking his tally to 11 for the season.[11]

In March 2016, Lallianzuala along with his club teammate, Jerry Mawihmingthanga trained at Liverpool F.C.'s youth academy at Kirkby after impressing the youth coaches at DSK's LFC academy in India.[12][3][13]

NorthEast United

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Even though Chhangte signed his first professional contract with DSK Shivajians, he was loaned to NorthEast United FC to make his professional debut in the 2016 Indian Super League season.[14][15] He made just one appearance for the club, that was against Mumbai City FC as a substitute for Robin Gurung on 5 November 2016 in the 74th minute of the match, which ended in a 0–1 defeat for NorthEast United.[16] After NorthEast United failed to qualify for the finals, Chhangte returned to DSK Shivajians.[17]

DSK Shivajians

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Chhangte returned to DSK Shivajians after his loan term at NorthEast United for the 2016–17 I-League season.[18] He played his debut match for the club against Mumbai FC on 8 January 2017, which DSK ended up losing 1–0.[19] He scored his first professional goal and debut goal for DSK Shivajians on 11 March against Mumbai FC in the second match against them that season, which they won in a huge score of 5–0, where Chhangte scored his goal in the 67th minute of the game after coming in as a substitute for Sumeet Passi.[20] Chhangte then played his last match for DSK on 20 April against Minerva Punjab, which ended in a high scoring 4–4 draw.[21]

Delhi Dynamos

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For 2017–18 Indian Super League season he was picked by Delhi Dynamos (current Odisha FC) from the draft for 27 lakh rupees.[22] He scored on his debut match for the club on 22 November 2017 on the club's first match of the season against FC Pune City, which they ended up winning 2–3 after final whistle.[23] Chhangte scored his second goal of the season on 14 January 2018 in a 2–0 victory over Bengaluru FC. He scored his third goal of the season against Mumbai City FC on 27 February, which they emerged as winners with a huge of score 5–1, where Chhangte scored the last goal of the match.[24] Chhangte thus ended his 2017–18 season with three goals.[25] Chhangte stayed at the club for the 2018–19 Indian Super League season.[26] He played his first match of the season against Pune City in the club's opening match of the season on 3 October 2018, which ended in a 1–1 draw.[27] He scored his first goal of the season against Jamshedpur FC on 4 November, which ended in a 2–2 draw.[28] Chhangte scored his second goal of the season on 8 November in a 3–2 defeat against FC Goa.[29] He scored again on 3 December against Mumbai City FC, where he opened the scoresheet in the 3rd minute of the game, which eventually turned out to be a defeat for Delhi, as they conceded four goals later, resulting in a 2–4 defeat.[30] Chhangte scored his fourth goal of the season on 12 December in 2–1 defeat over Jamshedpur FC.[31] Chhangte scored his last goal of the season and last goal for Delhi against Pune City on 24 February 2019, which ended in a 1–3 victory for Delhi.[32] Chhangte ended his last campaign with Delhi Dynamos with five goals in his name from that season.[33]

Trials with Viking FK

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While being at Delhi Dynamos, Chhangte went on for trials with Norwegian club, Viking FK for 10 days.[34] After leaving Delhi Dynamos, he was called up for a second trial with the Norwegian club, after failing in his first stint.[35] He later returned from Norway to India after failing to materialize his second stint into a permanent deal.[36]

Chennaiyin

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After Chhangte failed in his second extended trial with Viking FK, on 30 August 2019, it was announced that Chhangte had joined Chennaiyin FC from Delhi Dynamos on a two-year contract.[37][38] Chhangte played his debut match for the club on 23 October 2019 in a 3–0 defeat against FC Goa.[39] He scored his debut goal for the club in the Southern Derby against Kerala Blasters FC on 20 December, which they won 3–1 after the final whistle.[40] He scored his second of the season on 23 January 2020 in a 4–1 victory over Jamshedpur FC.[41] He scored a brace in the second match of the season against the South Indian rivals, Kerala Blasters FC on 1 February, which they won with a score of 3–6 in one of the high scoring matches in the history of the Indian Super League.[42][43] Chhangte scored his next on 25 February against NorthEast United, where he scored the equaliser in the injury time, thereby taking the match to a 2–2 draw.[44] Chennaiyin had a staggering campaign, as they went on to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2019–20 Indian Super League season.[45] Chennaiyin FC met FC Goa in the semi-finals.[46] Chhangte played in the first leg of the semi-final match against FC Goa on 29 February, where he scored a goal, resulting in the 4–1 victory of Chennaiyin in the first leg.[47] Chhangte scored again in the second leg on 7 March, which they lost 4–2, but qualified through to the final due to the aggregate score of 6–5.[48] He started in the final against ATK on 14 March, which they ended up losing 3–1.[49] Chhangte had a standout season, as he scored seven goal throughout the campaign, thus becoming the second top Indian goalscorer of the season, behind Sunil Chhetri.[50] Chhangte played his first match of the 2020–21 Indian Super League season on 24 November 2021 in a 1–2 victory over Jamshedpur FC.[51] He scored his first goal of the season on 26 December 2020 against East Bengal, where he opened the scoresheet of match, which ended in a 2–2 draw.[52] Chhangte found the net again in the match against FC Goa on 13 February 2021, which ended in a 2–2 draw after a late goal by FC Goa.[53] He scored a brace against NorthEast United on 18 February in the next matchday, which ended in a dramatic 3–3 draw.[54] Chhangte thus ended his 2020–21 campaign with four goals in his name.[55]

