Full name Telem Jackichand Singh 2005–2011 Royal Wahingdoh Name Jackichand Singh | Playing position Height 1.70 m Number 11 | |
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Date of birth (1992-03-17) 17 March 1992 (age 23) Profiles | ||
From a tea seller to ISL -JACKICHAND SINGH | Fisto Sports | Inspirational video
Telem Jackichand Singh (born 17 March 1992) is an Indian footballer who plays primarily as a winger for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.
Contents
- From a tea seller to ISL JACKICHAND SINGH Fisto Sports Inspirational video
- Best indian player of i league an exclusive interview with jackichand singh
- 20112014 I League 2nd Division
- 20142015
- Pune City
- Salgaocar loan
- Mumbai City
- East Bengal
- International
- Career statistics
- International goals
- Individual
- Personal life
- References
Best indian player of i league an exclusive interview with jackichand singh
2011–2014 (I-League 2nd Division)
Jackichand made his professional debut for Royal Wahingdoh, then in the I-League 2nd Division, on 19 September 2011 in the Federation Cup against Churchill Brothers. Wahingdoh won the game 2-1 with Jacki scoring the second goal in the 53rd minute to complete an upset in the cup. Jackichand would play twice more in the group stage of the federation Cup, scoring once more, but couldn't help his team qualify from the group. He was an integral part of Royal Wahingdoh's squad during their 2011 I-League 2nd Division campaign and would score three times during the group stages, helping his team qualify for the 2011 I-League 2nd Division Final Round as group winners, but Wahingdoh finished 6th and failed to get promoted. Jackichand was part of the squad again during the 2012 I-League 2nd Division season, where Wahingdoh once again qualified form their group as group winners for the final round, with Jacki scoring twice. During the final round, we can account for 10 appearances that he made, scoring 8 times but could not help his team gain promotion to the I-League. Jackichand continued with Royal Wahingdoh for the 2013 I-League 2nd Division but this time, Wahingdoh failed to qualify for the final round from their group as they finished third. Finally, it was in the 2014 I-League 2nd Division when Wahingdoh won the tournament thus gaining promotion, after qualifying as group winners to the 2014 I-League 2nd Division Final Round, during which Jackichand scored two goals in the final round.
2014–2015
Jackichand started the first game of the new season for Royal Wahingdoh after gaining promotion, against Mumbai in the 2014-15 Federation Cup in a 2-1 win where he scored both his teams' goals either side of half-time. He scored his third goal of the Federation Cup against Sporting Goa on 4 January 2015 in a 2-1 loss.
He made his I-league debut on 18 January against Shillong Lajong in the first ever Shillong Derby in the I-league and assisted teammate Satiyasen Singh for the 2nd Goal in a 2-1 win. Jackichand scored his first I-League goal against Salgaocar. He scored his second goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Bharat FC on 21 March 2015. Jacki scored a brace against Pune in a 2-0 win at home on 29 March 2015. He assisted Godwin Franco in a 1-0 win at home against East Bengal on 31 March 2015. Jackichand assisted teammate Satiyasen Singh thrice for his hat-trick against Salgaocar on 3 May 2015 in a 4-2 win for his team. At the end of the 2014-15 season Jackichand was awarded the best player of the season award.
Pune City
In July 2015, Jackichand was auctioned to play for FC Pune City in the 2015 Indian Super League. Jackichand scored second fastest goal in ISL history against Atlético de Kolkata.
Salgaocar (loan)
In December 2015, Jackichand signed for Salgaocar as Royal Wahingdoh decided to withdraw from I-League, on loan from Pune City for the 2015-16 I-League. He made his debut for the team in 2015–16 I-League against Bengaluru FC on 9 January 2016. Jackichand scored his first goal for Salgaocar against Mumbai in I-League, but his team lost the match by 2–1 margin.
Mumbai City
On 21 June 2016, Mumbai City announced the signing of Indian International Jackichand Singh for third season of Hero ISL.
East Bengal
In January 2017, Jackichand Singh signed with East Bengal for 2016-17 I-League season. He made debut for East Bengal on 7 January 2017 against Aizawl FC.
International
Jackichand made his senior national team debut against Nepal on 12 March 2015, coming on as a substitute for Lalrindika Ralte. On June7th, in a 2019 Asian Cup qualifier against Laos, he assisted thrice after coming on as a substitute in the first half in a huge 6-1 win for India. On 7 June 2016, Jacki coming-on as 44th-minute substitute for Udanta Kumam in an home match against Laos at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati where he provided three assist and helped India to qualify for third round of AFC Asia Cup Qualifiers. On 3 September 2016, Jackichand scored his first senior goal for India in a 4–1 win against Puerto Rico at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.
Career statistics
As of 29 January 2017International goals
India score listed first, score column indicates score after each Jackichand goal.Individual
Personal life
Singh's biggest inspiration is fellow Manipuri striker Renedy Singh. He comes from a humble background and he is known as Jacki by his teammates and close friends. He is married to Beauty and has a three year old son named Civic. The names of his wife and son are inked on his right arm – Beauty and Civic.