Lalchhuanmawia Fanai (born 14 April 1989), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Career JCT Chhuantea started his professional career from Punjab-based team JCT FC, where he has played for them Punjab Football League and in I-League for 2 years. He has also represented Punjab in Santosh Trophy.
Shillong Lajong Chhuantea played for Shillong Lajong from 2012 to 2014 and made 30 appearances. On 4 November 2012, Chhuantea made his debut for Lajong against United S.C. in which Lajong won by 3–2; after that Chhuantea score the winning goal for his new team Lajong won by 1–0 against HAL Bangalore.
Bengaluru In July 2014, it was announced that Chhuantea signed one-year deal with Bengaluru FC. On 24 January 2015, Chhuantea made his debut for Bengaluru FC against Pune FC at Bangalore Football Stadium. In his debut season with Bengaluru, he has made 16 appearances and has helped them to win I-League. On 4 February 2015, Chhuantea made his AFC Champions League debut against Johor Darul Ta'zim at Larkin Stadium Malaysia. He signed a two-year contract with Bengaluru at the end of the season, which would keep him at the club until the end of the 2016-17 I-League season.
Mumbai City (loan) In July 2015 Chhuantea was drafted to play for Mumbai City FC in the 2015 Indian Super League. He made total 9 appearances for Mumbai City in whole ISL season.
Pune City On 23 July 2017, Fanai has been picked up by FC Pune City for 2017-18 ISL season.
Chennaiyin FC In September 2020, Fanai signed a one-year deal with Chennaiyin FC.
International career On 11 June 2015, Chhuantea made his debut for the India national football team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Oman.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueFederation CupAFCTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsShillong Lajong2012–13I-League17000—1702013–1413000—130Bengaluru2014–151601050220Mumbai City (loan)2015Indian Super League9000—90Bengaluru2015–16I-League1200080200Mumbai City (loan)2016Indian Super League1000—10Bengaluru2016–17I-League00001010Pune City2017–18Indian Super League9000—902018–197000—70Odisha2019–203000—30Chennaiyin2020–214000—40RoundGlass Punjab2021–22I-League3000—30Career total940101401090
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsIndia201530201610Total40
Honours
Bengaluru FC Indian Federation Cup: 2014–15 I-League: 2015–16
India SAFF Championship: 2015
References
External links Profile at Goal.com