Mumbai City FC

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2021–22

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Chhangte joined fellow ISL club Mumbai City FC on an initial six-month loan in the January 2022 transfer window, with a pre-contract agreed, which would be triggered at the end of the season.[56] He later revealed that then-Mumbai head coach Des Buckingham had "promised that he will build me (Chhangte) into a different player and make him better, both as a footballer and a human."[57]

In his initial loan spell, he played 7 league games but failed to score or assist. He featured in all 6 of Mumbai's AFC Champions League matches, as the club became the first and only Indian team to get a win in the AFC Champions League.[58]

2022–23

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At the start of the 2022–23 transfer window, Chhangte's permanent transfer to the Mumbai City FC was officially confirmed.[59] In his second season, and first full season, with The Islanders, Chhangte started the season brightly and scored his first ISL goal for Mumbai against Jamshedpur FC on 22 October 2022.[60] This proved to be the catalyst for his season, as he went on to score 10 goals and provide 6 assists.[61] Thanks to his, and the entire squad's contributions, Mumbai lifted the ISL league shield[62] after a record-breaking 18-match unbeaten run,[63] and a new ISL record of 11 consecutive wins.[64]

He was the top scoring Indian in the 2022–23 season with his 10 goals, ahead of the second-highest scorer, club team-mate Bipin Singh, who was on 7 goals.[65] This exceptional performance won him the Hero of the League award,[66] becoming only the second-ever Indian recipient of the award, after Sunil Chhetri won it in the 2017–18 season.

2023–24

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Chhangte began the 2023–24 season with a 0–2 loss versus Nassaji Mazandaran in the 2023–24 AFC Champions League. He scored his first goal from the penalty spot on 8 December 2023, the third goal in a 0–4 victory away versus Bengaluru.[67] As he did in the 2022 AFC Champions League, Chhangte once again featured in every game Mumbai played in the 2023–24 AFC Champions League, but the campaign wasn't as fruitful for The Islanders, as they were knocked out in the group stage of the competition with zero points, and only one goal was scored throughout the six matches they played.[68]

He scored his first ISL goal of the season in a 0-4 away win over Bengaluru FC, scoring Mumbai's fourth goal of the match through a penalty in the 61st minute.[69] While Chhangte struggled to score goals early in the season, he hit goalscoring form in the latter part of the season, scoring six goals, alongside providing two assists, in Mumbai's last seven league games of the season.

He was crucial in Mumbai's push to retain their League Shield, but despite continuing his form to score away against Mohun Bagan SG in their final match, Mumbai still lost 2-1, allowing Mohun Bagan to lift the League Shield.[70]

In the playoffs, Mumbai were 2-0 down away to FC Goa in the playoff semi-final first leg. However, Chhangte scored two goals from two Jayesh Rane assists to turn the game around. His first goal came in the 90th minute, rounding Goa goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh to slot home. Vikram Partap Singh scored the equalizer a minute later. In the sixth minute of injury time, Jayesh Rane stabbed the ball into Chhangte's path, who scored his second goal of the match, completing the comeback for Mumbai City FC.[71] Chhangte scored in the second leg at home as well, scoring the second goal in a simple 2-0 win to take Mumbai to the ISL Final.[72] In the final, they faced Mohun Bagan SG again, but this time Mumbai won the match 3-1, securing the club's second ISL Cup in their history.[73]

2024-25

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Ahead of the 2024-25 season, following the departure of previous club captain Rahul Bheke, Chhangte was made the new captain of the club.[74] He made his first appearance of the season in the 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan SG on 13 September 2024.[75] He got his first win as Mumbai captain away against FC Goa on 19 October 2024, with the match ending 1-2 to Mumbai.[76] He scored his first goal of the season at home against Kerala Blasters on 3 November 2024, scoring a late penalty into the bottom corner to secure a 4-2 win for The Islanders.[77]

