Thoiba Singh Moirangthem (, born 12 December 2002) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Indian Super League club Odisha.
Club career Minerva Punjab Thoiba became the youngest player to make a first team debut in Indian football League system at the age of 15. He is also the youngest goalscorer at the AFC Cup, scoring a goal at the age of 16, for Minerva Punjab against Nepali side Manang Marshyangdi in their 1–1 tie on 15 May 2019. Odisha He became part of Odisha team in both the Indian Super League and AFC Cup.
International career On 11 November 2024, Thoiba replaced the injured Anirudh Thapa in the national squad camp ahead of India national team's friendly against Malaysia.
Personal life Thoiba was born in Moirang, Manipur. His father was an athlete. His family had always supported his passion for football and were there for him throughout. He used to play with a pomelo because his family could not afford a proper football. He idolises Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupAFCTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMinerva PunjabI-League7000711412019–209100—91Total16100712322020I-League 2nd Division1000—10Odisha2020–21Indian Super League1000—102021–2218000—1802022–23210101103212023–248000301102024–2510000—100Total58010140721Career total751101111963
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