Naorem Tondomba Singh
Naorem Tondomba Singh (born 1 February 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a Defensive midfielder for East bengal in the I-League.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Naorem Tondomba Singh | ||
Date of birth | 1 February 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Tentha, Manipur, India[1] | ||
Playing position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | East Bengal | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
Shillong Lajong F.C. | |||
NEROCA F.C. | |||
Klasa FC | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | NEROCA F.C. | 13 | (0) |
2019– | East Bengal | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 June 2019 |
Career
Naorem Tondonba Singh hails from Tentha, a small village in Thoubal district in Manipur. The midfielder started playing football at very early, like all other children from his state.[3]
At youth level, Naorem Tondonba Singh played for the Shillong Lajong FC Youth Academy and then the NEROCA FC U-18. He left for Manipur State League side KLASA before returning to the senior team of NEROCA FC.
On 27 October 2018 he made his professional debut in NEROCA' home game against East Bengal. The midfielder played a pivotal role in NEROCA’s 2018–19 I-League campaign. His creativity in the midfield, passing ability and wing-play suited to the style of their former coach Manuel Retamero Fraile.[4]
On 17 May 2019 he joined East Bengal on a four year deal.
References
- "NEROCA sign midfielder Naorem Tondonba Singh!". arunfoot.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- "India - Naorem Tondonba Singh - Profile with news, career Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- "East Bengal sign NEROCA midfielder Naorem Tondomba Singh on four-year deal!". arunfoot.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- "Indian Football Transfers: East Bengal sign NEROCA midfielder Naorem Tondomba Singh on four-year deal". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.