Boithang Haokip : Football Player at NorthEast United FC
Daniel Chabungbam *
Boithang Haokip : Football Player at NorthEast United FC
Boithang Haokip - NorthEast United FC
Boithang Haokip (born September 9, 1991) is an Indian footballer who currently plays for Shillong Lajong in the I-League. A free-kick specialist, he primarily plays as a central midfielder but can play as a full-back or a wide player.
Career
Shillong Lajong
Boithang started his career at Shillong Lajong's academy and made his senior professional debut during the 2009-10 I-League season, scoring twice, while at the same time, actively playing for Lajong's youth team.
With his team relegated at the end of the season, Boithang continued with the youth team while participating in the 2011 I-League 2nd Division. Lajong finished the final round at the top of the table and hence gaining promotion to the 2011-12 I-League.
Boithang Haokip : Football Player at NorthEast United FC
Boithang's season got off to a good start as he scored for Lajong in the 2011 Federation Cup against Churchill Brothers in the 70th minute on 17 September 2011. He would score his first goal of the 2011-12 season against Chirag United Kerala on 24 March 2012 in a 3-2 loss for his team.
Boithang established himself as a first team regular at Lajong during the 2012-13 I-League season, appearing 22 times and scoring 4 goals. He started the 2013-14 season in the 2013-14 Federation Cup and would score against Mumbai in a 4-0 win for his team.
He continued his consistent form during the 2013-14 I-League, appearing 23 times and scoring 5 goals. On 29 April 2014, after the 2013-14 season, Haokip was voted the "Fan's Player of the Season" during the FPAI Indian Football Awards.
Boithang Haokip : Football Player at NorthEast United FC
Boithang represented NorthEast United FC during the 2014 Indian Super League.
Personal information :
Date of birth 9 March 1991 (age 24)
Place of birth Kangpokpi, Manipur, India
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position Central midfielder
Club information
Shillong Lajong
Number 13
Youth career
2008–2011 Shillong Lajong
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)+
2009– Shillong Lajong 62 (11)
2014 NorthEast United FC (loan) 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:01, 30 May 2015 (UTC).
+ Appearances (goals)
Boithang Haokip : Football Player at NorthEast United FC
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This article was posted on October 13, 2015.
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