Chinglensana Singh Konsham is an Indian professional association football player from Manipur. A defender by trade, he has represented several clubs in the I-League and the Indian Super League (ISL), the top tiers of Indian club football, and has also been called up to the India national football team.
Key facts
| Full name | Chinglensana Singh Konsham |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| State of origin | Manipur |
| Sport | Association football |
| Position | Defender |
| National team | India |
Background
Like many footballers from Manipur, Chinglensana came up through a regional football culture that has produced a steady flow of professional talent for Indian clubs. Manipur, along with neighbouring north-eastern states, is widely regarded as one of the strongest catchment areas for Indian football, and players from the state have long been a significant presence in domestic leagues and in the national team set-up.
Club career
Chinglensana has played in the senior Indian league system, featuring for clubs across the I-League and the Indian Super League. As a defender, he has typically been deployed in central defensive roles, contributing to organising the back line for his sides.
International career
He has been part of the India senior national football team, which is governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and competes under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA.
Significance
Chinglensana is part of a generation of Manipuri footballers who have established themselves in India's professional club competitions during the era after the launch of the Indian Super League in 2014, when the country's club football landscape underwent significant restructuring.
Related topics
- India national football team
- Indian Super League
- I-League
- All India Football Federation
- Football in Manipur
- Football in India
References
- Wikidata: Q22162760