The signing of Lalrinfela Khiangte has put Odisha FC in the spotlight. Khiangte is a well-known midfielder who started his journey with the Mohun Bagan Football Academy.
The signing of Lalrinfela makes the midfield for Odisha even stronger. This particular deal between Odisha and the player will remain until 2028. Not only that, he will also have the option of extending the contract by a year.
SUGGESTED READ: Is Amey Ranawade the Right-Back Kerala Needs?
Journey Of Lalrinfela Khiangte
As the news broke that Odisha FC signed Lalrinfela Khiangte, fans have been excited about him. Who is Lalrinfela Khiangte? Well, he is a player who came to the professional football scene through the academy of Mohun Bagan.
He was chosen through open trials and refined his skills. Moving ahead, he was also a part of the Bengaluru FC reserve team and later played for their U18 side as well. During his stay as a Bengaluru FC reserve, Lalrinfela didn’t get to play a single game. The 25-year-old from Mizoram has now been part of the team.
In 2022, he was signed by Aizawl FC in the I League. He had an outstanding I League 2023-2024 season. He was part of 21 matches out of 22, and had scored 2 goals.
Along with the goals, he had 4 assists. Following his good form, Lalrinfela Khiangte was at Mohammedan SC, where he didn’t do too well. Although the debut came in September 2023, it didn’t go well for the football player.
[Trending] What Makes Lalrinfela Khiangte Special?
Odisha FC seems to be investing in the future. They have roped in Lalrinfela, who is good in the center of the game. The energy, along with the playmaking skills of Khiangte, is wonderful.
Even at a young age, Lalrinfela’s work ethic, along with discipline, has impressed all the coaches at Odisha. The joining of Lalrinfela has also come at the perfect time, as Odisha is looking to build an Indian core to compete in the bigger stages.
Social Media Reaction After Signing Lalrinfela Khiangte
The young sensation Lalrinfela Khiangte seems to be the talk of the town right now. There are fans interested in knowing his teams, and well, social media reactions are also priceless.
The comments of ‘congratulations’ and ‘best wishes’ have been all over the Facebook post.
View this post on Instagram
Amit Mishra’s Commentary
The trend of signing football players from the I League to the ISL hasn’t stopped. The latest addition to the list is Lalrinfela Khiangte. His speed, along with skills, might have worked well for him.
Looking at the players’ squad of Odisha, it seems like Lalrinfela Khiangte will fit perfectly in the midfield role. But the stage is bigger, the challenges are new, and well, the tactics could be different. Lalrinfela Khiangte should be careful and focused, rather he would be lost in the abyss.
YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED: ISL Removed from Indian Football 2025–26 Season
