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David Lalhlansanga Hmar (born 27 November 2001), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club East Bengal.
Club career
Aizawl
David made his professional debut for Aizawl in the I-League in the 2020–21 season. He scored 5 goals in 26 appearances for Aizawl in the I-League.
Mohammedan Sporting
In 2023, David signed for Kolkata giant Mohammedan SC and became the top scorer of the 2023 CFL Premier Division with 23 goals as Mohammedan won the title.[1] He also won Golden Boot(top scorer) of the 2023 Durand Cup with 6 goals in just three matches.[2] David won the 2023–24 I-League with Mohammedan Sporting helping them earn a promotion to the Indian Super League.[3] David also received the AIFF Emerging Player of the Year award for his performance in the 2023–24 season.[4]
East Bengal
On 18 June 2024, it was announced that David has signed on a three-year contract with another Kolkata giant East Bengal.[5]
International career
David was called up for the Indian national football team camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Kuwait in May 2024,[6] and got selected in the 27-member squad for the match against Kuwait.[7]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Others | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aizawl | 2020–21 | I-League | 3 | 1 | – | 3 | 1 | |||||
| 2021–22 | 14 | 2 | – | 14 | 2 | |||||||
| 2022–23 | 9 | 2 | 4Template:Efn | 1 | – | 13 | 3 | |||||
| Aizawl total | 26 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6 | ||
| Mohammedan Sporting | 2023–24 | I-League | 22 | 5 | 3Template:Efn | 6 | 17Template:Efn | 23 | – | 42 | 34 | |
| East Bengal | 2024–25 | Indian Super League | 17 | 4 | 4Template:Efn | 1 | 1Template:Efn | 0 | 3Template:Efn | 1 | 25 | 6 |
| 2025–26 | 0 | 0 | 5Template:Efn | 1 | 8Template:Efn | 5 | Template:Sort dash | 13 | 6 | |||
| East Bengal total | 17 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 12 | ||
| Career total | 65 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 26 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 110 | 52 | ||
Honours
Mohammedan Sporting
East Bengal
Individual
- Calcutta Football League Golden boot: 2023[1]
- Durand Cup Golden boot: 2023[2]
- AIFF Emerging Player of the Year: 2023–24[4]
- ISL Fan's goal of the week: 2024–25 Week 13,[9] 2024–25 Week 15[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mohammedan Sporting beat Mohun Bagan to seal CFL title, Bhattacharya, Nilesh(30 September 2023).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 David Lalhlansanga: A display of promise and goal-scoring prowess - Scouting Report(23 August 2023).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mohammedan SC beats Shillong Lajong to win maiden I-League title, joins Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal in ISL. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar(6 April 2024). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lallianzuala Chhangte, Indumathi Kathiresan bag Player of the Year honours at AIFF awards ceremony. The Times of India(19 July 2024). Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ↑ ISL: David Lalhlansanga joins East Bengal FC on a three-year deal(18 June 2024).
- ↑ Who are the four I-League players called up by Igor Stimac to the national camp in Bhubaneswar?(4 May 2024).
- ↑ India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Gogoi, Hammad miss out due to injuries(24 May 2024).
- ↑ Template:Soccerway
- ↑ A diving header of 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 against #PunjabFC won #DavidLalhlansanga the Matchweek 13 #FGOTW! 🤌🎯.
- ↑ A stunning first-time volley earned #DavidLalhlansanga the #FGOTW for Matchweek 15! 👑.