Irom Seityasen Singh

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Seityasen Singh

| image = Setiyasen Singh.jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Seityasen with Kerala Blasters in 2021

| fullname = Irom Seityasen Singh

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|3|12|df=y}}

| birth_place = Manipur, India

| height = {{convert|1.78|m|abbr=on}}{{soccerway|setyasen-singh/394638}}

| position = Winger

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| years1 = 2011–2015

| clubs1 = Royal Wahingdoh

| caps1 = 18

| goals1 = 6

| years2 = 2015

| clubs2 = → NorthEast United (loan)

| caps2 = 6

| goals2 = 1

| years3 = 2016

| clubs3 = Salgaocar

| caps3 = 8

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2016

| clubs4 = NorthEast United

| caps4 = 9

| goals4 = 2

| years5 = 2017

| clubs5 = → DSK Shivajians (loan)

| caps5 = 10

| goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2017–2018

| clubs6 = Delhi Dynamos

| caps6 = 12

| goals6 = 1

| years7 = 2018–2019

| clubs7 = NorthEast United

| caps7 = 0

| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2019–2022

| clubs8 = Kerala Blasters

| caps8 = 25

| goals8 = 1

| years9 = 2021–2022

| clubs9 = → Hyderabad (loan)

| caps9 = 3

| goals9 = 0

| years10 = 2024-2025

| clubs10 = Southern Sporting Union

| caps10 = 1

| goals10 = 0

| years11 = 2025–

| clubs11 = NEROCA

| caps11 = 1

| goals11 =

| nationalyears1 = 2015–2018

| nationalteam1 = India

| nationalcaps1 = 5

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| pcupdate = 19:55, 28 January 2025 (IST)

| ntupdate = 16:42, 11 September 2021(UTC)

}}

Irom Seityasen Singh (born 12 March 1992) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger for I-League 2 club NEROCA.

Club career

=Royal Wahingdoh=

On 19 September 2011 Seityasen made his professional debut in the Federation Cup against Churchill Brothers for Royal Wahingdoh who were then in the I-League 2nd Division. The Royals created a major upset beating their fancied rivals 2–1 with Seityasen captaining Wahingdoh, and scoring the first goal.{{cite news|author=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Wahingdoh-stun-Churchill-Brothers-in-Federation-Cup/articleshow/10044013.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707033820/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-19/top-stories/30175164_1_churchill-brothers-chenco-wahingdoh |url-status=live |archive-date=2012-07-07 |work=The Times of India |title= Wahingdoh stun Churchill Brothers in Federation Cup |access-date=2012-03-25}} He was then an important part of Wahingdoh's 2011 I-League 2nd Division squad where they qualified for the final round but failed to qualify to the I-League in the final round. He then participated in the 2012 I-League 2nd Division for Wahingdoh, where he scored twice in the group stages thus helping his team qualify to the 2012 I-League 2nd Division final round again.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/cuttack.html|title=AIFF 2nd Divn. I-League|website=www.kolkatafootball.com|access-date=9 July 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204031/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/cuttack.html|url-status=live}} In the final round, it is only known that Seityasen appeared 8 times scoring thrice, but could not help his side gain promotion.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/final.html|title=AIFF 2nd Divn. I-League - 2012 |website=www.kolkatafootball.com|access-date=9 July 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624212421/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/final.html|url-status=live}} In the 2013 I-League 2nd Division, he scored thrice but could not help his team qualify for the final round in a disappointing season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/ileague_2nd_2013/index.html|title=ileague 2nd divn -2013 |website=www.kolkatafootball.com|access-date=9 July 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203527/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/ileague_2nd_2013/index.html|url-status=live}} Finally, during the 2014 I-League 2nd Division, he scored three times to help his team qualify for the I-League.

Seityasen played his first game of the new season in the Federation Cup against Mumbai in a 2–1 win.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6110 |title=Welcome to All India Football Federation |access-date=7 May 2015 |archive-date=28 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228200315/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6110 |url-status=live }} He would then make his I-League debut against Shillong Lajong and scored his first goal of the 2014-15 season from a Jackichand Singh assist in a match they won by 2-1 scoreline.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/18/india/i-league/lajong-sc/royal-wahingdoh-fc/1980973/|title=Shillong Lajong vs. Royal Wahingdoh - 18 January 2015 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060748/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/18/india/i-league/lajong-sc/royal-wahingdoh-fc/1980973/|url-status=live}} On 27 January 2015, he scored the winner against Bharat FC in the 64th minute to give his side third win in a row. The young winger scored his first hat-trick in the I-League on 3 May 2015, when he netted thrice against Salgaocar F.C. in a match played in Shillong. Royal Wahingdoh won the tie 4–2.{{cite news |author=Nabarun Goswami |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/royal-wahingdoh-vs-salgaocar/1981066?ICID=HP_FM_2 |title=Seityasen's hat-trick piles pressure on Bagan and Bengaluru |publisher=Goal.com |access-date=2015-05-03 |archive-date=10 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310083436/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/royal-wahingdoh-vs-salgaocar/1981066?ICID=HP_FM_2 |url-status=live }}

==NorthEast United (loan)==

In July 2015, Seityasen Singh was auctioned to play for NorthEast United in the 2015 Indian Super League.{{cite web |last=Noronha |first=Anselm |title=Cavin Lobo to Kerala, Keegan Pereira to Mumbai and the comprehensive Indian Super League Draft |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13460302/cavin-lobo-to-kerala-keegan-pereira-to-mumbai-and-the?ICID=SP_HN_1 |work=Goal.com |date=10 July 2015 |access-date=10 July 2015 |archive-date=24 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124162437/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13460302/cavin-lobo-to-kerala-keegan-pereira-to-mumbai-and-the?ICID=SP_HN_1 |url-status=live }} Representing NorthEast United in the 2015 Indian Super League campaign, he was one of the 10 Indian players who were part of the auction. He picked up 4 Emerging Player of The Match Awards and received another National Team call-up for his excellent performances.

