| Isaac Vanmalsawma | |
| Fullname: | Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak |
| Birth Date: | 15 September 1996 |
| Birth Place: | Lunglei, Mizoram, India |
| Position: | Central midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 2012–2014 |
| Youthclubs1: | AIFF Elite Academy |
| Years1: | 2014–2017 |
| Clubs1: | Shillong Lajong |
| Caps1: | 24 |
| Goals1: | 3 |
| Years2: | 2017–2018 |
| Clubs2: | Pune City |
| Caps2: | 12 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs3: | Chennaiyin |
| Caps3: | 13 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 2019–2021 |
| Clubs4: | Jamshedpur |
| Caps4: | 25 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 2021–2024 |
| Clubs5: | Odisha |
| Caps5: | 40 |
| Goals5: | 1 |
| Years6: | 2024 |
| Clubs6: | Punjab |
| Caps6: | 0 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2013 |
| Nationalteam1: | India U19 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2016– |
| Nationalteam2: | India |
| Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 23:11, 4 March 2023 (UTC) |
Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak (born 15 September 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder.
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.
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.
On 23 July 2017, Isaac has been picked up by FC Pune City for 2017–18 ISL season.
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]
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.
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]
| 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 | 0 | – | 20 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | |||
| Pune City | 2017–18 | Indian Super League | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | ||
| Chennaiyin | 2018–19 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 | 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 | |||