Jamshedpur FC have efficiently agreed a contract extension with defender Ricky Lallawmawma, the membership confirmed on Sunday.
The contract extension will see the Mizo defender, who was an important cog within the Owen Coyle-led facet that received the Defend, don the Jamshedpur FC jersey until Might 2024, the membership mentioned.
Ricky Lallawmawma, along with his rock-steady defending talents and quick-fire runs on the left flank, rapidly grew to become a fan favorite and was influential in main Jamshedpur to fifteen clear sheets throughout each seasons. The defender has recorded spectacular stats over two seasons – 130 tackles, 63 interceptions, 84 clearances and 75 blocks. He additionally received a Hero of the Match award for his top-notch efficiency towards NorthEast United in an thrilling 3-2 victory within the earlier season.
On signing the extension, Ricky exclaimed his pleasure on persevering with within the purple colors of Jamshedpur. He mentioned, “It has been a dream journey with Jamshedpur, and I’m extraordinarily excited to proceed representing the vociferous Pink Miners. We have now grown and collectively achieved huge success within the final two seasons. However we is not going to be right here simply to defend the Champions of India title but additionally to win trophies this time in entrance of the followers as we play at a packed JRD Tata Sports activities Advanced.”
Born in Mizoram, Lallawmawma began his profession with Aizawl the place he was named captain. He then moved to native rivals, Chanmari in 2014 publish which he had stints with Zo United and Aizawl FC.
On 17 August 2017, he signed for Mohun Bagan to play within the I-League. Ricky later signed for ATK within the 2018-19 season placing on some stellar performances on his debut ISL season, registering 17 appearances for the Kolkata primarily based membership.
He joined Jamshedpur forward of the 2020-21 season, the place he performed underneath Owen Coyle and made the left-back place his personal. The identical season he contributed to serving to the defence line safe a membership report variety of clear sheets (8). The next season Jamshedpur FC received the League Winners’ Defend with the very best variety of factors (43) secured by any membership ever within the ISL. Ricky performed each sport (42 matches) within the final 2 seasons, thereby displaying his consistency in addition to self-discipline.
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Jamshedpur FC Head Coach, Aidy, was ecstatic to see Ricky proceed. He defined the significance of getting him within the squad, “Ricky has at all times been a workforce participant and a wall for Jamshedpur. Together with the opposite defenders he has finished a unbelievable job on the again and everybody has seen his wonderful contributions within the final two seasons.”
Ricky additionally expressed his pleasure to work with the brand new gaffer, Aidy Boothroyd. He mentioned, “I’m wanting ahead to working with the Gaffer. He’s the correct particular person to guide the squad to extra glory. His expertise and magnificence will present the outcomes this season and also will wow the followers on the Furnace.”
Ricky Lallawmawma will proceed donning squad quantity 6 for Jamshedpur FC and can be a part of the squad for pre-season in mid-August.
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