Tomba Singh Wangkheirakpam

Tomba Singh Wangkheirakpam (, born 3 April 1982) is an Indian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the current assistant coach of the I-League club NEROCA.

Career

Tomba began his footballing career with YWC, Thambalkhong in the junior level before his steep climb to the senior division. After donning colours of ESU, Wangkhei and USA, Khurai Tomba also played a major role in the State team lifting the Under-19 national Football championship held at Imphal where the hosts defeated Sikkim 4–1 in the final.

Catching the eye of talent hunters at the Under-19 championship Tomba started playing for Air India since 1998 before moving to Salgaocar.

Career statistics

International

Honours

India U23

• LG Cup: 2002

India

• Afro-Asian Games silver medal: 2003

Maharashtra

• Santosh Trophy: 1999–2000

Manipur

• Santosh Trophy: 2002–03

Individual

• AIFF Player of the Year: 2003

References

External links

• Profile at Goal.com