Jerry Zirsanga is an Indian football player [1] who plays in Midfield position for century-old Kolkata-based club Mohammedan. He played only 5 matches for India but on 5 November 2004, he scored his only international goal against Kuwait and become India's youngest goal scorer aged 16 years 311 days.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jerry Zirsanga | ||
| Date of birth | 25 December 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Mizoram, India | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Mohammedan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | Mohun Bagan | (0) | |
| 2006–2010 | Dempo | (0) | |
| 2010–2011 | Chirag United | 10 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Churchill Brothers | 6 | |
| 2012–2013 | Luangmual | 0 | |
| 2013– | Mohammedan | 7 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | India U20 | ||
| 2004 | India | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Chirag United
Zirsanga started his footballing career during the 2010-11 I-League season with Chirag United SC of the I-League. On 24 December 2010 he scored the lone goal from a Lalkamal Bhowmick pass in the 1–0 home win over HAL in the I-League.[3]
Churchill Brothers
After not adjusting and not playing for Chirag United SC Zirsanga transferred to Churchill Brothers S.C.
Mohammedan Sporting
In 2013 I-League 2nd Division final round, he played a vital role in the quest for promotion of the Kolkata-based club. On 8 April, he scored the only goal against the Shillong-based Rangdajied United F.C. to secure a 1-0 win.[4]
Honours
India U20
- South Asian Games Silver medal: 2004
References
- ^ "Jerry Zirsanga - Goal.com". Goal.com. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ^ "Who is actually India's youngest goal scorer?". Sportskeeda. 2 January 2016.
- ^ "Zirsanga helps Chirag United pip HAL". hindu.com. Kolkata: The Hindu. 24 December 2010. Archived from the original on 10 January 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Fixture: I-League 2nd Division final rounds".