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 Calcutta 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
- As of 16 February 2025[8]
| 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 | 4[a] | 1 | – | 13 | 3 | |||||
| Aizawl total | 26 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6 | ||
| Mohammedan Sporting | 2023–24 | I-League | 22 | 5 | 3[b] | 6 | 17[c] | 23 | – | 42 | 34 | |
| East Bengal | 2024–25 | Indian Super League | 13 | 4 | 3[b] | 1 | 1[c] | 0 | 2[d] | 1 | 19 | 6 |
| Career total | 61 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 91 | 46 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the Super Cup.
- ^ a b Appearances in the Durand Cup.
- ^ a b Appearances in the Calcutta Football League.
- ^ One Appearance in the AFC Champions League Two and One Appearance in the AFC Challenge League.
Honours
Mohammedan Sporting
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
- ^ a b c Bhattacharya, Nilesh (30 September 2023). "Mohammedan Sporting beat Mohun Bagan to seal CFL title". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b "David Lalhlansanga: A display of promise and goal-scoring prowess - Scouting Report". Khel Now. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Mohammedan SC beats Shillong Lajong to win maiden I-League title, joins Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal in ISL". sportstar.thehindu.com. Shillong: Sportstar. 6 April 2024. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Lallianzuala Chhangte, Indumathi Kathiresan bag Player of the Year honours at AIFF awards ceremony". The Times of India. 19 July 2024. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "ISL: David Lalhlansanga joins East Bengal FC on a three-year deal". Sportstar. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Who are the four I-League players called up by Igor Stimac to the national camp in Bhubaneswar?". Sportstar. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ PTI (24 May 2024). "India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Gogoi, Hammad miss out due to injuries". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ David Lalhlansanga at 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! 👑".
External links
- David Lalhlansanga at Soccerway