=Salgaocar=

On 7 January 2016, Salgaocar confirmed that they have signed Royal Wahingdoh's star winger Seityasen Singh for 1 year.{{cite web |last=Mergulhao |first=Marcus |title=Salgaocar hope for rub of the green in I-League |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Salgaocar-hope-for-rub-of-the-green-in-I-League/articleshow/50474581.cms |work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |date=7 January 2016 |access-date=7 January 2016 |archive-date=21 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121142822/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Salgaocar-hope-for-rub-of-the-green-in-I-League/articleshow/50474581.cms |url-status=live }} On 24 January, Seityasen made his league debut, coming-on as 38th-minute substitute for Alesh Sawant in an away match against Mumbai FC at the Cooperage Stadium.

=DSK Shivajians=

On 1 January 2017, DSK Shivajians confirmed that they have signed NorthEast United's star winger Seityasen Singh sign for DSK Shivajians (loan).

=NorthEast United=

On June 30, 2017, NorthEast retained Seityasen for third season of Hero ISL from end of loan from DSK Shivajians.

=Delhi Dynamos=

On 23 July 2017, Delhi Dynamos FC confirmed that they have signed NorthEast United's star winger Seityasen Singh.

=NorthEast United=

On 1 July 2018, NorthEast United confirmed that they have signed Delhi Dynamos's winger Seityasen Singh.

=Kerala Blasters FC=

On 17 August 2019, Kerala Blasters confirmed that they have signed Seityasen Singh on a one-year deal. He made 10 appearances during the 2019-20 season of Indian Super League and scored his first goal for the club against Hyderabad FC.

In September 2020, it was confirmed that Seityasen has extended his contract with the Blasters till 2022.{{Cite web|title=Exclusive {{!}} Seityasen Singh To Extend His Stay With Kerala Blasters|url=https://iftwc.com/seityasen-singh-contract-extension-kerala-blasters/|access-date=2020-09-07|website=IFTWC - Indian Football Team for World Cup|language=en-US|archive-date=27 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027070850/https://iftwc.com/seityasen-singh-contract-extension-kerala-blasters/|url-status=live}}

Seityasen was included in the Kerala Blasters squad for the 2021 Durand Cup, where he appeared in all three matches for the club throughout the tournament.{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=Durand Cup 2021: Kerala Blasters FC announces squad|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/durand-cup-2021-kerala-blasters-fc-announces-squad-fixtures-ivan-vukomanovic-jeakson-singh/article36254591.ece|access-date=2021-11-22|website=Sportstar|language=en}} He played his first match of the 2021–22 Indian Super League season against defending champions Mumbai City FC on 19 November 2021 as a substitute for Álvaro Vázquez in the 83rd minute of the game which they won 0–3 at full-time.{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL 2021-22 Highlights Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters: KBFC secures 3-0 victory against the Islanders|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-live-mcfc-vs-kbfc-mumbai-city-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-fc-live-score/article37987782.ece|access-date=2021-12-21|website=Sportstar|language=en}}

== Hyderabad FC (loan) ==

On 29 December, Kerala Blasters announced the loan departure of Seityasen to Hyderabad FC for the rest of the season.{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL 2021: Hyderabad FC signs Seityasen Singh on loan from Kerala Blasters|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-2021-hyderabad-fc-signs-seityasen-singh-on-loan-from-kerala-blasters/article38066131.ece|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Sportstar|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad signs Seityasen Singh on loan from Kerala till end of season|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-2021-22-hyderabad-signs-seityasen-singh-on-loan-from-kerala-football/article38066266.ece|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Sportstar|language=en}}

International career

On 11 June 2015, Singh made his debut for the India national football team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Oman.

Career statistics

=Club=

As of matches played till 30 March 2022

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|Federation Cup !colspan="2"\|Durand Cup !colspan="2"\|AFC !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%; text-align:center;"
Division	pps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="1"\| Royal Wahingdoh \|2014–15 \|I-League	18	6	4	0	0	0	–	–	22	6
NorthEast United \|2015 \|Indian Super League	6	1	0	0	–	–	–	–	6	1
rowspan="1"\|Salgaocar \|2015–16 \|I-League	8	0	2	0	–	–	–	–	10	0
NorthEast United \|2016 \|Indian Super League	9	2	0	0	–	–	–	–	9	2
DSK Shivajians \|2017 \|I-League	10	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	10	0
Delhi Dynamos \|2017–18 \| rowspan="6" \|Indian Super League	11	1	0	0	–	–	–	–	11	1
Northeast United \|2018–19	0	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0	0
rowspan="5" \|Kerala Blasters \|2019–20 \|10 \|1 \|0 \|0 \|– \|– \|– \|– \|10 \|1
2020–21 \|12 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|– \|– \|– \|– \|12 \|0
2021–22 \|3 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|3 \|0 \|– \|– \|6 \|0
2022–23 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|– \|– \|– \|– \|0 \|0
colspan="2" \|Kerala Blasters FC total !25 !1 !0 !0 !3 !0 !– !– !28 !1
Hyderabad (loan) \|2021–22 \|Indian Super League \|3 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|– \|– \|3 \|0
colspan="3" \| Career total !90	11	6	0	3	0	0	0	99	11