Boris Singh Thangjam (born 3 January 2000) is an Indian professional

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who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club Goa. He has represented India at various youth international levels.

Career

Born in Manipur, Thangjam was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the

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to be hosted in India. After the tournament, Thangjam was selected to play for the

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, an

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-owned team that would consist of India under-20 players to give them playing time. He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrow's first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and scored the third and final goal in the 90th minute for the Indian Arrows as they won 3–0.

International

Thangjam represented the India under-17 side which participated in the

which was hosted in India.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Jamshedpur * Indian Super League Premiers: 2021–22

References

2000 births Living people Indian men's footballers Footballers from Imphal AIFF Elite Academy players Indian Arrows players Men's association football defenders I-League players India men's youth international footballers Indian Super League players ATK (football club) players Mohun Bagan Super Giant players Jamshedpur FC players {{India-footy-bio-stub