P. C. Laldinpuia Explained

Laldinpuia
Fullname:Laldinpuia Pachuau
Birth Date:29 November 1996
Birth Place:Mizoram, India
Height:1.80 m
Position:Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Chennaiyin
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Chhinga Veng
Caps1:13
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Aizawl
Caps2:14
Goals2:1
Years3:2021–2024
Clubs3:Jamshedpur
Caps3:35
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Chennaiyin
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:19:45, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Laldinpuia Pachuau (born 29 November 1996), commonly known as Dinpuia, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin.

Club career

Born in Mizoram, Laldinpuia began his career with Mizoram Premier League side Bethlehem Vengthlang before moving to Chhinga Veng.[1] After the 2018–19 season, Laldinpuia was awarded the Best Defender award in the Mizoram Premier League.[2] He also participated with the club during their 2nd Division campaign.[3]

Following good performances in the Mizoram Premier League, Laldinpuia was called up to represent Mizoram in the Santosh Trophy in both 2018 and 2019.[4] [5]

Aizawl

On 9 September 2020, Laldinpuia joined I-League side Aizawl for the 2020–21 season.[6] [7] He made his debut for the club on 9 January 2021 in their season opening 0–1 defeat against Punjab.[8] Laldinpuia then scored his first professional goal on 30 January 2021 against NEROCA. His 37th-minute goal was the opener in a 2–1 victory.[9]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chhinga Veng2018–19I-League 2nd Division13100131
Aizawl2020–21I-League14100141
Jamshedpur2021–22Indian Super League600060
2022–23801090
2023–2421130241
Total3514000391
Chennaiyin2024–25Indian Super League000000
Career total6234000673

Honours

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Mizoram Premier League Season 6 . 7 February 2021 . Times of Mizoram . 29 November 2017.
  2. News: Aizawl win Mizo Premier League, defeat holders Chhinga Veng 5-4 in shootout . 7 February 2021 . Scroll.in . 18 December 2018.
  3. News: 2nd Division League: Chhinga Veng rout LoneStar Kashmir FC 6-1 . 7 February 2021 . Goal.com . 18 May 2019.
  4. News: Mizoram stun favourites Goa 3-1 to start Santosh Trophy campaign in style . 7 February 2021 . Hindustan Times . 20 March 2018.
  5. News: Santosh Trophy: Who’s who in the Mizoram team that Meghalaya will face tomorrow? . 7 February 2021 . The Sports Room . 14 February 2019.
  6. Web site: PC Laldinpuia signs for Aizawl . Aizawl FC (Twitter).
  7. News: Aizawl FC sign six local players . 7 February 2021 . Times of India . 12 September 2020.
  8. Web site: Punjab 1–0 Aizawl . Soccerway.
  9. Web site: NEROCA 1–2 Aizawl . Soccerway.