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Jeje Lalpekhlua
Indian footballer and politician
Lalpekhlua in training with India in 2011 | |||
| Full name | Jeje Lalpekhlua Fanai | ||
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| Date of birth | (1991-01-07) 7 January 1991 (age 34) | ||
| Place of birth | Hnahthial, Mizoram, India | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| 2006 | Dinthar[2] | ||
| 2007–2008 | Pune | ||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2013 | Pune | 54 | (16) |
| 2010–2011 | → Pailan Arrows (loan) | 15 | (13) |
| 2013–2014 | Dempo | 18 | (5) |
| 2014–2015 | Mohun Bagan | 16 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Chennaiyin (loan) | 13 | (4) |
| 2015–2020 | Chennaiyin | 56 | (19) |
| 2016 | → Mohun Bagan (loan) | 14 | (4) |
| 2017 | → Mohun Bagan (loan) | 17 | (6) |
| 2020–2021 | East Bengal | 7 | (1) |
| Total | 210 | (69) | |
| 2008–2009 | India U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | India U23 | 13 | (6) |
| 2011–2019 | India | 56 | (23) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:37, 6 November 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 November 2019 | |||
Jeje Lalpekhlua Fanai (born 7 January 1991), simply known as Jeje, is an Indian politician and former professional footballer who played as a striker. On 27 March 2023, he formally joined the Zoram People's Movement[3] and won from the South
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- Date of birth/Age: Jan 7, 1991 (34)
- Place notice birth: Hnahthial, Mizoram
- Citizenship: India
- Height: 1,73 m
- Position: Centre-Forward
- Ex International: India
- Caps/Goals: 56 / 23
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This Is Jeje Lalpekhlua - Six Facts About India's Most Promising Football Player
Jeje Lalpekhlua is the emerging face of football in the country.
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He was the hero for Mohun Bagan with a brace in the Federation Cup final yesterday which saw them crush Aizawl 5-0 for their 14th title.
But there is more to this new kid on the block than we know. Check out six facts about India's latest football sensation:
1. Was awarded the Best Young Player Award by the FPAI (2010-2011).
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2. Was instrumental in India clinching the SAFF Championships in January.
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3. Was born in the village of Hnahthial in Mizoram. Both his father and elder brother played for local Mizoram clubs.
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4. Is the joint all-time top scorer in the AFC Cup with five goals alongside Sunil Chhetri.
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5. Was awarded the Emerging player of the year in 2013 by the All India Football Federation.
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6. Received the Emerging player of the league for the 2015 edition of the Hero Indian Super League for his performance with winning side Chennaiyin FC.
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