Here is all you need to know about football player Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia including his age, career, biography and more
Being the highest scorer in an I-League season was a momentous achievement for Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia that sent shockwaves through Indian football.
The previous record, shared by legendary Indian football players Mohammed Rafi and Sunil Chhetri, has been surpassed by the 23-year-old striker for Aizawl FC. With 14 goals apiece in 23 outings, Chhetri and Rafi had held the record before Lalbiaknia’s incredible accomplishment.
Who is Indian footballer Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, biography, age, girlfriend, position, career stats and Instagram
The I-League top scorers’ list has only featured two Indian names in the recent ten seasons: Sunil Chhetri’s 14 goals in Bengaluru FC’s championship-winning season in 2013–14 and Bidyashagar Singh’s 12 goals in TRAU FC’s title campaign; where they ended third in 2020–21.
In just 18 appearances during the 2023–24 I-League season, Lalbiaknia’s meteoric ascent allowed him to rack up an astounding 15 goals and 3 assists. With one less than Alejandro Sanchez Lopez of Gokulam, he is now in the running for the 2023–24 I-League top scorer trophy.
𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄! ⚽️🌟
Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia now becomes the All-time leading Indian goal scorer in #ILeague history, with 1️⃣5️⃣ goals in a single season! 👏🏻#IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/Lg2g6lu8as
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 30, 2024
Who is Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia?
Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia is a footballer from Mizoram village who currently plays for Aizawl FC who was born on September15, 2000. The 23-year-old currently plays as a forward for the club. He is also called Rinzuala by the ones who knows him well and the closed ones.
A look at Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia’s career so far
Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia became the highest-scoring Indian player in the history of the league in just one season, writing his name into the annals of Indian football. He shattered the record that was jointly held by Mohammed Rafi (2009–10) and Sunil Chhetri (2013–14).
Before receiving his break, Lalbiaknia had to wait a long while in the wings. After spending three years with the Gokulam Kerala reserves club, he played for Bengaluru FC’s U16 and U18 young teams from 2017 to 2019.
He worked for Chhinga Veng FC in the Mizoram Premier League after not making the cut, spending a brief loan period with Delhi FC. At last, he received a free transfer offer to Aizawl FC, where he joined in June 2023.
The Mizo forward believes that soon the story will shift even if the Indian team hasn’t recently included players from the I-League.
Who is Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia dating?
Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia recently posted a picture of himself with a caption, “Happy 6th anniversary.” However, the idenity of his girlfriend isn’t known yet.