Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), East Bengal FC on Friday secured the signing of Indian national team midfielder Jeakson Singh Thounaojam on a four-year deal from Kerala Blasters FC.
Welcoming Singh to the East Bengal FC family, Vibhash Vardhan Agarwal said, “Jeakson (Singh) is one of the finest midfielders in the country and an integral part of the Indian national team. He is very competitive and eager to play in front of our passionate fans and give his all for the East Bengal FC badge. Credit goes to our technical team for making this deal happen.”
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East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat commented, “Jeakson (Singh) is a national team player who will be an important component of our midfield. We had a very fruitful conversation where we both discussed what the movement could mean for his career and our club. He is ready to accept a challenge that can make him one of the leaders of the team in the future.”
Excited to make his mark for East Bengal FC, Singh said, “I am honored and thrilled to join this historic club. The unwavering support and energy of the East Bengal fans are truly inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to its rich legacy and giving my best on and off the field for them. Together, we’ll achieve great things and create unforgettable memories in the days to come!”
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Jeakson Singh Thounaojam Career
Hailing from Manipur, Singh has been a mainstay in the Indian national team’s midfield over the past three years. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has played 22 matches for the national team so far and was a vital part of the Blue Tigers’ triumphant SAFF Championship (2021, 2023), Tri-Nation Series (2023), and Intercontinental Cup (2023) squads.
India’s first and only scorer at a FIFA World Cup (against Colombia at the 2017 U-17 FIFA World Cup), Singh honed his skills at the Chandigarh Football Academy and the Minerva Academy during his formative years, before joining Kerala Blasters FC in the 2018-19 season. In a bid to get more playing time at the top-flight level, Singh served two loan spells with the Indian Arrows between 2017 and 2018.
Having represented Kerala Blasters FC in 78 ISL matches, Singh has logged two goals, two assists, an 82% passing accuracy, 274 successful duels, 84 successful aerial duels, 405 recoveries, 102 interceptions, and 62 clearances.