International career

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Lallianzuala represented India U19s for the 2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification, appearing three times in a disappointing campaign.[78] He was called up for Indian squad for to take part in the 2015 SAFF Championship.[79] He made his debut for India on 25 December 2015 against Sri Lanka in the tournament, where he started as a substitute for Robin Singh in 77th minute of the match, which India won 2–0.[80][81] He became 502nd player to represent the India national team.[82] On 27 December, Chhangte scored his debut goal for India, as he scored a brace in their 4–1 victory over Nepal in the same competition.[83] By those goals, he became the then third youngest goalscorer for India's senior national team at the age of 18 years 140 days after Jerry Zirsanga at 16 years 311 days and Baichung Bhutia at the age of 18 years 90 days.[84]

He represented India in the 2018 SAFF Championship,[85] where he netted one goal after a 1−0 lead against Sri Lanka on 5 September 2018, helping India to win their first group match by 2−0.[86] Chhangte was called up for the Indian squad to take part in the 2019 Intercontinental Cup.[87] He scored a goal in India's second match against North Korea on 13 July 2019 while India was trailing by 0–3, which India lost 2−5 after the final whistle.[88] After his impressive form in the ISL, he was included in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[89]

Personal life

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Chhangte was born in Lunglei, Mizoram.[90] His father was a teacher.[91] He began to play football since grade one.[91] His brother CVL Remtluanga is a footballer, who currently plays for the reserve side of Odisha FC.[92] Chhangte has stated that his favourite footballers are former England international, Frank Lampard and current Portugal international, Cristiano Ronaldo.[93]

Chhangte is sponsored by global sportswear brand Nike.[94][95]

Style of play

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Chhangte is a fast player, who has an incredible top speed of 35.80 km/h.[96] He is called 'Mizo Flash' due to his pace.[90][97] He is a versatile player with perfect positioning and dribbling ability who exactly knows how to finish a goal.[98] His skills and vision on the pitch make him one of the most important players for India.[99]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 29 April 2024[100]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup[a] Asia Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
DSK Shivajians 2016–17 I-League 17 1 3 0 20 1
NorthEast United (loan) 2016 Indian Super League 1 0 0 0 1 0
Delhi Dynamos 2017–18 Indian Super League 18 3 1 0 19 3
2018–19 18 5 1 0 19 5
Total 36 8 2 0 0 0 38 8
Chennaiyin 2019–20 Indian Super League 21 7 0 0 21 7
2020–21 20 4 0 0 20 4
2021–22 12 1 0 0 12 1
Total 53 12 0 0 0 0 53 12
Mumbai City (loan) 2021–22 Indian Super League 7 0 0 0 6[b] 0 13 0
Mumbai City 2022–23 22 10 3 1 0 0 8[c] 7 33 18
2023–24 24 10 0 0 6[b] 0 3[d] 1 33 11
Total 53 20 3 1 12 0 11 8 79 29
Career total 160 41 8 1 12 0 11 8 191 50
  1. ^ Includes Federation Cup, Super Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearances in AFC Champions League
  3. ^ Seven appearances and seven goals in Durand Cup, one appearance in play-offs for AFC Champions League
  4. ^ Appearances in Durand Cup

International

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As of 30 October 2024[101]
National team Year Apps Goals
India 2015 3 2
2018 3 1
2019 7 1
2021 2 0
2022 2 0
2023 15 3
2024 9 1
Total 41 8

International goals

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India score listed first, score column indicates score after each Chhangte goal.[101]
List of international goals scored by Lallianzuala Chhangte
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 27 December 2015 Trivandrum International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India 2    Nepal 3–1 4–1 2015 SAFF Championship [102]
2 4–1
3 5 September 2018 Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh 5  Sri Lanka 2–0 2–0 2018 SAFF Championship [103]
4 13 July 2019 TransStadia Arena, Ahmedabad, India 10  North Korea 1–3 2–5 2019 Intercontinental Cup [104]
5 9 June 2023 Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar, India 20  Mongolia 2–0 2–0 2023 Intercontinental Cup [105]
6 18 June 2023 23  Lebanon 2–0 2–0 [106]
7 4 July 2023 Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, India 28  Kuwait 1–1 1–1 2023 SAFF Championship [107]
8 11 June 2024 Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar 33  Qatar 1–0 1–2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification [108]

Honours

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Chennaiyin

Mumbai City

India U23

India

Individual

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