Zothanmawia Explained

Zothanmawia
Fullname:Zothanmawia Pachuau
Birth Date:6 September 1997
Birth Place:Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Currentclub:Gokulam Kerala
Clubnumber:21
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Chandigarh Football Academy
Youthyears2:2012–2013
Youthclubs2:Dinthar
Years1:2015–2017
Clubs1:Aizawl
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Chhinga Veng
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Chanmari
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Aizawl
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2023
Clubs5:Mohammedan
Caps5:26
Goals5:0
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Gokulam Kerala
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:19:31, 5 March 2023 (UTC)

Zothanmawia Pachuau (born 6 September 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for I-League club Gokulam Kerala.

Club career

Born in Aizawl, Mizoram, Zothanmawia started his career with the Chandigarh Football Academy.[1] In 2011, after helping the academy win the 56th National School Games at the under-14 level, Zothanmawia was named as the best goalkeeper in the tournament.[2] He was then a part of the Chandigarh U16 side that participated in the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy in 2012. After guiding Chandigarh U16 to the final against Assam, Zothanmawia could not prevent his side from defeat as Chandigarh lost 2–0 at the Fatorda Stadium.[3]

In 2012, Zothanmawia returned to Mizoram to join Dinthar Football Club in the Mizoram Premier League.[4] He played for the senior side for two seasons.[5]

Aizawl

In 2014, after spending two years with Dinthar, Zothanmawia signed for Aizawl for the I-League 2nd Division season.[6] He contributed to the club during their 2015 season in which Aizawl earned promotion to the I-League, keeping a clean-sheet against Chanmari.[7] After earning promotion, Zothanmawia was named into the squad for the 2015 Mizoram Premier League season.[8]

On 9 January 2016, Zothanmawia was selected to the team for the club's first I-League match against Mohun Bagan. He remained on the bench throughout the match as Aizawl lost 3–1.[9] Zothanmawia then made his professional debut for the club on 22 January 2016 against DSK Shivajians. He kept a clean-sheet as Aizawl won their first match in the I-League 2–0.[10]

International career

In 2011, Zothanmawia was invited to attend a camp for the India U16 side.[1] However, he did not appear for the team.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aizawl2015–16I-League500050
2016–17000000
Aizawl total50000050
Chhinga Veng2018–19I-League 2nd Division16000160
Aizawl2019–20I-League700070
2020–21600060
Aizawl total1300000130
Mohammedan2021–22I-League16050210
2022–2310030130
Mohammedan total2608000340
Gokulam Kerala2023–24I-League003030
Career total60011000710

Honours

Mohammedan Sporting

2021–22[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Sharda. Deepankar. 5 city lads make it to list of probables. 28 January 2016. Tribune India. 10 March 2011.
  2. News: 56th National School Games Conclude. 28 January 2016. The India Post. 12 January 2011.
  3. News: Assam beat Chandigarh to be crowned champions of the 34th Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy. 28 January 2016. Goal.com. 24 March 2012.
  4. News: Syahfitrie. Melliana. Mizoram's Dinthar FC strengthen team for new season. 28 January 2016. Champions League Blog. 30 June 2012.
  5. News: Lalremtluanga. Michael. Dinthar FC have one hand on the trophy!. 28 January 2016. ZoFooty. 29 April 2013.
  6. News: Sarmah. Bhargab. Aizawl FC: The Dark Horses in I-League 2nd Division. 28 January 2016. FeverPitch. 5 February 2014.
  7. Web site: Zothanmawia 2nd Division. Twitter (I-League).
  8. News: Aizawl FC Announce Squad For The Mizoram Premier League. 28 January 2016. FeverPitch. 23 July 2015.
  9. Web site: Mohun Bagan 3-1 Aizawl. Soccerway.
  10. Web site: Aizawl 2-0 DSK Shivajians. Soccerway.
  11. Web site: Brilliant Gokulam Kerala FC edge past Mohammedan SC to win historic consecutive I-League titles. www.sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 14 May 2022. 15 May 2022. Sayantan. Guha. Kolkata, West Bengal. https://web.archive.org/web/20220515124228/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-brilliant-gokulam-kerala-fc-edge-past-mohammedan-sc-win-consecutive-i-league-titles. 15 May 2022.