Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak (born 15 September 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Odisha in the Indian Super League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Issac Vanmalsawma Chhakchhuak | ||
| Date of birth | (1996-09-15) 15 September 1996 (age 26) | ||
| Place of birth | Lunglei, Mizoram, India | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Odisha | ||
| Number | 48 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2014 | AIFF Elite Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Shillong Lajong | 24 | (3) |
| 2017–2018 | Pune City | 12 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Chennaiyin | 13 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Jamshedpur | 25 | (1) |
| 2021– | Odisha | 20 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2013 | India U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2016– | India | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 4 March 2022 (UTC) | |||
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 | |||||
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| 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[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | – | 20 | 2 | |||
| Shillong Lajong total | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | ||
| Pune City | 2017–18 | Indian Super League | 12 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | |
| Chennaiyin | 2018–19 | 13 | 1 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 6[lower-alpha 3] | 1 | 20 | 2 | |
| Jamshedpur | 2019–20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 0 | |||
| Jamshedpur total | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| Odisha | 2021–22 | Indian Super League | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 20 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 4] | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | |||
| Odisha total | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 94 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 106 | 7 | ||
Odisha FC – current squad | |
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